The mortgage market in Dubai and the wider UAE has entered a new stage of maturity. Once dominated almost entirely by cash buyers, today’s property landscape is increasingly shaped by mortgage …
Dubai Woos Hedge Fund Startups With Dedicated Building – MSN
Dubai is opening a building dedicated primarily for hedge fund startups looking to expand into the city that’s emerged as a growing hub for the sector in recent years.
Airtel Africa’s fintech arm IPO in 2026: Report
Airtel Africa is reportedly consulting with Citi Group for the anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Airtel Money, set to occur in the first half of 2026.
Airtel Africa Said To Tap Citi For Airtel Money’s 2026 IPO
A spokesperson for Airtel Africa said the firm remains committed to listing its mobile money business in the first half of 2026.
Sunil Mittal said to tap Citi for Airtel Money’s 2026 IPO
Airtel Africa Plc is collaborating with Citigroup Inc. for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its mobile money unit, Airtel Money. The company is engaging with investors in Dubai, exploring …
Talabat’s $1.5 Billion IPO Sells Out Soon After Books Open – MSN
Delivery Hero SE’s Middle East unit had demand for all shares in its $1.5 billion Dubai initial public offering minutes after subscriptions opened, in the latest sign of robust demand for …
BCP upgrades Dubai office to branch after DFSA licence approval
Banque de Commerce et de Placements (BCP), the Geneva-headquartered Swiss bank, has announced the transformation of its Dubai Representative Office into a fully operational branch. The move follows …
Steering the UAE Banking Sector – Khaleej Times
The UAE Banks Federation has played a seminal role in the exponential growth and expansion of the banking sector since 1982. Its strategic role encompasses the creation of an advocacy platform for …
UAE’s FAB launches first September GCC mandate, eyes ESG bonds
The UAE’s largest bank by assets has mandated Bank of China, Barclays, Citi, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Lead Manager …
UAE targets Islamic finance and halal industry growth as bank deposits …
The UAE has launched a bold national strategy to strengthen its leadership in Islamic finance and the halal industry, reinforcing its vision of economic diversification and global competitiveness.
UAE Corporate Tax: Businesses hit with fee hikes from auditors
And for many of the smaller businesses, these are expenses they can scarcely afford to spend on. For UAE companies that have their financial years running from January to December, end September …
India negotiating deal to create 1 mln homes in Australia, approaches UAE for financial help
Union Minister Piyush Goyal aims to create 1 million homes in Australia, seeking financial assistance from the UAE.
The hedge fund trend fuelling Dubai’s financial dominance
The narrative of Dubai’s financial hub is no longer about emergence. The influx of the world’s most sophisticated capital is not a passive trend but the deliberate outcome of …
Dubai 2025: 431bn closed, 69% off-plan, 4m residents — the numbers behind Salman Bin Ali’s Call
Dubai logged AED 431bn across 125,538 real-estate transactions … Financial-hub scale adds pull: DIFC added 1,081 firms in H1 2025 to reach 7,700 active, bringing hedge funds, wealth managers, and …
UAE salaries 2025: Big gains for technology, finance sectors
Facing pressure to retain talent without overextending compensation budgets, UAE companies are expanding their focus beyond traditional pay …
UAE banking sector showcases resilience with strong capit…
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) issues its Financial Stability Report for 2023. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the stability of the UAE financial system and its …
UAE warns businesses to keep tax records for 7 years or face penalties
The UAE has warned businesses to keep tax records for seven years or face fines.