Chris Rokos’ $22 billion hedge fund is planning to open an office in Abu Dhabi next year, joining the rush of money managers setting up outposts in the region.
Open bankingplatform Tarabut gets in-principle nod from UAE central bank
The platform’s technology facilitates the use of customer-permissioned financial data by regulated financial institutions.
Invest Africa and UAE to Host Africa Debate 2025, Driving UAE–Africa Ties
With investments exceeding $110 billion between 2019 and 2023, the UAE has emerged as Africa’s largest foreign investor, with $72 billion alone committed to renewable energy projects.
Inveniam and MANTRA partner to develop real-world asset ecosystem in UAE and US
Inveniam invests $20M in MANTRA to build a real-world asset ecosystem, boosting tokenized RWA solutions in the UAE and US.
Fintech Alaan Raises $48 Million to Equip MENA Finance Teams With AI Agents
With its proprietary AI-powered corporate cards, Alaan has saved more than 1.5 million hours for businesses and has supercharged finance teams looking for a technological edge in saving time and money …
United Arab Emirates: Central Bank Seeks to Reassure Markets
Amid booming property markets and mounting global uncertainties, the UAE Central Bank is seeking to calm nerves. Its latest Financial Stability Report shows banks are flush with liquidity and …
Lulu IPO: UAE retailer to list 25% shares on ADX – MSN
The UAE retail giant Lulu Group plans to list 25 per cent of its share capital on the Abu Dhabi bourse, the latest company seeking to capitalise on the continued economic momentum and listing boom …
“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Fintech Alaan Raises a US$48 Million Series A Round
The funds will accelerate Alaan’s expansion in Saudi Arabia and power the next phase of its growth, focused on AI-driven finance automation.
Alaan Raises US$48 Million To Equip MENA Finance Teams With AI
Alaan, the UAE-based spend management platform for businesses, has secured US$48 million in a heavily oversubscribed Series A round—one of the largest in the region’s history. The raise was led by ven …
UBF highlights importance of Ijarah of identified tangible assets’ standard in strengthening Islamic finance
AAOIFI aims to develop this standard as a clear and integrated framework to regulate Ijarah contracts of identified tangible assets …
How to buy your first home in Dubai (according to the experts)
If you’re eager to get property-hunting but don’t know where to start, here’s all the info you’ll need to know on buying your first home in Dubai …
UAE’s GDP to surge stronger in 2026 on back of buoyant financial system: CBUAE
The overall growth trajectory of the UAE economy is expected to continue its upward trend, with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) forecasting 4.4 per cent growth in 2025 and a stronger rise to 5.4 …
Ajman Bank hosts strategic corporate tax seminar to empower UAE businesses
Ajman Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, recently hosted a corporate tax seminar to support small and medium enterprises (SME) clients in navigating the evolving tax landscape.
Dubai’s Hoxton Wealth completes Infinity Financial Solutions acquisition, company’s assets under management hits AED12bln
The acquisition is Hoxton Wealth’s first in Asia and its largest to date, presenting a major landmark in Hoxton’s growing international footprint …
How to buy your first home in Dubai
If you’re eager to get property-hunting but don’t know where to start, here’s all the info you’ll need to know on buying your first home in Dubai …
CBUAE issues 2024 Financial Stability Report
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued its 2024 Financial Stability Report, which includes a comprehensive assessment of financial system stability and financial developments …
UAE-Based Lulu Retail Gets Set For IPO In Abu Dhabi – MSN
UAE-based Lulu Retail Holdings PLC (Lulu Retail) has announced an initial public offering (IPO) that will see it list its shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Lulu Retail, a major …