The windfalls Gulf sovereign wealth funds are poised to receive will offer a nicely timed boost to their balance sheets.
UAE employers plan to cut staff, pushed by uncertainty
The number of UAE companies planning to cut their staff numbers has more than tripled to 25%, up from just 7% three months ago, according to a survey from US recruiting firm ManpowerGroup. Given the …
Dubai Islamic Bank mandates USD AT1 PNC 6-year sukuk
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), rated A3 by Moody’s and A by Fitch (both with a stable outlook), has mandated a dollar-denominated perpetual non-call six-year benchmark AT1 sukuk.
The big story: SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
The windfalls Gulf sovereign wealth funds are poised to receive will offer a nicely timed boost to their balance sheets.
Canadian University Dubai and FINTECH.TV launch Global Markets Studio bridging Dubai and Wall Street
First-of-its-kind partnership connects students to global finance, media, and innovation through a live broadcast studio linking Dubai with FINTECH.TV’s headquarters at the New York Stock Exchange …
UAE Social Commerce Market Poised for 11.1% Annual Growth, Reaching $15.41 Billion by 2026
The UAE social commerce market is poised for robust growth driven by creator economy expansion, regulatory frameworks, and increasing professionalism. Key opportunities lie in creator-owned brands, …
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme 2026: How to qualify and buy
Discover Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme offering eligible UAE residents preferential mortgage rates, flexible payment plans and priority access to new property launches for easier homeownersh …
Dubai’s first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis revealed
The Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched a new first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis …
Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai International Financial Centre
Financial centre reflects growing international confidence in emirate’s economy, says Dubai’s Crown Prince …
Sheikh Hamdan visits DIFC, says it reinforces Dubai’s position as a key hub for shaping future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of …
Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews DIFC strategy to advance AI and global finance leadership
Sheikh Hamdan reviews DIFC strategy to lead in AI-native finance, expand innovation hubs, and strengthen Dubai’s global financial leadership under the D33 agenda …
How retail investors can buy SpaceX IPO shares and what risks to consider
Learn how retail investors can access SpaceX IPO shares via selected brokerages and global markets, plus key risks like limited allocations, volatility, high valuation, and uncertain profitability …
The new forces that are reshaping global trade and finance
The future is likely to be defined by an interconnected network of global hubs that combine talent, technology, regulatory clarity and international connectivity …
Emirates Islamic wins ‘Middle East’s Best for Client Service’ title at Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026
Highlights the bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional service driven by robust advisory, 24/7 banking support and a digitally empowered experience …
UAE-headquartered Bybit launches IPO Express
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of Bybit IPO Express, becoming one of the fi …
UAE approves $25.2bln federal budget plan for 2026
Throughout 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance continued to strengthen its position as a key driver in advancing the government financial ecosystem through balanced fiscal policies that enhanced …
SpaceX IPO: Can UAE and Gulf investors buy shares in Elon Musk’s $1.75tn listing?
Investor demand for SpaceX’s planned IPO has reportedly reached about $150 billion, while China and Hong Kong investors have been barred from the offering …