CIO of Emirates NBD, the second-largest bank in the United Arab Emirates by assets, described Bitcoin as “digital gold.” …
UAE Central Bank debuts world’s 1st dedicated financial cloud service
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Core42, a G42 company and full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, to build a sovereign …
Nisus Finance expands UAE footprint with Dh101mln Paradise View 1 acquisition in Majan
The company brings large-scale private investment into Dubai’s real estate, which recorded AED 60 billion in transactions and exceeded AED 917 billion in value in 2025, fueling the UAE economic growth …
Mawarid Finance partners with Rentify to unlock flexible renting in UAE
This strategic alliance introduces a first-of-its-kind digital solution to eliminate upfront annual rent barriers …
Dubai set to benefit as global wealth transfer reshapes investment flows: DIFC report
AI is emerging as one of the most sought‑after sectors among HNWIs, especially for its potential to improve healthcare, education and resource efficiency …
EHRDC and DIB host open career day to advance Emiratisation in banking
The event aligns with EHRDC’s efforts to strengthen nationals’ readiness to engage in priority economic sectors …
DIFC report highlights $124tn wealth transfer as Dubai attracts global private capital
DIFC report says $124tn wealth transfer by 2048 is reshaping global capital flows as Dubai attracts HNWIs and family offices …
How hedge funds became a bright spot in a nasty job market
Hedge funds have a glut of money and not enough talent to invest it. So they’re building a career ladder for young talent …
Nisus Finance expands UAE footprint with INR 247cr investment in Majan, Dubai
India: Nisus Finance, a leading player in urban infrastructure and real estate finance, has further strengthened its UAE real estate portfolio with an investment of approximately INR 247 crore (AED …
UAE central bank issues AI guidance for licensed financial institutions
Under the framework, financial firms are expected to manage data quality and ensure privacy and security safeguards are embedded into AI and machine learning systems …
UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines outline scope, tax codes and rollout timeline
UAE releases official Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, detailing scope, compliance, penalties and phased rollout framework …
PHL, UAE central banks ink partnership on Islamic finance, cross-border transactions
CENTRAL BANKS of the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance Islamic banking and finance and modernize transactions between the …
UAE Central Bank issues guidance for responsible use of AI in finance
ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a guidance note on the consumer protection and responsible adoption and use of artificial …
UAE Central Bank issues new guidelines on the use of AI in financial sector
Move aimed at protecting consumers and enhance responsible use of latest technology …
IndusInd Bank to open third UAE office, eyes DIFC expansion
IndusInd Bank Limited is gearing up to broaden its footprint in the UAE, aiming to bring the expertise of India’s fifth-largest private sector bank closer to more than four million non-resident …
UAE developer Omniyat mandates dollar benchmark 5-year sukuk
Dubai real estate developer Omniyat Holdings, rated BB- by S&P and BB- by Fitch (both with a stable outlook), has mandated a dollar-denominated five-year Regulation S benchmark sukuk.
UAE thwarts AI-driven cyberattack wave; financial sector on high alert
The United Arab Emirates has successfully foiled a series of sophisticated, AI-backed cyberattacks targeting its critical infrastructure and “vital sectors.” …