Dubai-based Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of telecom giant Airtel Africa, has priced its IPO at £1.96 ($2.60) per share, implying an estimated market capitalisation of £5.3 billion ($7.02 billion …
Active Energy Group lands new financing facility to support growth in UAE
The 12-month unsecured facility carries fixed interest of 5% a year and a 5% arrangement fee, with repayments spread across 10 monthly instalments starting two months after drawdown. The money can …
Ajman Bank and AQAAR formalize partnership to expand home finance opportunities
This will provide customers with financing solutions through an established banking partner as they navigate their property journey …
RAKEZ and Rakbank launch UAE-first sixty-minute business account opening
Eligible RAKEZ businesses can open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 1 hour and access a range of exclusive banking benefits …
UAE launches 5-year financial literacy strategy covering savings, borrowing and financial scams
UAE launches National Financial Literacy Strategy 2027–2031 as the Central Bank targets savings, responsible borrowing, financial resilience and emerging scams …
Dubai ranks No.5 globally for economic opportunities in new 80-city study
Dubai ranks fifth globally for economic opportunities, ninth for government engagement and 12th for social capital in BCG’s new study of 80 global cities …
Al Masraf, UAE Banks Federation identify practical priorities to advance implementation of UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
Al Masraf, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation, concluded its inaugural conference on “The Role of Financial Institutions in Implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy …
Conference identifies practical priorities of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
Dubai: The UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy targets Dhs2.56 trillion in local Islamic finance assets by 2031. Islamic banking assets in …
Al Masraf and UAE Banks Federation identify practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic finance and Halal industry strategy
Financial and regulatory leaders, Shari’ah scholars and industry experts examine financing, sukuk, cash waqf, innovation and governance in support of …
NEXUS signs MOU with AI-based stablecoin digital financial platform Fasset
NEXUS is partnering with Dubai-based digital finance firm Fasset to expand its global payment and settlement infrastructure using stablecoins. NEXUS (CEO Henry Chang) announced that it signed a …
Emirates NBD finances landmark TIM Aerospace facility to strengthen Dubai’s aviation infrastructure
Bilateral CAPEX term loan supports construction and launch of one of the Middle East’s largest independent aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul …
Sukoon and Al Masraf expand UAE financial-services proposition with new insurance and takaful partnership
The collaboration combines Al Masraf’s strong customer relationships and banking capabilities with Sukoon’s extensive insurance expertise, product …
Marex appoints MidEast vice-president
Tom Tardif has joined Marex’s global capital introduction team as Middle East vice-president for capital introduction Based in Dubai, Tardif will focus on connecting hedge funds managers with relevant …
DBS Aims to Grow UAE Private Banking Team to More Than 30 as Wealth Firms Expand
DBS Bank aims to increase its team of private bankers in the UAE to more than 30 over the next two years, from 10 last year, The National reported on 27 September 2026, citing Loic Voide, Head of …
Simplifying Property Purchases in Dubai: DXB Interact’s Role in Cash and Mortgage Transactions
When it comes to buying and selling properties in Dubai, there is an information overload on the internet. And having access to accurate and comprehensive data is crucial for making informed decisions …
Commercial Bank of Dubai becomes first bank outside Europe to join the CBMT network
CBD joins the CBMT Sandbox to explore cross-border settlement for corporate clients along the Europe–Gulf corridor …
Same day business bank account Dubai: What the application covers and what it does not
The phrase ‘same day business bank account Dubai’ appears frequently in free zone marketing, and it describes something …