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.
Dubai to host $1m AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026
Dubai to host 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, launching world’s largest $1m AI film prize and $13.6m fund for creators …
Lunate teams up with Brevan Howard to launch digital asset funds in UAE
UAE’s Lunate and hedge fund Brevan Howard partner to launch an ADGM investment platform including digital asset funds.
Ahed program from National Bonds: A new step towards financial security for Emirati women
A national initiative launched on Emirati Women’s Day aiming to empower 10,000 Emirati women within one year. The initiative aligns with UAE Vision 2031 and the guidance of the “Mother of the Nation” …
Orascom Development showcases El Gouna’s latest seafront projects in the UAE
Orascom Development unveils Fanadir Shores and North Bay to investors in the UAE.
Brevan’s Bet on Abu Dhabi Pays Off With $2 Billion Lunate Deal
Brevan Howard Asset Management is set to hand a minority stake to Abu Dhabi’s Lunate in a milestone agreement for the macro-trading firm that turned the emirate into its biggest risk center in just a …
Dubai among top 3 prime residential markets globally for capital appreciation
Dubai has reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s top-performing prime residential markets, posting robust capital value growth in the first half of 2025, a report showed on Tuesday. According …