Institutional milestone strengthens the professional development ecosystem and enables the awarding of globally recognised Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to holders of professional ce …
UAE approves another retail payment provider as fintech revolution continues
Adyen has secured a Retail Payment Services Category II licence from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), giving the payments company direct control over local settlement flows as it deepens UAE …
Azizi Developments and Dubai Islamic Bank sign sustainable real estate financing agreement
The agreement was signed at DIB’s inaugural real estate sustainability roundtable, marking a significant step in green finance for the UAE real estate sector …
Expo City Dubai makes home buying easier with Emirates NBD
The partnership is designed to simplify the property purchasing process while providing greater payment assurance throughout development and delivery phases …
Expo City Dubai partners with Emirates NBD to introduce tailored home financing solutions for its residential properties
The partnership reflects strong long-term momentum in Dubai’s residential real estate sector, with increasing demand for structured financing solutions …
Sending money from the UAE? See what your dirhams are worth this month
See how much AED1,000, AED3,000, AED5,000 and AED10,000 from the UAE are worth in India, Pakistan, Philippines, UK, Europe, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Australia this month …
UAE Central Bank develops new framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds
UAE Central Bank introduces expanded framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds, requiring financial institutions to document contact efforts and transfer unclaimed balances to a central regis …
UAE e-invoicing starts July 1: What businesses need to know
The UAE will begin testing its new electronic invoicing system on July 1, marking the first practical stage of a wider tax reform that will eventually affect businesses across the country. The pilot …
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Arab Energy Fund’s $500m Sukuk listing
Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a $500 million Sukuk issued by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused …
UAE growth continues in early 2026 on banking, trade and rankings
Official data indicates the UAE economy remained strong in early 2026. The financial sector demonstrated stability with increased banking assets and credit. Foreign trade rose significantly, supported …
UAE named world’s most competitive for entrepreneurship as it tops global business, safety and trust rankings
The UAE strengthened its position among the world’s leading economies during the first half of 2026 after securing top positions across a wide range of international competitiveness rankings covering …
Revolut reveals priorities for its UAE platform
Revolut has set out its list of priorities for what it will bring to the UAE market in what looks like a move away from its UK offerings.
UAE launches pilot phase of electronic invoicing system
The UAE has launched the pilot phase of its electronic invoicing system, marking a key milestone as businesses prepare for nationwide implementation …
UAE: Ministry of Finance announces Pilot Phase of Electronic Invoicing System
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), organised the Awareness Event on the Electronic Invoicing System at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in …
Nigeria Draws First Tranche of $5 Billion Swap With UAE Bank
Nigeria has accessed the first tranche of a $5 billion derivatives deal with United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, pressing ahead with a transaction that has been scrutinized for being opaque.
Safest investment in UAE: Here is how to apply and invest in government-backed T-Sukuk
The UAE nationals and residents will be able to subscribe to UAE’s Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme from June 24 to June 30, for as little as Dh1,000 …
DIFC growth lifts Dubai finance rank
Dubai’s financial regulator recorded another year of strong licensing activity in 2025, as the emirate’s financial centre crossed 1,000 regulated entities and Dubai rose to seventh place in the Global …