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
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
MEBIS 2026 gains strong momentum as banking leaders prepare for the 17th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit
September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, MEBIS has established itself as one of the region’s longest-running and most respected banking technology and innovation conferences. The 2026 …
DIB commits Dh11 million to support ‘Dubai Schools’ project for third consecutive year
DIB commits Dh11 million for third year to Dubai Schools project, expanding affordable high-quality education for Emirati students and supporting Dubai’s Education 33 goals for 2026-2027 …
New UAE salary rule drives 151% jump in WPS transactions at Al Ansari
The company said the increase highlights the growing importance of the Wage Protection System in supporting wage protection, compliance and operational efficiency …
Mashreq Expands Its Mortgage Offering with the Launch of Off-Plan Home Loan Financing for UAE Residents
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of its Off-Plan Home Loan proposition, a strategic expansion of it …
DIB commits $3mln to support ‘Dubai Schools’ project for third consecutive year
The contribution forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for Emirati students …
National Bonds’ ‘Financial Clinic’ puts expert financial guidance within everyone’s reach
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — National Bonds, the UAE’s Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has launched “Financial Clinic”, a smart digital platform designed to help individuals and …
Dubai employers move beyond insurance, introduce will drafting as employee benefit amid rising expat demand
The trend is being driven largely by Dubai’s expatriate population, many of whom have established long-term roots in the country through property ownership, family life, and cross-border financial com …
UAE e-invoicing shift demands greater focus on implementation readiness
As the UAE pushes ahead with mandatory e-invoicing, a growing number of enterprises may be focused on the wrong deadline entirely, according to Archit Gupta, Founder and CEO of ClearTax, one of the …
UAE envoy Badr Jafar to open The Briefing with Arabian Business
The UAE Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy will deliver the opening keynote at the high-level Dubai forum, setting the tone for a day focused on Gulf resilience, investor confidence and regio …
Hedge fund Arrowpoint hires 10 trading teams, seeks more capital
Arrowpoint Investment Partners, the Asia-focused hedge fund firm, is seeking to boost capital to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion in the second half, as more teams are set to join the so-called pod …
UAE ups pre-IPO stake in Anthropic
Sovereign wealth fund MGX backed the AI startup’s $65 billion fundraise, further strengthening its position in the Claude developer.
Mawarid Finance and Fimple sign strategic agreement to accelerate Banking-as-a-Service innovation
Mawarid Finance and Fimple have officially entered into a strategic agreement to deliver Banking as a Service (BaaS) capabilities through a modern, composable banking platform, marking a significant …
Commentary: Why UAE is drawing $740 billion in family-office wealth and reshaping global finance
Family-office assets under management in the UAE is converging on roughly $740 billion by 2030, from a base near a quarter-trillion two years ago, a near-tripling inside a single planning cycle …