Saudi Arabia's digital government achievements highlighted through national performance indicators

Sobha Realty launches domestic wire transfer on ONE Sobha App

This initiative builds on Sobha Realty’s broader investment in immersive digital technologies that are reshaping luxury real estate engagement

FAB reports record 9-month results, net profit crosses Dhs16bn

FAB reports robust 9-month results, net profit crosses Dhs16bn

The bank’s robust performance was driven by double-digit growth across all business divisions, supported by diversified revenue streams, strong client activity

Abhimanyu Girotra, chief executive officer of Huru

Huru CEO on redefining financial inclusion in the UAE

Huru’s employer-focused payroll feature could prove a major growth lever, especially as companies seek compliant, employee-friendly alternatives to legacy WPS systems

Dubizzle Group reports strong UAE profitability ahead of DFM listing

Dubizzle Group reports strong UAE profitability ahead of DFM listing

Dubizzle Group’s listing on the Dubai Financial Market is expected to take place on 6 November 2025

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan’s First Women Bank

Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan’s First Women Bank

Established in 1989, FWBL operates as a full-fledged commercial bank with 42 branches across the country, offering retail, SME, and corporate banking services

Louise Broekman, founding director of the Advisory Board Centre

GCC economies lead a new era of advisory board governance

The use of advisory boards has become a hallmark of credible corporate governance, particularly when engaging with sovereign funds and private equity

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

Alternative investments offer diversification beyond traditional portfolios: JP Morgan’s Mark Hampstead

The head of Alternative Investments, EMEA, discusses the growing accessibility of private markets, infrastructure opportunities, and the importance of portfolio diversification in an uncertain world

ALEC Holdings debuts on DFM Image Dubai Media Office

ALEC Holdings makes record DFM debut with Dhs1.4bn IPO

The IPO, priced at Dhs1.40 per share, valued ALEC at Dhs7bn ($1.91bn) and attracted around Dhs30bn ($8.1bn) in orders, more than 21 times oversubscribed

New law passed to boost CBUAE's financial oversight Image courtesy WAM

UAE enacts new law to reinforce CBUAE’s financial oversight

The decree law aims to strengthen the CBUAE’s independence, enhance the stability of the UAE’s financial sector, and align regulation with global standards

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Dubai Financial Sector Strategy gets nod, here’s what it entails

The strategy will implement 15 transformative programmes over three years, targeting capital markets, asset and wealth management, SME financing, virtual assets, and fintech

National Bank of Fujairah's Rehan Ali on how banks can empower SMEs

National Bank of Fujairah’s Rehan Ali on how banks can empower SMEs

Rehan Ali, head of Business Banking at NBF, discusses what it will take to finance and sustain SME growth

FAB issues second $20m blue bond, follows successful debut in Aug

FAB issues second $20m blue bond, follows successful debut in Aug

FAB said its latest Blue Bond reflects growing collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable economic growth in the UAE and beyond

MultiBank strengthens global IB network, pays out $120m in commissions

MultiBank strengthens global IB network, pays out $120m in commissions

MultiBank Group was recognised for its exceptional IB programme at Forex Expo Dubai 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 6–7

DIFC marks 20th anniversary, reports record performance in 2024

DIFC report highlights Dubai’s rise as a global hub for alternative investments

According to the report, emerging markets are now positioned as key growth engines for the alternatives industry, driven by rapid GDP growth

Abu Dhabi's Multiply Group acquires majority stake in Italy’s ISEM Packaging

Abu Dhabi’s Multiply Group acquires majority stake in Italy’s ISEM Packaging

Abu Dhabi’s Multiply Group moves into its fifth consumer-focused vertical with a 60.8 per cent acquisition of ISEM Packaging Group

Emirates NBD named official banking partner of Coca-Cola Arena

Emirates NBD named official banking partner of Coca-Cola Arena

The partnership comes at a time when Dubai is witnessing strong growth in its live events and entertainment sector

DIFC’s DEWS scheme surpasses $1bn in assets under administration

DIFC’s DEWS scheme surpasses $1bn in assets under administration

Since inception, the scheme has attracted strong participation across the DIFC community and was later extended to expatriates in 61 Government of Dubai entities

DMCC and Vara sign partnership for tokenisation of commodities

Dubai’s DMCC and VARA partner to drive tokenisation of commodities

The initiative builds on DMCC’s existing work in digital commodities, including its gold-backed digital asset offerings via the Tradeflow platform

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

Astra Tech rebrands PayBy to ‘botim money’, aligns with overall strategy

The rebrand to botim money is key to Astra Tech’s journey to unify its fintech capabilities, deepen AI integration and expand financial inclusion

Meet Antonio Roulet Magides: The fintech founder redefining compliance

The 29-year-old founder and CEO of Solvent Global, and managing member of Solvent Capital Partners, tells us how he’s breaking new ground in the world of compliance

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank surpasses Dhs50bn in deposits as digital banking gains ground

Wio Bank said on Monday it has crossed Dhs50bn ($13.6bn) in customer deposits, less than…

Badr Al Ghurair, founder of Huru

Huru launches in UAE to drive financial inclusion for unbanked communities

Huru integrates payments, remittance, and savings tools into a single, user-friendly app

Dr Owi S Ruivivar is the chief portfolio strategist at Bank of Singapore, on Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Navigating uncertainty: A new approach to portfolio construction

Amid 2025’s market volatility, a new strategic allocation framework by Bank of Singapore uses robust optimisation, scenario simulations, and tailored alternatives to build resilient, diversified portfolios

DP World and Paypal to collaborate on cross border digital trade payments image courtesy WAM

DP World, PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital trade payments

DP World said the collaboration combines its global supply chain expertise with PayPal’s payments infrastructure to support international trade and enhance efficiency for businesses

Eid Al Etihad holiday announced for government entities in UAE

UAE’s FTA reports record corporate tax filings, cites these factors

The FTA DG said the high level of voluntary compliance reflected growing tax awareness among business sector and the efficiency of the EmaraTax digital platform

Tokinvest secures VARA’s first multi-asset issuance licence, raises $3.2m

Tokinvest secures VARA’s first multi-asset issuance licence, raises $3.2m

Tokinvest’s $3.2m pre-seed round was backed by VCs, family offices and high-net-worth investors, including Triliv Holdings and Exponential Science

IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital

Abu Dhabi’s IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital

Sammaan Capital has provided over $19bn in home loans to more than 680,000 families and extended $9.5bn of mortgage-backed loans to over 100,000 small businesses

Saudi PIF sells 10% stake in Tadawul

Saudi Arabia mulls full foreign access to main stock exchange

This move will enable all foreign investors to participate without meeting eligibility rules

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11bn bond issue

Kuwait has estimated sovereign wealth assets of more than $1tr

ALEC Holdings prices $381m Dubai IPO at top of range, raises Dhs1.4bn

ALEC Holdings prices $381m Dubai IPO at top of range, raises Dhs1.4bn

Shares are expected to begin trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on or around October 15 under the symbol “ALEC”