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.
UAE banks, insurers face October 11 deadline to comply with new bonus and reward rules
UAE banks and insurers must comply by October 11 with Central Bank bonus rules requiring deferrals, share-based pay, malus and clawback provisions, stronger governance, and annual disclosure to curb e …
Stocks in UAE space company continue to soar
The success of investments in UAE space companies has been anchored by the SpaceX IPO in June. It was the largest IPO in market history, and that listing triggere renewed enthusiasm across publicly …
UAE retakes MENA VC funding crown on mega-round strength
George Pachantouris/Getty Images The UAE’s venture market bounced back in the first half of this year, reclaiming its position as MENA’s top funding hub from Saudi Arabia. Funding for startups in the …
UAE central bank and Vermeg choose Delta Capita’s MACH DLT for digital asset securities depository
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Vermeg, a financial technology infrastructure provider, have chosen Delta Capita’s MACH distributed ledger technology (DLT) to support its integrated digital …
Dubai and Hong Kong launch financial alliance to connect Gulf issuers with Asian capital
The new working group could help access a broader pool of institutional investors and encourage greater cooperation in areas including listing frameworks, fintech and green finance …
UAE deepens its engagement in financial cooperation, development finance
The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening multilateral financial and economic cooperation …
Hong Kong, Dubai launch working group to boost financial connectivity
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s stock exchange said on Thursday it will work with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Nasdaq Dubai to boost …
UAE deepens its engagement in financial cooperation at BRICS
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participated in the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors …