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 …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and CBD host open dialogue on banking solutions for businesses
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and CBD host open dialogue with 75 business leaders on financing needs, innovative banking solutions, and resilient growth strategies in Dubai …
US hedge fund giant Citadel to start operations in Dubai
US hedge fund firm Citadel, which oversees $67 billion in assets, has received the greenlight to start its operations in Dubai, according to a Bloomberg report. With the regulatory approval, the …
UAE takes new measures to combat money laundering and financial crime
New initiatives aim to safeguard the financial system by improving detection of illicit flows and strengthening national coordination against financial crime risks …
UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ starting May 1
The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC and OPEC+ starting May 1, according to state-run WAM news agency. The UAE Energy Minister told Reuters the decision came after a careful review of strategies …
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC+ in May, dealing blow to oil bloc
The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s major oil producers, will leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC/OPEC+) effective May 1, state news agency WAM said Tuesday morning.
REVEALED: UAE’s top 50 brands 2026 – Emirates, e&, ADNOC dominate rankings
The top 10 also saw movement in the banking sector, with Mashreq entering the top tier for the first time since 2020, reflecting accelerated digital transformation and growth in financial services …
Dubai Investments targets higher dividend after DIP listing
Dubai Investments is likely to use part of the proceeds and liquidity generated from Dubai Investments Park’s (DIP) possible initial public offering on the emirate’s bourse to increase dividend …
UAE seeks US dollar swap line to ease bank liquidity pressures
Despite the swap request, UAE officials emphasise the nation’s financial strength and extensive sovereign wealth fund assets © Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg The United Arab Emirates’ swap line request to …
Amber Premium FZE Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License from Dubai’s VARA
Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name ‘Amber Premium,’ the private banking-grade digital wealth management platform of Amber Group serving high-net-worth …