DUBAI, 9th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai has been ranked the world’s No.1 destination for Greenfield Foreign Direct investment (FDI) projects for the fourth successive year, according to the Financial …
UAE urges taxpayers to submit registrations this month to avoid fines
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reaffirmed the need for all natural persons who are subject to Corporate Tax to submit their Tax Registration applications for Corporate Tax no later than the …
IPO Rush: Two SME Offerings Set To Open As Mainboard Activity Stalls
March has and will be a dry month for IPOs, with no mainboard offerings or listings so far. The upcoming week will see two SME IPOs—PDP Shipping & Projects Ltd. and Super Iron Foundry Ltd.—opening for …
Infibeam’s UAE Subsidiary Reorganized Ahead of Listing
Infibeam Avenues Ltd. reorganizes its UAE subsidiary ahead of its listing, aiming to amplify digital payment strategy in the Middle East. The move aligns with the company’s plans to optimize its …
Dubai – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate price analysis, traffic fines explained, game-changing property finance and more top stories this week …
Mashreq teams up with Mastercard for digital bank launch in Pakistan
Mashreq Pakistan launched pilot operations as a digital retail bank after receiving a restricted licence from the State Bank of Pakistan. This aligns with th …
Deem Finance, J.P. Morgan ink $400mn securitisation deal to boost UAE lending
Deem Finance, a leading UAE consumer finance provider, partnered with J.P. Morgan in a pioneering asset-backed securitisation (ABS) to support its lending activities for consumers and SMEs.
Dubai property rally closes in on pre-2008 record
Growing population and buoyant economy have fuelled four-year bull run, but some warn rising prices are unsustainable …
Julius Baer’s Kunal Sumaya on Dubai’s rise as an investment haven for NRIs
The Head of Global NRI at Julius Baer discusses the key trends shaping wealth management for non-resident Indians, Dubai’s attractiveness for high-net-worth individuals, and the evolving needs of the …
Buimerc rings Nasdaq Dubai’s bell to mark its AED20 million contribution in support of Fathers’ Endowment campaign
Buimerc Corporation Ltd. rang the market opening bell to mark its support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, in the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai, as well as …
FinTech LIVE Dubai 2025: Two Months to Go
Join us at FinTech LIVE Dubai this year and discover the latest technologies, trends and regulatory developments shaping the future of finance across MEA …
75% of UAE residents expecting a bonus in 2025 – survey
The YouGov survey also highlights that 68 per cent of UAE residents feel secure about their current financial situation.
Emirates NBD, Visa introduce mobile payment solution for UAE businesses
Salima Gutieva, Visa’s Vice President and UAE Country Manager, said the introduction of Visa Commercial Pay-Mobile with Emirates NBD – a first in the UAE – offers businesses a more efficient and …
Deem Finance lands $400m J.P. Morgan deal to fuel UAE lending
The financial services provider, which forms part of the UAE’s Gargash Group, will receive up to $400m through a revolving facility …
How UAE residents can use bonuses for financial security
The UAE is witnessing a significant shift in how residents view their financial futures. About 75 per cent of residents in the Emirates expect a bonus in 2025 (compared to 68 per cent in 2024), …
UAE’s FAB prepares overhaul, picks Citi veteran as new investment banking head, sources say
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is planning to split its operations into four new divisions in a bid to strengthen its business in the Gulf and boost shareholder returns, two sources familiar with the …
Dubai Unveils DIFC Hedge Funds Centre To Attract Global Startups
Dubai is set to bolster its status as a burgeoning hub for hedge funds with the launch of the DIFC Hedge Funds Centre, a facility tailored for em …