Strengthening how customers understand and manage their finances whilst embedding financial planning into everyday banking …
Emaar and ADCB join forces to slash mortgage costs for Dubai homebuyers
Emaar Development an Commercial Bank(ADCB) have launched a mortgage partnership covering ready and off-plan homes across Dubai. Eligible buyers will gain access to digital applications, reduced fees …
Are your crypto gains tax-free in the UAE? New rules change the game
According to Alnajm, CARF does not create a new tax simply because someone owns cryptocurrency. He argues that its purpose is to improve reporting and the international exchange of information …
Dubai launches Economic Survey 2026 as GDP climbs to $265bn and employment reaches 4.69m
Dubai has launched its Economic Survey 2026, with preliminary estimates showing GDP rising to AED972bn ($264.7bn) in 2025 and employment reaching 4.69m …
UAE banks’ assets rise to Dh5.63 trillion in May as lending expands
Gross assets of banks operating in the UAE rose to Dh5.63 trillion at the end of May, up 1.1 per cent from Dh5.57 trillion a month earlier, as lending continued to expand, according to the Central …
UAE, Gulf IPO pipeline points to recovery despite slower first half
Seven GCC IPOs raised $1.19 billion in H1 2026 as issuers navigated market volatility, while a growing pipeline of listings signals confidence in the region’s long-term growth prospects …
Dubai International Financial Centre’s industry-leading H1 2026 achievements reinforce its position at the forefront of global finance in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced its industry leading performance, driven by continued …
Dubai’s DIFC crosses 10,000-company mark after record first half
Dubai’s financial centre added more than 2,300 companies in 12 months as banks, asset managers, insurers, family offices and tech firms continued to expand their presence …
Active Energy plans to build an integrated infrastructure platform in the UAE
Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCID:AEUSF) told investors it plans to build an integrated infrastructure platform in the UAE, broadening its focus beyond power-backed artificial intelligence …
How First Abu Dhabi Bank’s $1.5 billion financing plan could turbocharge India’s NRI deposit drive
The UAE’s largest lender is offering leveraged financing to help non-resident Indians maximize foreign-currency deposits, potentially accelerating India’s push to attract billions in overseas capital …
UAE explains how to protect your pension while working across the Gulf
The UAE’s GPSSA has explained how the GCC Insurance Protection Extension Scheme protects pension rights for nationals working in another GCC country …
Using Tabby or Tamara? Your UAE credit report now includes Buy Now, Pay Later accounts
Etihad Credit Bureau will add Buy Now, Pay Later account information from Tabby and Tamara to UAE credit reports from July 2026 …
UAE finance functions driving ahead in AI adoption
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming abundant across finance departments in the UAE as decision-makers focus on high-impact, targeted AI solutions across accounting, financial planning, analysis, …
UAE credit reports add BNPL data as alternative lending gains ground
Etihad Credit Bureau will include Tabby and Tamara account information in UAE credit reports from this month, reflecting the growing role of BNPL services in consumer finance …
UAE lenders lead Gulf lenders’ return to capital markets after conflict-induced pause
Gulf banks raise $3.58 billion in Q2 after a war-related pause, with UAE lenders leading issuance activity as investor confidence and market stability return …
The Real Lesson from Dubai Isn’t Tax Breaks — It’s Trust
Dubai is therefore both a policy model and a practical destination for Indonesian entrepreneurs. But it should be viewed with clear eyes. The city offers access, speed and scale, but also high …
Tally Solutions becomes a fully accredited service provider by the UAE Ministry of Finance
Tally Solutions, the leading international business management software provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), today announced that it has been officially listed as a fully Accredited …