Setting up a Free Zone Company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a strategic move for entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to leverage the region’s dynamic market. UAE’s Free Zones offer a myriad of …
Dubai FinTech Summit gathers industry leaders to drive the agenda for the future of FinTech
DFS Dialogues roundtable to discuss pressing issues and highlight key trends in the FinTech space to drive the agenda for Dubai FinTech Summit 2024. ENBD and e& sign partnership agreements in support …
Dubai Investments invests 34.3% stake in Global Fertility Partners
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Investments, the leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market [DFM] has invested an equity stake of 34.3% in Global Fertility Partners (GFP), leading network of …
Cushman & Wakefield Core Dubai annual report 2023/2024
Robert says “While there is a strong demand for office spaces in Dubai, we must acknowledge the global job losses in the tech and banking sectors. This could slow down international expansions and …
Dubai Crown Prince launches initiative to accelerate global expansion of SMEs
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said, “Dubai has launched several initiatives aimed at empowering …
UAE Golden Visa: 5 ways to get 10-year residency without a job
The UAE’s much sought-after Golden Visa has been awarded to thousands … Cash deposit: High-net-worth individuals can deposit Dh2 million with a local bank for a period of two years to be eligible …
UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank Partners with Noqodi for Digital Payment Services
UAE’s Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced a strategic partnership with Noqodi, a Fintech company and payment gateway owned by Emaratech Group, to enhance digital payment services. In a statement, …
Dubai announces $136m boost to push city SMEs in global markets
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launched the “Dubai International Growth Initiative”, allocating AED500m ($136.1m) to …
Hamdan bin Mohammed launches ‘Dubai International Growth Initiative’, allocating AED500 million to accelerate global expansion of SMEs
The initiative was launched by the Government of Dubai in partnership with Emirates National Bank of Dubai (Emirates NBD). HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed underscored Dubai’s pivotal role in the global …
UAE Ministry of Finance Plans to Issue $1.3 Bn Bonds, Sukuk in Q1 2024
UAE’s Ministry of Finance issued a total of $2 billion in bonds and Sukuk in 2023 and plans to issue bonds valued at $1.3 billion for Q1 2024, announced Undersecretary Younis al-Khoori. Speaking to …
Analysis-Dubai’s Property Boom Shows Signs of Fizzling Out
The exposure of the 10 biggest UAE banks to real estate, which analysts put at more than 30% during the 2008-9 financial crisis, has decreased for nine straight quarters, according to consultancy …
Global Islamic finance market would reach $4.9 trillion by 2025: Malaysian Trade Commissioner
The Islamic finance sector is expected to grow by around 10% globally in 2023 and 2024, according to earlier estimates by S&P Global Ratings …
UAE plans to issue bonds, sukuk valued at $1.36bn in Q1 2024
He highlighted the role of the Sustainable Finance Working Group in the UAE, promoting environment-friendly investments to mitigate long-term vulnerabilities to climate change and realising …
UAE and Saudi Arabia lead $24bn MENA green bond league table
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the charge for “green financing” in the Middle East and North Africa. The UAE topped regional green bond league tables, with sales reaching $10.7bn, up nearly 170 …
Dubai real estate: All you need to know as a first time homebuyer
purchase a more valuable home without the need to have the full amount sitting in their bank account.” According to Bramley, borrowing from the UAE differs from many regions around the world, “making …
Ministry of Finance hosts ‘Government Finance and Public Sector Debt Statistics’ awareness programme
The UAE Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), kicked off an awareness programme on Government Finance and Public Sector Debt Statistics in Dubai, which will …
UAE plans to issue bonds, sukuk valued at $1.36bln in Q1 2024
He highlighted the role of the Sustainable Finance Working Group in the UAE, promoting environmentally friendly investments to mitigate long-term vulnerabilities to climate change and realising …