Wio Bank has launched the UAE’s first banking account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, with features tailored to income management, payments and business growth.
UAE economy set to grow 5% in 2026, says World Bank
World Bank forecasts UAE economic growth of 5% in 2026 and 5.1% in 2027, as global growth proves more resilient despite trade tensions …
UAE-listed Commercial Bank International set to exit Islamic banking services
Commercial Bank International (CBI) is set to exit the Islamic finance space to focus on its core conventional banking business. The bank, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has just …
Markets in Motion: From Listings to Leadership
How listings, investor demand, and market plumbing are reshaping Dubai’s public markets and what needs to deepen next …
HSBC sets up asset management operation in UAE
The new funds are managed from within the UAE by HSBC Asset Management, which has more than 600 investment professionals.
IMS adds Dubai to non-resident mortgage portfolio
Ever since Sheikh Mohammed declared in May 2002 that foreigners were allowed to purchase property in Dubai, demand for home loans has soared. In fact according to reports in the Khaleej Times, …
Animoca Brands eyes IPO in Hong Kong or Dubai for 2025
Web3 giant Animoca Brands is considering going public, possibly in Hong Kong or the Middle East, as early as late next year. According to South China Morning Post, Animoca Brands’ co-founder Yat Siu …
UAE’s federal real estate assets to become part of an electronic registry
A strategic tool that enables federal entities to efficiently register, monitor, and manage their real estate assets through a structured approach …
Saudi Arabia overtakes UAE as MENA sustainable finance tops $35bn
Banks and energy firms drive sevenfold market expansion since 2020, according to Bloomberg Intelligence report …
UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead sukuk issuances in 2026 amid rising funding needs: S&P
Global sukuk issuance increased to $264.8 billion in 2025, up from $234.9 billion in 2024, underpinned by strong performance from Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia was …
UAE’s Islamic digital bank Mal raises $230 million
UAE-based fintech Mal has raised $230 million in a strategic investment round led by BlueFive Capital, with participation …
UAE gross banks’ assets surge to $1.43trln by November 2025
Gross credit increased due to the combined growth in domestic credit by $2.45bln and in foreign credit by $2.37bln …
Dubai Investments Park to list shares in latest UAE IPO
Dubai Investments plans to list up to 25 per cent of its unit Dubai Investments Park (DIP) as the initial public offering momentum continues in the UAE. The company, in which the sovereign wealth fund …
UAE: Ministry of Finance launches ‘Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform’
The platform provides a strategic tool that enables federal entities to efficiently register, monitor, and manage their real estate assets through a structured and methodical approach …
Islamic Finance Awards national winners 2025: UAE
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has cemented its position as the UAE’s best Islamic bank through exceptional financial performance and innovative Shariah-compliant solutions. The bank reported …
Zcash, Monero, USDe out as Dubai’s financial regulator updates regulations
Dubai’s financial regulator has barred privacy-focused cryptocurrencies from its main financial free zone, citing anti-money laundering and sanctions risks, in the wake of the Emirate’s digital asset …
UAE Warns Banking Customers to be on ‘High Alert’ For Zero-Day WhatsApp Security Breach
A dangerous WhatsApp zero-day attack in the UAE can compromise smartphones through a single call, putting bank accounts and private data at serious risk.