Under the MoU, the two parties will work together to facilitate access to the banking and financing solutions offered by Emirates Islamic …
Dubai Chambers signs MoU with Emirates Islamic to provide members with Shariah-compliant banking solutions, products
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, to provide businesses with streamlined access to …
Rakbank unveils new brand identity, reinforcing commitment to rehumanising Rakbank and banking
Through this evolution, the Bank is reaffirming its role as a trusted financial partner for individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses …
UAE-based XSquare wraps up pre-seed round to launch Saudi operations
UAE-based fintech startup XSquare has closed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round to begin operations in Saudi Arabia, expand its payment rail and banking partnerships, and grow its engineering and …
Ministry of Finance announces amendments to VAT Executive Regulation
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (149) of 2026 amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Federal …
Pakistani chartered accountants in UAE honoured for driving financial sector growth
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan were recognised in Dubai, highlighting the role of Pakistani finance professionals in supporting the UAE’s economic diversification …
ADCB launches TouchPoints Flex digital card for UAE spending
ADCB TouchPoints Flex lets UAE customers spend TouchPoints through a digital card linked to the ADCB Mobile Banking App.
FAB to invest Dh100 billion in water projects across UAE, region
First Abu Dhabi Bank will finance water infrastructure and blue economy projects through 2035 as the UAE prepares to host the UN Water Conference in December …
UAE puts water finance at heart of UN conference agenda
The UAE is calling for water to be treated as a global economic and investment priority ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi …
Comera Finance launches in the UAE with financing solutions for businesses and consumers
The newly launched company will offer financing and deposit solutions to eligible businesses, alongside lending products for consumers …
DIFC to convene global leaders across banking, private markets, asset management, FinTech, public policy and sustainability at Dubai Future Finance Week
Already confirmed and growing: over 850 speakers through a coordinated programme of 85+ events, including 12 signature forums, held over 14 stages, …
Bridging trade and financial innovation: The evolution of DMCC’s licensed activities
In support of its rapidly growing financial ecosystem, DMCC is exploring 29 new financial activities for qualifying companies …
AIM Investment Summit opens in Dubai as UAE FDI hits record $48.3bn
The country ranked ninth globally for foreign direct investment inflows in 2025, while non-oil foreign trade exceeded Dhs1.9tn in H1 2026, shared the Minister of Foreign Trade at the summit …
UAE’s e-invoicing rollout signals bigger shift towards a smarter digital economy
The UAE’s voluntary e-invoicing pilot may look, at first glance, like a routine technology upgrade. But beneath the surface, industry experts say, it is another building block in the country’s …
Mal opens global waitlist for its AI-native Islamic finance platform
Mal global waitlist opens after UAE central bank approval, with payments, financing and rewards planned across multiple markets.
Sav passes 100,000 users and raises $3.5mln to scale AI-native financial platform
Pre-Series A led by Phoenix Venture Partners takes total funding to USD 5.5Mn Dubai, UAE – Sav, the GCC-based financial technology platform, has raised US$3.5 million in Pre-Series A funding to scale …
Indian Bank to open representative office in Dubai
Dubai: Indian Bank has received board approval to open a representative office in Dubai, as it seeks to expand its overseas operations, leveraging the large Indian diaspora across West Asia. Currently …