The initial public offering (IPO) activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) companies grew in the first half of 2025 despite volatile market conditions driven by shifts in US trade policies, …
Hedge Fund’s Payments for Ideas Drew Tipsters From Dark Side (1) (1)
Squarepoint Capital collects ideas for its quant hedge fund from all over the world, with gleaming offices in London, Singapore, Dubai, New York and one above a Paris art gallery near the Champs …
First Abu Dhabi Bank crosses Dh10b in H1 profit on strong growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest lender and one of the world’s top-rated financial institutions, has reported a record net profit of Dh10.63 billion for the first half of 2025, marking a …
Dubai Land Department, Emirates NBD forge strategic partnership to advance real estate ecosystem and deliver innovative customer financial solutions
The partnership aims to develop streamlined mechanisms for real estate transaction registration …
IQ-EQ acquires fund platform Gordian Capital
Gordian Capital operates offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melbourne, managing $17bn in assets.
Shariah-compliant stocks turn UAE markets into year’s hottest trade
The UAE’s local equity markets have delivered standout returns over the past year, cementing the country’s position as one of the world’s best-performing investment destinations. Dubai’s equity …
United Arab Bank partners with UAE Fintech Lune
United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) was established in 1975, in the Emirate of Sharjah as a joint venture between key UAE and international investors, and its shares are publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi …
Why world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.
UAE yacht and shipyard company now accepting crypto payments
From UAE Judiciary bodies, to airlines, taxi service providers, gas stations and in the near future real estate investment, UAE governmental entities and …
$1bln financed: DP World reshapes the global trade finance map
This milestone comes just four years after the platform’s launch, addressing the $2.5 trillion gap that continues to stifle trade growth in emerging economies …
CBUAE joins hands with Presight to enhance UAE’s financial infrastructure
JV to deliver sovereign, AI-powered technological platforms and services to support and enhance the UAE’s financial market infrastructure …
ICAI hosts seminar on “Professional opportunities in UAE, IPO Pathway in India”
A seminar on “Professional opportunities in UAE and IPO Pathway in India” hosted by the J&K Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), under the aegis of the Committee for …
How To Launch An RWA Tokenization Project In Dubai In 2025
Launch your RWA tokenization project in Dubai in 2025 following new VARA rules. Learn how to structure, license, and scale real-world assets on-chain.
Dubai Land Department, Emirates NBD partner to advance real estate ecosystem
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, to establish a joint framework …
Ajman Bank reports Dh266 million in H1 2025 profit before tax
Ajman Bank’s capital and liquidity metrics remained strong, with a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 17.3 per cent and a Tier 1 capital ratio held firm at 16.1 per cent …
Dubai: Starting at Dh2,000, now everyone can be a landlord through tokenisation
In May 2025, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the region’s first tokenised real estate investment initiative through ‘Prypco Mint’. The project is a collaboration between Prypco, the Virtual …
Saudi Arabia’s Dar AlMajed plans to list 30% stake via IPO
Saudi Arabia’s Dar AlMajed Real Estate Company is planning to list a 30% stake on the Gulf country’s main bourse through an initial public offering, it said on Tuesday, as more firms in the kingdom …