A new first-time buyer scheme in Dubai will keep expats in the country for longer and is likely to help lure even more ambitious Brits …
Paymentology expands regional presence with new Dubai office
It will serve as a base for client delivery, partner engagement, and operations, and house an expanded team of local experts …
The UAE’s allure: Hedge funds follow talent to Dubai despite Mideast …
DUBAI is home to more than 75 hedge funds, up from 10 or so a decade ago. In late 2023 hedge fund veteran Danny Yong lost out on a coveted trader he was trying to hire. Not because this person …
Moroccan healthcare IPO wildly oversubscribed
Subscriptions for an initial public offering of Vicenne SA, a Moroccan healthcare group, exceeded the offer size by 64 times. The IPO, the first listing on the Casablanca Stock Exchange this year, …
UAE housing: Why renting in Ajman makes more financial sense than buying
Ajman offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Renting in Ajman costs significantly less than buying, with renters saving up to 60% compared to mortgage holders in key …
Finance House launches investnation credit card
Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a bold move set to redefine credit cards in the UAE, Finance House announced the official launch of investnation Credit Card, a one-of-a-kind financial product that combines credit …
UAE launches 2027-2029 budget cycle with focus on sustainability and AI
The UAE on Wednesday launched its 2027-2029 budget cycle, focusing on sustainability, artificial intelligence and efficiency. “The budget cycle will play a key role in the development of the UAE’s …
UAE: Foreign bank branch fined Dh600,000 for violating consumer protection rules
The Central bank of UAE has imposed a financial sanction of Dh600,000 on a branch of a foreign bank in the UAE. The apex bank did not reveal the name of the bank that has been penalised. The authority …
UAE Equity Market Gathers Pace Amid Saudi Caution
Momentum across the United Arab Emirates’ equity capital markets is building as the second half of 2025 begins, while Saudi Arabian firms preparin …
Paymentology expands Dubai presence with new office to support growth across the Middle East
Dubai, UAE – Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has announced the opening of its new and expanded office in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in its continued investment across …
Qube to Enter US After Building $30 Billion Hedge Fund Giant
Qube Research & Technologies has grown into a hedge fund powerhouse without setting foot in the US — the industry’s mecca. That’s about to change.
IHC acquires UAE fintech eFunder, rebrands it as Zelo to tackle $250bn SME funding gap
Zelo will scale digital invoice financing for SMEs in the UAE, with IHC support and over $200m in funding already deployed …
UAE bourses outperform GCC peers in H1 net foreign inflows
Across the GCC, foreign investors were net buyers for the sixth consecutive quarter, recording net purchases worth $4.2 billion in Q2-2025, up from $2.8 billion in Q1-2025.
Dubai offers ‘first-time buyer scheme’ for priced-out young Britons – and they could get a £100k discount
Young Britons struggling to get on the housing ladder could get first dibs on new apartments, a competitive mortgage offer – and £100,000 off the price.
Qube to Enter US After Building $30 Billion Hedge Fund Empire
Qube Research & Technologies has grown into a hedge fund powerhouse without setting foot in the US — the industry’s mecca. That’s about to change now.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank first half net profit grows 18% to hit Dh5.9b
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) on Tuesday reported a pre-tax profit of Dh5.94 billion for the first six months of 2025, up 18 per cent year-on-year, as the bank’s strategic initiatives, digital …
AlHuda CIBE partners with Soltesz Institute to offer dual certifications in Islamic finance
Under the terms of the agreement, The Soltesz Institute will integrate Alhuda CIBE’s specialized courses into its platform, offering students the unique advantage of receiving two certifications upon …