A source at one of the UAE’s biggest lenders told The Banker that it expects “emergency response” costs to reach around $30mn this year after AWS data centres in the UAE sustained damage from Iranian …
Dubai financial regulator expands digital asset rules, adopts agentic AI
DUBAI: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has introduced a series of regulatory initiatives and technological updates to streamline procedures, expand digital asset regulation, and …
UAE extends small business relief for corporate tax until December 2029
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029.
DFSA advances financial competitiveness through proactive regulations, agentic AI
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has introduced a series of regulatory initiatives and technological updates to streamline procedures, expand digital asset regulation, and integrate …
Chinese tech firms target Dubai for global expansion as flying cars, drone delivery and payments scale up
Chinese tech firms ARIDGE, Keeta Drone and PingPong are using Dubai to expand flying cars, drone delivery and cross-border payments into global markets …
UAE extends Corporate Tax relief until 2029 for businesses earning up to $817,000
The UAE has extended Small Business Relief until December 31, 2029, allowing eligible businesses with annual revenue of up to AED3m ($817,000) to benefit from simplified Corporate Tax rules …
No customer left behind: SIB’s Nabil Abou Alwan on inclusive, omnichannel banking
The head of Retail Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on why accessible banking means far more than a good app, spanning branches, a 24/7 contact centre and the UAE’s first screen-reader-enabled b …
UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until 2029
The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, and strengthen the business environment …
AED 10,000 in free value for UAE startups — if you stop running your business on a personal card
Dubai Founders HQ and Mastercard, with Pemo, give eligible UAE startups and SMEs more than AED 10,000 in first-year savings and benefits.
UAE introduces minimum tax price for liquids used in e-cigarettes effective Sept.1
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on the minimum Excise Price for Tobacco Products and Liquids used in Electronic Smoking …
HSBC Private Bank appoints Feras Al Jaramani to lead its UAE Market
The UAE remains a strategically important market for HSBC, attracting more net inflows of millionaires than any other country in the world …
UAE’s Islamic Bank Ruya Goes Live With Agentic AI In Production, Partners With Magure To Build An AI-Native Bank
UAE’s Islamic Bank Ruya Goes Live With Agentic AI In Production, Partners With Magure To Build An AI-Native Bank. [6 August 2026] Dubai and Ajman, UAE. ruya, the UAE’s digital-first Islamic community …
UAE sets new minimum excise price for vape liquids
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced a new minimum excise price for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools. The new rule will start on September 1, 2026.The ministry said the decisi …
UAE well positioned to connect Islamic capital with high-growth markets, says Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered says the country can connect nearly $6 trillion in global Islamic finance assets with opportunities across Asia and Africa …
UAE announces minimum tax price on e-cigarette liquids from September
Under the decision, a minimum excise price of Dh1 per millilitre will apply to liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools …
Al-Futtaim Flex Drive: New UAE Car Finance Plan Cuts Toyota and Lexus Payments for Two Years
Al-Futtaim’s Flex Drive lowers Toyota and Lexus monthly payments for the first 24 months, then raises them for the final three years. Here’s the trade-off.
Ajman Bank supports Al Ain Class Motors’ expansion with new financing facility
Ajman Bank, being committed to supporting the growth of local businesses, has enhanced its relationship with Al Ain Class Motors with an aim to facilitate such well established businesses within the …