UAE reports strong 2025 AML/CFT/CPF results, highlighting risk-based reforms, stronger international cooperation, increased inspections and STRs, improved beneficial ownership transparency, and major …
Dubai streamlines SME launch path for founders
Dubai has launched SME in a Box, a digital platform intended to cut the time, cost and complexity faced by entrepreneurs setting up and operating small businesses in the emirate.The initiative, …
Dubai is going cashless in 2026 – here’s what will change
The Dubai Cashless Strategy aims to eventually make all transactions paperless, gradually switching to digital payment systems …
Dubai is going cashless: How will it impact you?
In January 2026, it was announced by the Dubai Media Office via X, that 90 per cent of all transactions across both the private and public sectors will be cashless by the end of 2026.
UAE’s 5-corner e-invoicing rollout: What businesses need to prepare for before 2027
The framework builds on a globally aligned, interoperable model designed to reshape how invoices are created, validated, exchanged, and reported …
Asprofin Bank unveils $12bn proposal for data centers in UAE
Dominican private bank Asprofin has announced a proposal for a large-scale data center program of up to $12 billion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The plan includes three hyperscale campuses with …
$3.6tn investment giant wins Dubai licence to expand across Middle East
WTW has received DFSA approval to operate from DIFC, enabling the firm to expand investment advisory and fund access services across the Middle East …
Steps to enhance Bahrain-UAE banking co-operation discussed
Ways to strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance financial and banking co-operation between Bahrain and the UAE were discussed during a high-level meeting yesterday.
Dubai Financial Services Authority names top executive
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has appointed Armin Peter as its new …
WTW receives DFSA licence approval to operate investment business in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Regulatory milestone enables WTW to provide regulated investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in and from the DIFC, as the firm accelerates its regional growth strategyDUBAI, …
UAE rises to #2 in global Islamic economy ranking, driven by investment, trade, and digital finance
The UAE ranked 2nd overall in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator (GIEI), moving up from 4th place. The UAE ranked within the top 3 across all GIEI sectors and placed 1st in medi …
Could you pass a financial health check? New UAE assessment reveals 3 major trends
A new UAE financial health assessment found 89% of participants showed strong debt repayment discipline, with professionals aged 36-45 most engaged …
ADIB integrates UAE Wage Protection System to simplify, speed up salary payments
ABU DHABI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has introduced a new digital service allowing individual employers to register and pay employees’ salaries directly through the …
Dubai-Based Apparel Group Said to Explore IPO for India Business
Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Apparel Group is considering an initial public offering for its Indian unit in Mumbai, according to people familiar with the matter.
WTW receives DFSA licence approval to operate investment business in Dubai International Financial Centre
Regulatory milestone enables WTW to provide regulated investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in and from the DIFC, as the firm accelerates its regional growth strategy …
BHM Capital becomes first UAE Financial Institution to connect clients to Amman Stock Exchange through ADX’s Tabadul platform
The addition of the Amman Stock Exchange to BHM Capital’s active market coverage enhances the company’s regional connectivity and broadens investment access for its clients across the Middle East …
Fimple partners Mawarid Finance to expand BaaS in UAE
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