Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, announced the launch of its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To mark the launch, Workday released new …
UAE capital markets regulator shifts from watchdog to market engineer
The CMA is working with the DFSA and FSRA to position the UAE among the world’s top financial centres …
DFSA fines Vault Wealth Limited $109,200 for carrying on unauthorised financial services in Dubai
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has …
Global Islamic finance assets set to jump over 60% to $10.5 trillion by 2030
Regulators, Shari’ah scholars and senior bankers gather in Dubai to move UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy from policy to practical financing, sukuk, cash waqf and governance tools …
Dubai-based Airtel Money prices IPO, implying $7.02bln market cap
Dubai-based Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of telecom giant Airtel Africa, has priced its IPO at £1.96 ($2.60) per share, implying an estimated market capitalisation of £5.3 billion ($7.02 billion …
Active Energy Group lands new financing facility to support growth in UAE
The 12-month unsecured facility carries fixed interest of 5% a year and a 5% arrangement fee, with repayments spread across 10 monthly instalments starting two months after drawdown. The money can …
Ajman Bank and AQAAR formalize partnership to expand home finance opportunities
This will provide customers with financing solutions through an established banking partner as they navigate their property journey …
RAKEZ and Rakbank launch UAE-first sixty-minute business account opening
Eligible RAKEZ businesses can open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 1 hour and access a range of exclusive banking benefits …
UAE launches 5-year financial literacy strategy covering savings, borrowing and financial scams
UAE launches National Financial Literacy Strategy 2027–2031 as the Central Bank targets savings, responsible borrowing, financial resilience and emerging scams …
Dubai ranks No.5 globally for economic opportunities in new 80-city study
Dubai ranks fifth globally for economic opportunities, ninth for government engagement and 12th for social capital in BCG’s new study of 80 global cities …
Al Masraf, UAE Banks Federation identify practical priorities to advance implementation of UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
Al Masraf, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation, concluded its inaugural conference on “The Role of Financial Institutions in Implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy …
Conference identifies practical priorities of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
Dubai: The UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy targets Dhs2.56 trillion in local Islamic finance assets by 2031. Islamic banking assets in …
Al Masraf and UAE Banks Federation identify practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic finance and Halal industry strategy
Financial and regulatory leaders, Shari’ah scholars and industry experts examine financing, sukuk, cash waqf, innovation and governance in support of …
NEXUS signs MOU with AI-based stablecoin digital financial platform Fasset
NEXUS is partnering with Dubai-based digital finance firm Fasset to expand its global payment and settlement infrastructure using stablecoins. NEXUS (CEO Henry Chang) announced that it signed a …
Emirates NBD finances landmark TIM Aerospace facility to strengthen Dubai’s aviation infrastructure
Bilateral CAPEX term loan supports construction and launch of one of the Middle East’s largest independent aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul …
Sukoon and Al Masraf expand UAE financial-services proposition with new insurance and takaful partnership
The collaboration combines Al Masraf’s strong customer relationships and banking capabilities with Sukoon’s extensive insurance expertise, product …
Marex appoints MidEast vice-president
Tom Tardif has joined Marex’s global capital introduction team as Middle East vice-president for capital introduction Based in Dubai, Tardif will focus on connecting hedge funds managers with relevant …