DUBAI — US group Citi, consultancies Deloitte and PwC and other firms in Dubai have closed offices or asked employees to evacuate Wednesday after Iran threatened US and Israel-linked economic assets …
UAE’s biggest banks post Dh38.1b profits in H1 2026, but growth is cooling
The UAE’s five largest banks reported a combined net profit of Dh38.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up 7.8 per cent year-on-year, even as a sharp rise in provisioning and softening asset yields …
RAK ICC and Rakbank partner to strengthen banking access for international wealth community
The collaboration brings together the UAE’s only jurisdiction focused on private wealth structuring representing more than 160 nationalities …
Should you buy or rent an apartment in Dubai in 2026?
For most people, buying an apartment in Dubai makes financial sense if they expect to remain in the city for at least five to seven years, have stable income, can fund the deposit and purchasing costs …
National Bonds launches Ahed Council to advance women’s financial wellbeing in the UAE
An open-membership community advisory platform for all women across the UAE, designed to support financial innovation and strengthen the nation’s …
Inside Airwallex’s $43m plan to enter the UAE payments market – EXCLUSIVE
The global fintech will expand its Dubai operation and develop autonomous financial products but still requires final Central Bank approval …
UAE tax changes, 3-day weekend, new school rules, Kuwait visa update – 10 stories you missed this week
UAE tax changes, a 3-day weekend, new school rules, Kuwait visa updates, Dubai property and airport news – catch up on 10 major stories this week …
UAE property: New off-plan home finance offers up to 50% funding for residents and non-residents
DIB launches UAE off-plan home finance offering up to 50% funding for eligible nationals, residents and non-residents buying under-construction homes …
GenZone Launches Unified Platform for Managing UAE and U.S. Company Formation in a Single Account
GenZone LLC today announced the launch of a unified client platform that allows founders to establish and manage both a United Arab Emirates company and a United States Limited Liability Company (LLC) …
Dubai Police warns fake apps can steal your banking data and drain your bank account
Dubai Police has warned residents that fake banking, investment and delivery apps can steal personal and banking data. Here’s how to stay protected Dubai Police has warned residents against …
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts resolve major commercial disputes involving ‘sharks and whales’
DIFC Courts tackle high-stakes “sharks and whales” disputes, including Dh4 billion claims and unlawful 16% monthly loan interest, reinforcing investor confidence through specialised, international-sta …
Are Indians moving money out of Dubai? Experts weigh in as investors review UAE exposure
Indian investors in the UAE remain cautious six months into the Middle East crisis, focusing on safer investments and flexibility while valuing the benefits of the UAE’s proximity and Golden Visa …
UAE Retail Banking Competitor Benchmarking Report: Emirates NBD Group Solidifies Its Market Dominance in UAE Retail Banking
Dublin, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “UAE Retail Banking: Competitor Benchmarking 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report benchmarks the largest retail …
Disentangling UAE-Iran economic ties could prove difficult
Washington is convinced of the role the UAE can play in choking Iran’s economy: The US told Emirati officials that targeting IRGC-linked money flows would hit Tehran harder than the naval blockade of …
Dubai rises to 7th global financial hub as UAE FDI hits record high
Emirate climbs four places in the Global Financial Centres Index as the UAE attracted a record Dh177.3 billion in foreign investment, strengthening its position as a global capital hub …
Financial Audit Authority in Dubai announces results of external quality assessment of dubai police’s internal audit function
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) in Dubai announced the results of the external quality assessment of the Internal Audit Function at Dubai Police General Headquarters, …
UAE trade suspension could add to Iran’s triple-digit inflation woes: Fmr Iran central bank advisor
Mehrdad Sepahvand, Former Economic Advisor to Iran’s central bank, says disruptions to Tehran’s UAE-linked financial channels could weaken the rial, push inflation closer to triple digits and deepen …