The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED23.38bn ($6.36bn) if transactions in the week ending October 27. According to the Dubai Land Department there were 1,761 transactions this week, with the …
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital awaits note-holder votes for capital structure optimisation
Zawya sources say the investment bank was in last-minute discussions ahead of the note holder vote on the exchange offer …
Mashreq bank’s net profit rises 122% in first 9 months of 2023
Mashreq said the increase in operating income and net profit was primarily attributed to a significant 82 per cent increase in net interest income …
The UAE’s Banking Oasis: A Saga of Remarkable Growth and Resilience
In the expansive, mirrored halls of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a fresh and remarkable narrative is emerging. A narrative not of oil wells and skyscrapers, but of a financial …
B2B credit risk in UAE as businesses face cash flow constraints
The B2B (business-to-business) credit risk in the UAE is on the rise as businesses face cash flow constraints, according to Atradius, an authorised EU-reinsurer and trusted global leader in credit …
Record profits at top UAE banks set an upbeat tone for earnings season ahead
Blue-chip bank Emirates NBD latest to post massive profits, after ADCB and FAB Emirates NBD bank was the latest and yet another top UAE lender to record upbeat results in the past week. Image Credit: …
Dubai’s rise in global trade and the new face of globalisation
Dubai’s rise in global trade and the new face of globalisation By His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers Over the past few decades, globalisation has transformed economies …
UAE’s Banking Sector Shines: A Tale of Economic Resilience
Under the gilded skies of the United Arab Emirates, a story of economic resilience is being written. The protagonists: 13 national banks whose combined net profits have surged to an impressive AED 50.
UAE’s Emaar in talks to buy towers in New Alamein City: Alabbar
Alabbar noted that Emaar Misr for Development is not intending to delist its shares from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX …
UAE inter-bank fund transfers reach AED10.99 trillion in eight months
Fund transfers among UAE banks posted a rise of 35.6 percent to reach a whopping AED10.99 trillion in the first eight months of the year, the latest data showed. The bank deposits during the period …
Dubai or London: Which is better and more expensive to own a property?
London and Dubai both appear to be excellent options for Indian buyers looking for an investment property or overseas home. On the face of it, London and Dubai both appear to be excellent options for …
UnaFinancial seeks $15mln for its digital finance app in UAE
UnaFinancial, an international fintech group of companies, is set to raise up to US$15 million to launch a finance app in UAE in 2024. The service will address spending, investing and borrowing needs …
Dubai mega-bank hits new records as 9-month 2023 net profit tallies Dh17.5b – that’s 92% up
At the nine-month stage, the Dubai bank was putting in some high double-digits year-on-year. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Dubai: The profit growth march of UAE’s biggest banks continues, with …
iSwiss among the stars of the new financial world: the big news at Forex Expo 2023 in Dubai
Dubai is now one of the most important financial centres globally. This is also proven by the fact that the World Trade Centre in the UAE city was once again the venue for Forex Expo, the most …
UAE banks’ investments exceed AED 580 billion by end of August, reaching an all-time high
UAE banks’ investments surpassed AED 580 billion, hitting a record high in August 2023, according to the Central Bank of the UAE. The investment grew by 19.5 percent year-over-year to reach AED 585.4 …
The Battle Hymn of Billionaire John Paulson
Paulson, the legendary hedge fund billionaire best known for making an estimated $ … private jets and travel to Dubai. Paulson is seeking more than $189 million in damages. His suit, which alleges …
Commercial Bank of Dubai reports 46.4% rise in 9-month net profit
Commercial Bank of Dubai on Wednesday announced a record net profit of Dh1.936 billion for the first nine months of 2023, up 46.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2022.Outstanding …