The meetings would bring together central bank governors and finance ministers from 190 countries and serve as a platform to shape global financial stability policies and the future of the internation …
UAE joins IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to push fiscal stability and global partnerships
The UAE will take part in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington next week. The meetings come at a time of heightened uncertainty for the global economy, …
UAE joins IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to push fiscal stability and global partnerships
The UAE will take part in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington next week. The meetings come at a time of heightened uncertainty for the global economy, …
UAE instant payments platform ‘Aani’ tops 12.5mln users
The UAE’s national instant payments platform “Aani” has surpassed 12.5 million users, marking rapid growth in the country’s shift towards digital payments, Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the …
CBUAE governor convenes CEOs of banks operating in UAE
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), convened the regular meeting with the chief executive officers of banks operating in the …
UBF CEOs Advisory Council reaffirms commitment to reinforce banking sector’s resilience
The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its first quarterly meeting, chaired by Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector’s performance …
UAE Central Bank reports 5.6% GDP growth in 2025 with 1.3% rise in inflation
CBUAE’s 2025 annual report highlights 5.6% GDP growth, 1.3% inflation, AED 5.4tn bank assets and Digital Dirham progress plus fintech launch …
Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians
This fully digital service is available to Egyptian nationals who hold a NEO, Gold or Private account with Mashreq UAE. It eliminates the need for physical documents or in-person visits to branches in …
Dubai’s DIFC offers temporary economic support for businesses, retail community
Flexible payments, fee instalments and regulatory easing introduced as Dubai financial hub backs its business community …
UAE can absorb spending pressure, recover quickly from short conflict, says World Bank
World Bank revises down growth forecast for the GCC and Middle East countries due to the regional war; Kuwait, Qatar economies to shrink this year …
Sobha Realty to offer integrated home financing solutions for Dubai off-plan projects
Emirates NBD partnered with Sobha Realty to offer tailored mortgage solutions for off-plan properties in Dubai …
DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support the DIFC financial services community
DFSA introduces temporary regulatory relief measures to support new firms seeking DFSA authorisation and existing regulated firms in Dubai International Financial Centre …
UAE and Bahrain central banks sign $5.4 billion currency swap deal
The deal gives both central banks access to UAE dirhams and Bahraini dinars to support cross-border trade and deepen regional financial integration …
Bahrain and UAE Seal $5.3 Billion Currency Swap to Strengthen Economic Ties
A New Chapter in Gulf Financial Diplomacy In a move that underscores deepening economic cooperation across the Gulf, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Emirates NBD hold open dialogue with 86 private sector representatives to support their financial resilience
The session is part of an ongoing series of events aimed at supporting the private sector’s financial requirements amid evolving economic conditions …
Emirates NBD announces fee waivers and discounts for UAE customers amid regional conflict
Dubai’s largest bank rolls out support package for small and medium enterprises and assures that its services remain fully operational, seamless and secure …
Dubai Banks Are Now Using Blockchain in Real Finance—Here’s What Changed
Dubai banks advance from blockchain pilots to live real-world deployments. AED-backed DDSC stablecoin approval in Feb 2026 boosts tokenized services. VARA’s clear regulations since 2022 …