With overwhelming demand, AT1 bond issuance not only strengthens bank’s financial position but also signals a positive outlook for UAE banks in global markets …
Chicago hedge fund Balyasny expanding to Abu Dhabi
Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. About two years after opening an office in Dubai, Dmitry …
Mashreq kicks-off the UAE bank’s subordinated issuance for 2026 – Successfully prices $500mln additional Tier 1 bond offering
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, and rated A3 (Moody’s), A (S&P) and A (Fitch), all with a stable outlook, successfully priced a US$500mn Additional Tier 1 bond …
National Bank of Fujairah and Fanar Advisor sign MoU to strengthen SME banking distribution
The collaboration will support NBF’s customer acquisition strategy across SME and corporate banking products, reinforcing a disciplined and scalable distribution framework …
Dubai Chambers empowers SMEs with alternative banking solutions in cooperation with 4 fintech companies
Dubai Chambers has enhanced its efforts in providing the business community with access to advanced and alternative banking services. This initiative is enabled through Memorandums of Understanding …
Dubai Chambers, Qashio tie up to ease finance access for SMEs
SMEs account for more than 94 per cent of companies operating in the UAE and contribute over half of the country’s non-oil GDP …
UAE-regulated Fuze expands into Jordan after central bank approval
UAE-regulated Fuze, a leading digital assets infrastructure provider, has expanded into the Kingdom of Jordan after receiving approval to join the Central Bank of Jordan regulatory sandbox for …
Nasdaq Dubai shatters records as sukuk listings top $100bn for first time
Record issuance from sovereigns, banks and corporates pushed Nasdaq Dubai’s outstanding sukuk listings beyond $100 billion in 2025 …
Nasdaq Dubai posts strongest year on record with outstanding sukuk value surpassing US$100 billion
DUBAI, 16th February, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai attracted a record number of Sukuk listings in 2025, supported by sustained issuance activity from regional and international issuers and continued …
Dubai Chambers empowers SMEs with alternative banking solutions
Dubai Chambers has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four specialised FinTech companies as part of its efforts in providing the business community with access to advanced and alternative …
Dubai picks trusted executive to protect prized DP World asset – Bloomberg
As DP World Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein emerged, one of Dubai’s most prized ass …
Animoca Brands secures Dubai crypto license to expand services in Middle East
Animoca Brands has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), clearing the way for the company to broaden its crypto operations …
AccuSights Responds to Rising Regulatory Pressure Across UAE Healthcare and Financial Sectors
By supporting UAE-specific frameworks & global standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS Controls, …
Bybit Introduces AED Trading Pairs, Enabling Direct Crypto Trading Using UAE Dirhams
Bybit’s AED trading pairs are supported by local UAE bank transfer functionality. The new and compliant on-ramp channel will allow eligible users to fund their accounts directly from domestic bank …
Dubai picks trusted executive to protect prized DP World asset
As DP World Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein emerged, one of Dubai’s most prized assets was under siege. In quick succession …
Dubai’s Bin Sulayem quits DP World after Epstein ties exposed
DP World Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigned, one of the most influential businesspeople to be felled by his involvement with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The CEO of Dubai’s largest ports firm has been replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was the chair of DP World, the firm that operates Dubai’s major ports, since 2007, and its CEO since 2016.