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 …
Following the UAE’s Lead, Iraq Warns It Could Leave OPEC. Here’s What That Would Mean for Oil Stocks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) shocked the global oil market in April when it announced it would leave OPEC in May. The UAE had been an OPEC member since 1967 and was the third-la …
Abu Dhabi launches instant home finance pre-approvals with ADIB
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and ADIB have launched instant digital home finance pre-approvals for eligible UAE nationals, with approvals available within minutes …
Dubai enlisting businesses to help keep it a tourism and finance hub after Iran war
Officials including crown prince gathered hundreds of businesspeople on March 10 in bid to limit economic pain, but returning to status quo ante will take time …
UAE fines foreign bank $5.4mn for AML failures
The UAE has fined a foreign bank $5.4mn for anti-money laundering failures, in one of the largest penalties imposed on a financial institution since the country’s removal from an international money …
Lean and Ziina launch the UAE’s first One-Tap Pay by Bank experience under Open Finance
Built on Lean’s Deposits solution, the capability enables Ziina users to securely connect their bank account once and make future wallet top-ups with a single tap …
DIB launches ‘Unlocking Sustainable Finance’ series to accelerate climate transition across priority sectors
Inaugural real estate forum convenes regulators, developers and finance leaders to advance measurable sustainability outcomes across the built environment …
Dubai climbs to seventh globally as DIFC records third year of double-digit growth
Dubai International Financial Centre added 182 regulated firms in 2025 as the emirate climbed to seventh place globally in the Global Financial Centres Index …
DIFC reaches highest-ever finance ranking as it enters global Top 10
Dubai International Financial Centre climbed to seventh place globally in the Global Financial Centres Index, which is its highest ranking to date.