Remittances from expats in the UAE and around the world are more than just money transfers to families back home; they are a vital cog of foreign currency inflows. These money flows help support …
Maktoum Bin Mohammed reviews Ministry of Finance’s 2024 report
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, reviewed the 2024 annual …
Dubai to host prestigious Sibos 2029 global banking conference
Dubai will host the Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), according to UAE Banks …
As Dubai Residential REIT launches its IPO, here is what to know about investing in REITs – MSN
The debut of the Dubai Residential REIT, the region’s first listed real estate investment trust focused exclusively on residential leasing, marks a significant moment in the evolution of the UAE …
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD to start charging for remittances to certain countries
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, will start charging fees for international transfers made to certain countries through its app or online banking platform from September 1.The bank will …
Future of Finance 2024 | Dubai Webinars – Bloomberg.com
Join us at the Future of Finance Dubai to explore the Middle East’s evolving role in global markets, driven by technological innovations, private market growth, and regulatory developments …
Young investor programme in UAE to teach key financial skills to 75,000 school students
In the United Arab Emirates, a new initiative aims to educate young students about finance. The ‘Young Investor Programme’, by National Bonds and Knowledge Fund Establishment, targets 75,000 students …
UAE schools to train 75,000 students on real-world money skills under ‘young investor programme’
The UAE’s ‘Young Investor Programme’, launched by National Bonds and the Knowledge Fund Establishment, aims to equip 75,000 students across 50 schools with essential financial skills. Through a blend …
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD to start charging for remittances
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, will start charging fees for international transfers made via its app or online banking from September 1. The bank will charge a fee of Dh26.25 for …
UAE: 75,000 students to learn saving, budgeting under ‘young investor programme’
The programme blends classroom-based learning with immersive, real life training, offering students a unique and interactive pathway to understanding personal finance.
UAE: No free remittances for Emirates NBD customers from September
DirectRemit is a digital money transfer service that allows customers to make remittances to India, the Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt and the United Kingdom in less than 60 seconds.
Pine Labs files for IPO in India to raise $303m
The prospectus also reveals that Pine Labs may consider a pre-IPO placement worth up to Rs 5.2bn, set for listing on NSE and BSE.
Dubai approves new reforms: How they impact education, eco standards
The new Governance Policy for Government Construction Projects introduces a tiered system for project evaluation and financial planning …
UAE bans bank from accepting new customers for 6 months, fines it Dh3.5 million
Central Bank of the UAE has taken regulatory action against a bank operating in the country by suspending its onboarding of new customers under its Islamic Window for a period of six months.
UAE raises $300m in June 2025 Islamic T-Sukuk auction, oversubscribed 5.6 times
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the successful completion of its June 2025 auction of Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk), raising AED1.1bn ($300m) as part of its broader 2025 issuance …
Hedge Fund Magellan Capital’s Office Searched by Dubai Regulator
Dubai’s financial regulator conducted a search last month at the offices of Magellan Capital Limited, following complaints from a former trader who claimed a senior executive at the hedge fund startup …
Dubai-Based idea-L® Raises $1M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed to Launch AI-Powered Cofounder Platform Across the Middle East.
Peter Goodwin, CEO & Founder (middle); and Mark Hill, CLO & Co-Founder (right) DUBAI, UAE — idea-L®, the artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3-powered platform that turns ideas into investor-ready …