The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved AED 90.1 billion in spending for 2027, with social development and pensions receiving the largest allocation …
UAE approves $80 billion federal budget for 2027–2029 – up 28.3%
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved AED 90.1 billion in spending for 2027, with social development and pensions receiving the largest allocation …
Global Leaders Series to convene international investment heavyweights in Dubai at SuperReturn Middle East
SuperReturn Middle East, organised by inD, will feature the Global Leaders Series, hosted by the Dubai Department of …
7X launches ADEED FINANCE to bridge supply chain needs and business financing
A specialised digital platform, powered by FINTX, to streamline the referral of SME financing applications to participating financial institutions …
UAE bank partners with IBM on major Agentic AI pilot
Mashreq Bank is continuing to accelerate its innovation with a new AI partnership with IBM. Mashreq, one of the largest banks in the UAE, has announced a new AI partnership with IBM.
Kraken parent Payward wins final VARA approval for UAE launch
Payward secured VARA Full Market Approval for Payward FZCO, clearing Kraken to launch AED trading, staking and OTC services in the UAE.
UAE Banks Federation nominee Ahmed Abdelaal joins Swift Supervisory Board
Mashreq bank CEO Ahmed Abdelaal joins the 15-member board as the UAE becomes the only country with a new representative; Dubai to host Sibos in 2029 …
Maktoum bin Mohammed: Global confidence in Dubai built on bold decisions and future-focused vision
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed says global confidence in Dubai comes from bold economic decisions and future-focused vision, as he meets BPCE Group CEO Nicolas Namias to boost banking, investment and fin …
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of leading French banking group BPCE
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met …
Dubai delivers record 24,800 new homes in H1 2026 as market matures
Dubai’s residential real estate market added 24,800 new units to its housing stock in the first half of 2026, a jump of 37.6 per cent compared with the same period last year and 12.1 per cent higher …
Dubai Finance: Dubai Cashless Strategy exceeds its 2026 targets
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Finance announced that the Dubai Cashless Strategy, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime …
UAE tax: New guidelines revealed with 30-day deadline transition period
The updated framework requires service providers to complete accreditation assessments and testing before receiving approval to operate in the UAE.
Ministry of Finance issues decision on accreditation of eInvoicing Service Providers under updated regulatory framework
Reflecting the transition of the UAE eInvoicing programme from ecosystem development and testing to a fully operational and live ecosystem …
Feras Zaid on the Changing Needs of Wealth in the UAE
Wealth created in the United Arab Emirates is growing alongside capital arriving with families and businesses from overseas. As more of that wealth comes under professional management, private banks …
Dubai virtual asset trading hits $2tn as gold trade surges 60% to $272bn
Dubai’s licensed virtual-asset providers recorded $2.02tn in trading over 12 months, while gold trade reached $272bn in 2025 as a new strategy takes shape …
FINNOVEX Middle East 2026: Dubai Banking and Fintech Summit Looks Ahead to a Connected Financial System in 2027
HSBC, RAKBANK and Commercial Bank of Dubai executives join the Chapter 39 speaker line-up, with Alfa Bank and Sardine leading the sponsor roster for 10–11 …
Wio Bank becomes UAE’s first bank to eliminate manual card entry through Mastercard’s Click to Pay
Wio Bank has become the first issuer in the UAE to introduce auto-enablement of Click to Pay for its cards with Mastercard, providing online shoppers with seamless payment options. Click to Pay is a …