Tourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, a collaboration between the UAE Central Bank, ICP, and ADCB, …
UAE Break With OPEC Puts African Crude Exports At Risk
Low-cost UAE exports could undercut higher cost African producers.
Dubai Financial Market Q1/26 net profit up 43%; ADTV exceeds AED1 billion
DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording a strong start to the year, supported by …
UAE tourists can now open bank accounts instantly with new digital identity system
UAE launches Tourist Identity system allowing visitors to open instant digital bank accounts via ADCB app, boosting payments and financial access …
ADCB launches off-plan mortgage scheme to ease home financing for buyers
The initiative comes at a time when off-plan transactions account for a dominant share of residential activity in Dubai and other emirates …
UAE’s OPEC exit deals major blow to oil cartel
Abu Dhabi argued the move would allow it to act more independently in its “long-term strategic and economic vision.” …
UAE launches digital bank account opening for tourists through Tourist Identity initiative
UAE launches Tourist Identity digital service enabling tourists to open bank accounts instantly on arrival via CBUAE, ICP and ADCB with biometric verification, digital debit cards and access to Jaywan …
CBUAE, ICP, ADCB launch digital bank account opening services through ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and …
UAE visitors can open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
The initiative links ICP’s biometric-based digital identity system with a mobile banking application, enabling visitors to onboard without paperwork and access services …
UAE exits OPEC to chase the future economy
AI ambitions, shifting alliances, and a massive fiscal buffer place Abu Dhabi beyond the hydrocarbons cartel it helped build.
UAE visitors can now open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
The initiative links ICP’s biometric-based digital identity system with a mobile banking application, enabling visitors to onboard without paperwork and access services …
Early Mortgage Dubai: How Off-Plan Property Financing Is Changing the Market
Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more structured phase as financing moves directly into the buying journey. A newly released announcement from Emirates NBD and Dubai Holding confirms the …
Banks in UAE suspend banking services via WhatsApp
Banks in the UAE have announced they will no longer provide banking services through WhatsApp, following directives issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Citadel secures Dubai approval, prepares launch in UAE hedge fund hub
Citadel’s arrival is likely to intensify competition for trading talent in the Gulf as global firms continue building teams in the region.
Citadel Receives Regulatory Approval to Commence Operations in Dubai
Citadel, the global multi-strategy hedge fund led by Ken Griffin, has officially received the necessary regulatory approvals to commence operations in Dubai, …
UAE outlines fiscal strategy, debt plans in investor meeting
The meeting took place at Nasdaq Dubai on the sidelines of the Annual Capital Markets Day and was attended by representatives from banks, institutional investors, asset managers and pension funds …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, CBD host open dialogue on banking services solutions for companies
DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration …