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Reem Finance becomes Reem Bank in UAE
The digital bank will operate as an open financial platform, using Banking-as-a-Service infrastructure and API-based fintech links.
Dubai’s DFSA consults on Islamic finance rule changes to boost DIFC growth
The consultation, issued under Consultation Paper No. 172, proposes clearer guidance on when authorised firms and authorised market institutions require an endorsement to conduct Islamic financial …
Layover in Dubai? New rules clarify refunds, delays and baggage norms
New framework clarifies refunds, delays, baggage claims and what passengers can expect as rights during disruptions …
Dubai led broad recovery in GCC markets in April amid easing tensions
Gulf markets broadly recovered in April on the back of a temporary easing of tensions in the region following a ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Almost all equity indices …
UAE domestic investment tops $119bn, more than double FDI inflows, Badr Jafar says
UAE domestic investment reaches $119bn, outpacing $45.6bn FDI, as Badr Jafar highlights resilience and economic strength at Make it in the Emirates 2026 …
Dubai’s image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yet
Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore or Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate’s safe-haven …
UAE capital markets see strong issuance and rising foreign investment in 2025
The UAE’s capital markets recorded solid growth in 2025, with higher IPO activity, deeper debt markets, rising foreign inflows and tighter regulation of virtual assets, the CMA said …
ZIGChain Summit 2026 marks a defining moment for onchain finance as ecosystem unites around execution, partnerships
ZIGChain, the blockchain built to bring regulated investment products onchain for everyday users, today reflected on its second annual ZIGChain Summit, a defining gathering for the future of onchain …
Foreign inflows into UAE markets hit $5.1bn as trading jumps, regulator says
Foreign investment into the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital markets reached $5.1 billion (AED 18.7 billion) in 2025, while trading activity rose more than 24 per cent, underscoring sustained …
Dubai’s ENBD Makes Biggest Foreign Bet On Indian Banking
ENBD secures $3 billion RBL Bank deal, marking United Arab Emirates’ largest foreign banking investment into India ever.
Founded in DIFC, UAE’s Sarwa hits $1bln in assets amid retail trading surge
Having been selected to participate in the UAE’s inaugural FinTech accelerator programme based in DIFC in 2017 …
The Dubai bourse rollercoaster ride
Fears of foreign military intervention in Syria’s civil war have caused stock markets across the Gulf into a rollercoaster ride that saw prices plummet and then recover. As the likelihood of a US-led …
UAE announces major cashless change for tourists – here’s what it means
As Dubai gradually moves towards becoming a cashless society, a major announcement has been made that tourists will want to know about.
Dubai Financial Market records strong performance in the first quarter of 2026
Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, recording a strong start to the year, supported by strong trading …
UAE to exit OPEC: What is the potential impact on oil markets?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced its withdrawal from OPEC, effective 1 May 2026. This historic shift follows longstanding friction over production targets and heightened …
Visa brings faster UAE card settlement through Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD will take on that role for domestic Visa flows in the UAE. Setup gives banks and payment companies more room to automate local settlement obligations. It also keeps domestic card traffic …