The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will showcase the latest milestones in its government digital transformation journey, as well as its innovative initiatives and efforts to develop financial services and …
UAE updates Central Bank law
UAE updates Central Bank law to strengthen financial stability, enhance consumer protection, and align banking regulations with global standards …
UAE President issues new law on Central Bank, financial entities
UAE issued a federal decree-law on the Central Bank, and the regulation of financial institutions and insurance activities. The law, issued by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, states …
UAE President issues Federal Decree Law on Central Bank, regulation of financial institutions and activities, and insurance activities
It is set to strengthen the Central Bank’s independence and vital role in ensuring financial and monetary stability …
Dubai at heart of $20tn alternative investment boom: DIFC
DIFC report reveals global alternative assets now exceed $20tn, with Dubai emerging as a global hub for high-growth investments …
DIFC’s ‘Future of Alternative Investments’ report underscores Dubai as gateway to diversified, high-growth markets for investors
DIFC’s role as a platform with powerful tools and globally recognised legal and operational frameworks to facilitate efficient cross-border investment …
My Dubai Salary: ‘I aim to be mortgage-free in seven years and retire when I’m 40’
Jayesh Jain, an Indian expat in Dubai, is only 33 but already owns two properties in Dubai and as many in his home country. With the aim of retiring aged 40, he hopes the investments he has made will …
Dubai’s crypto grand strategy aims to challenge Asian crown
Dubai’s crypto strategy uses tax-free real estate tokenization and Sharia-compliant finance, yet faces fragmented regulation, while Hong Kong commands geopolitical influence.
Emirates NBD becomes official banking partner of Coca-Cola Arena
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced a two-year collaboration with Coca-Cola Arena, the Middle East’s largest fully …
Dubai launches new permit giving 10,000 free zone firms access to mainland markets
Dubai unveils a new $1,361 permit allowing free zone firms to operate onshore, boosting cross-jurisdiction business by up to 20 per cent …
UAE startups: Emirates Development Bank unveils $136m boost for entrepreneurs
Emirates Development Bank launches a $136m funding drive to empower UAE startups and entrepreneurs under the “Startup Capital” campaign …
Emirates Development Bank launches financing solutions and support initiatives for startups
The campaign reinforces EDB’s commitment to serve not only as a financier of businesses, but as an active builder of entrepreneurs, aligned with the UAE’s national vision to become the Startup Capital …
Hedge Funds and Crypto Lure Gulf Heirs Set to Inherit $1 Trillion
In 2020, two young brothers at a 135-year-old Gulf merchant family approached one of its money-managers with an idea: bet on Bitcoin.
TON DLT Foundation among 19 VASPs fined by Dubai’s regulator
Dubai’s VARA has penalized 19 VASPs for carrying out unlicensed virtual asset activities and for breaches of VARA’s marketing regulations.
UAE Launches Ambitious Program to Train 10,000 Emirati Entrepreneurs
Initiative through DIFC’s Ignyte platform aims to build a new generation of innovators and drive economic diversification.
Dubai regulator fines TON DLT Foundation and 18 other VASPs
Dubai’s VARA has penalized 19 VASPs for carrying out unlicensed virtual asset activities and for breaches of VARA’s marketing regulations.
UAE to introduce new sugar drink tax from January 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance has proposed legislative changes to roll out an updated excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages starting January 1, 2026, replacing the current flat-rate model with a …