Overview: The UAE is transforming financial inclusion by leveraging AI-powered analytics and alternative data to expand access to credit and digital banking ser …
AI12 names Jamie Eaton as Head of Financial Lines
AI12 Limited, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has appointed Jamie Eaton as …
Dubai signs deal to speed up investor bank account opening across free zones
Economic Security Centre of Dubai, Dubai Free Zones Council and Emirates NBD sign MoU to fast-track investor bank accounts …
Dubai draws 46.9 per cent of new MNCs from Asia in 2025, chamber data shows
Dubai International Chamber says 46.9 per cent of MNCs and 49.8 per cent of SMEs attracted to Dubai in 2025 came from Asia …
Economic Security Centre of Dubai, Dubai Free Zones Council and Emirates NBD signs MoU
The Economic Security Centre of Dubai, Dubai Free Zones Council, and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the signing of a …
CBUAE announces world-first sovereign financial cloud initiative
Landmark partnership with Core42 positions the UAE at the forefront of secure, AI-enabled banking infrastructure …
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes Mashreq’s $500mln additional Tier 1 bond offering
First UAE bank capital transaction in 2026, the issuance attracted a robust orderbook that peaked at USD 2.1 billion …
A $272 Billion UAE Bank Just Called Bitcoin ‘Digital Gold’
CIO of Emirates NBD, the second-largest bank in the United Arab Emirates by assets, described Bitcoin as “digital gold.” …
UAE Central Bank debuts world’s 1st dedicated financial cloud service
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Core42, a G42 company and full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, to build a sovereign …
Nisus Finance expands UAE footprint with Dh101mln Paradise View 1 acquisition in Majan
The company brings large-scale private investment into Dubai’s real estate, which recorded AED 60 billion in transactions and exceeded AED 917 billion in value in 2025, fueling the UAE economic growth …
Mawarid Finance partners with Rentify to unlock flexible renting in UAE
This strategic alliance introduces a first-of-its-kind digital solution to eliminate upfront annual rent barriers …
Dubai set to benefit as global wealth transfer reshapes investment flows: DIFC report
AI is emerging as one of the most sought‑after sectors among HNWIs, especially for its potential to improve healthcare, education and resource efficiency …
EHRDC and DIB host open career day to advance Emiratisation in banking
The event aligns with EHRDC’s efforts to strengthen nationals’ readiness to engage in priority economic sectors …
DIFC report highlights $124tn wealth transfer as Dubai attracts global private capital
DIFC report says $124tn wealth transfer by 2048 is reshaping global capital flows as Dubai attracts HNWIs and family offices …
How hedge funds became a bright spot in a nasty job market
Hedge funds have a glut of money and not enough talent to invest it. So they’re building a career ladder for young talent …
Nisus Finance expands UAE footprint with INR 247cr investment in Majan, Dubai
India: Nisus Finance, a leading player in urban infrastructure and real estate finance, has further strengthened its UAE real estate portfolio with an investment of approximately INR 247 crore (AED …
UAE central bank issues AI guidance for licensed financial institutions
Under the framework, financial firms are expected to manage data quality and ensure privacy and security safeguards are embedded into AI and machine learning systems …