The IPO was fully subscribed, demonstrating strong demand and underlining the strength of ALEC’s market position …
Dubai Police warn against promotion of deceptive investment offers
The Dubai Police’s Anti-Fraud Centre, which is part of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has warned the public against dealing with companies …
New shared bank account lets UAE families track spending, save together
Introduced ahead of the UAE’s upcoming Year of the Family, the service lets two account owners called Family Leads open a shared bank account and invite children, teenagers, helpers or relatives to …
UAE banks’ assets rise to Dhs5.2 trillion at end of September 2025: CBUAE
Gross banks’ assets increased by 2.2 per cent from Dhs5,087.0 billion at the end of August 2025 to Dhs5,199.9 billion at the end of September 2025, …
Wio Bank launches Wio Family, the UAE’s first shared banking experience for families
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Wio Bank has launched Wio Family, the UAE’s first fully shared banking experience – and a movement that rethinks how families save, spend, and plan together. Wio Family offers shared …
MoF concludes field visits programme under ‘Leaders of Finance’ initiative
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) concluded its Field Visits to Financial Institutions programme, held under the Leaders of Finance initiative in partnership with local finance departments, international …
Revolut steps up UAE build-out, eyes 2026 launch pending full licence – GCC CEO
GCC chief Ambareen Musa says Revolut is in “day zero build mode” in the UAE, completing governance and licensing requirements and hopeful for a 2026 launch subject to regulatory approval …
Department of Finance officials hail Dubai’s people-centric budget
Officials also praise disciplined fiscal policies, government spending efficiency, innovation in revenue collection systems and enhanced service quality …
Dubai approves record Dhs302.7bn budget cycle for 2026–2028
The budget has set expenditure at Dhs99.5bn, focused on development projects linked to the Dubai Plan 2033 and the Dubai’s D33 agenda …
With his people in mind, Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai’s future-focused budget
Approval for general budget for fiscal years 2026-28 and for FY2026; 28% expenditure in 2026 allocated to social development sectors, 48% to infrastructure investments …
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028, largest in history
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the emirate’s largest-ever Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) budget for 2026–2028. The three-year plan, projecting revenues of Dh329.2 …
UAE strengthens climate leadership, rallies global efforts to finance climate action at COP30: Minister
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, led the UAE delegation to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where she underscored the …
UAE launches US$1 billion ‘AI for Development’ initiative to advance digital infrastructure across Africa
The UAE has announced the launch of the ‘AI for Development’ initiative, worth US$1 billion, to support and finance artificial intelligence projects in African countries.The initiative aims to bolster …
UAE Eyes $50 Billion Investment Blitz in Canada’s Energy and AI Sectors
The UAE is prepared to invest up to $50 billion in Canada’s energy, AI, and data-center-related industries as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks new global trade partners.
FAB, UAE-India CEPA Council partner to boost Indian start-ups
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) have partnered to help high-potential Indian start-ups scale globally through the UAE, activating the innovation and investment pillars …
China and UAE complete first cross-border digital currency payment
China and the United Arab Emirates have jointly completed their first-ever cross-border payment using central bank digital currency, or CBDC, via the JISR network, marking a breakthrough in global …
Solana Firm Solmate Expands in UAE With New Abu Dhabi Finance Week Deal
Solmate Infrastructure partners with Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 as the Solana-focused company expands its Middle East presence.