For UAE consumers and companies, the impact could increasingly be felt through mortgages and business loans, particularly borrowing linked to the Emirates Interbank Offered Rate ( …
Ministry of Finance announces second issuance under Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme with five-year tenor
New issuance aims to broaden participation by UAE nationals and residents in sovereign investment instruments and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial centre and a leading destination …
UAE Central Bank raises Base Rate to 3.9% after Fed hike
The Base Rate is anchored to the US Federal Reserve’s IORB …
Why UAE mortgages and home loans are set for a price hike
Buying a home in UAE? Your mortgage offer could vary by more than $272,000 between banks The rate increase by the Fed translates directly into higher interbank rates across the GCC. For corporate …
UAE credit card fees: Customers hit with Dh400-Dh500 annual charges after fee exemption ends without warning
UAE credit card users report surprise Dh400-Dh500 annual fees after promotional exemptions end without clear notice, as consumer protection rules require transparent terms and 30-day notification plus …
The shifting economics of Dubai commercial real estate: How agile office models are powering the next wave of global enterprise
DUBAI, UAE — Over the past decade, Dubai has solidified its standing as one of the world’s most dynamic commercial cross …
Dubai ranked world No.1 for FinTech and No.2 for professional services
Dubai ranks world No.1 for FinTech, second for professional services and sixth for global reputation in the latest Global Financial Centres Index …
Mortgage Dispute UAE: Legal Guide to Property Finance Disputes
You bought a property with bank finance and paid it off for several years. Then your income changed, instalments were missed and the bank issued …
UAE mortgages and home loans set for price hike
Buying a home in UAE? Your mortgage offer could vary by more than $272,000 between banks A rate increase by the Fed will translate directly into higher interbank rates across the GCC. The Central Bank …
ReThink expands consultancy in Dubai and Athens amid scramble for top investing talent
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ReThink Group, the hedge fund performance and talent consultancy founded by Denise Shull, announced its expansion into Dubai and Athens. Leading the …
UAE Central Bank targets banking apps and card disruption with tougher risk rules
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has introduced a series of new reforms and regulations designed to ensure banking providers have concrete contingency plans in place if services are disrupted. The …
NEOPAY and CBD partner to strengthen access to working capital and banking services for SMEs
Partnership will help eligible SMEs explore financing and banking services from CBD, using their transaction activity to support easier access to …
Nisus Finance: UAE private credit enters new growth phase as GCC financing gap exceeds $ 250bln
Nisus Finance operates across India and the UAE, combining its experience in India’s structured real estate credit market with a DIFC-regulated platform in the UAE. This allows the company to apply …
Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2026 opens tomorrow as 400+ banking leaders gather in Dubai
The 17th Middle East Banking Innovation Summit takes place on 16–17 September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE. Day One opens on Wednesday, 16 September, with registration, networking and …
Finance Minister Calls Pakistan-UAE Relations Strategic
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday described Pakistan-UAE relations as longstanding and strategic as International Foodstuffs Company (IFFCO) …
UAE banks ramp up risk technology as lending landscape grows complex
As banks across the UAE seek to navigate a more complex lending environment, investment in risk intelligence, credit analytics and data-driven decision-making is becoming a growing priority. The trend …
Iran’s economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite war
In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by war.