Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

As trade policy continues to evolve and global uncertainties persist, commodity markets may be a crucial piece in the mosaic of where we truly stand

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Primrose Capital secures key ADGM regulatory nod, eyes MENA expansion

Primrose seeks to deepen the investment corridor between Singapore and Abu Dhabi at a time when the two jurisdictions are stepping up cooperation on fintech and capital-markets development

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DeFi Technologies enters MENA market with Dubai launch

The move aims to support the growing institutional appetite for digital assets in the UAE and broader Gulf region

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

This first DLT-based digitally native bond will be issued by FAB, listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform

Family Office Summit's Obediah Ayton on trends impacting generational wealth transfer

Family Office Summit’s Obediah Ayton on trends impacting generational wealth transfer

The chair of the summit shares insights, ranging from next-gen leadership and gender diversity to wealth tech and sustainability

Ali Nanji, Regional Sales Director, Middle East – Backbase - on re-inventing the commercial banking experience in the Middle East

Insights: Re-inventing the commercial banking experience in the Middle East

Relationship managers remain essential to commercial banking — but they need modern tools and data-rich platforms to do their jobs effectively, says Nanji

DubaiNow app users can now access their credit report, credit score

Etihad Credit Bureau’s integration with DubaiNow follows earlier efforts such as its service linkage with TAMM Abu Dhabi

Gold hits near three-week high as bill to end US shutdown passes Senate

UAE Central Bank boosts gold reserves by over 19% in Q1

In addition to the rise in gold holdings, the CBUAE reported robust growth in various categories of banking deposits

UAE secures top sovereign credit ratings from major agencies

UAE secures top sovereign credit ratings from major agencies

Three major global credit rating agencies underscores the UAE’s robust fiscal standing, positioning it among a select group of countries globally with strong sovereign credit ratings across the board

Gulf Business panel: What’s next for IPOs, investments and generational wealth in UAE?

As global and regional dynamics continue to shift, the Gulf Business panel reaffirmed the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for investment innovation and long-term growth planning

Tawasul Transport, Mbank launch AE Coin digital payments in Abu Dhabi taxis

Tawasul Transport, Mbank launch AE Coin digital payments in Abu Dhabi taxis

The wallet, available on Apple Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery, enables seamless transactions with a fixed exchange rate of Dhs1 to AEC 1, providing financial stability and ease of use

Oman to implement personal income tax in 2028, targets high earners

Oman to implement personal income tax in 2028, targets high earners

Oman will impose a 5 per cent tax on taxable income for individuals whose gross annual income exceeds OMR42,000, derived from specific income types outlined in the legislation

UAE ranks 10th globally for FDI in 2024, attracts record Dhs167.6bn

UAE ranks 10th globally for FDI in 2024, attracts record Dhs167.6bn

Since 2015, annual FDI inflows into the UAE have grown from Dhs31.6bn ($8.6bn) to Dhs167.6bn, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.5 per cent

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UAE’s central bank maintains base rate at 4.40%

This decision was taken following the US Fed’s decision to maintain the interest rate on reserve balances

CICC's Barry Chan on bridging China-Gulf investment flows

CICC’s Barry Chan on bridging China-Gulf investment flows

Barry Chan, head of Asia-Australia Region, outlines how the firm aims to drive two-way capital flows within the China-GCC corridor, tapping into the Gulf’s growing appetite for cross-border collaboration

OECD Pillar Two: What it means for multinational businesses in the UAE

OECD Pillar Two: What it means for multinational businesses in the UAE

Intercompany transactions — such as intellectual property fees, intra-group loans, and cost-sharing agreements — will get closer inspection

Bloomberg LP's Lina Abou Diab highlights how policy, investor appetite, and long-term sustainability goals are shaping the region’s fixed income strategies in 2025

Steady momentum, strategic shifts: Inside EMEA’s sustainable finance landscape

Bloomberg LP’s Lina Abou Diab highlights how policy, investor appetite, and long-term sustainability goals are shaping the region’s fixed income strategies in 2025

binghatti launches Binghatti Capital in Difc

Dubai’s Binghatti launches DIFC-based Shariah-compliant asset management firm

The new entity plans to manage approximately $1bn in Shariah-compliant private credit and real estate strategies

GCC public spending projected to hit $542bn in 2025

GCC public spending projected to hit $542bn in 2025

Oil revenues remain the largest component of government income in the region, making fiscal positions highly sensitive to global oil price fluctuations

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan on AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the global financial divide

RIQ is the official name for IHC BlackRock and Lunate's reinsurance platform in ADGM Image ADGM

RIQ: IHC names new AI-native reinsurance platform

RIQ is supported by more than $1bn in initial equity commitments and is targeting over $10bn in liabilities

Trump reports more than $600m in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

Trump reports over $600m in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

According to reports, a meme coin released earlier this year by the president — $TRUMP — alone has earned an estimated $320m in fees

Dubai’s second tokenised property fully funded in under 2 minutes

The offering attracted 149 investors from 35 nationalities, pushing the waiting list to more than 10,700 individuals

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

Binance launches in Syria: What users need to know

Binance, which holds 21 regulatory licenses worldwide, will enable Syrian users to access a full suite of crypto services

EU to remove UAE from AML/CFT 'high-risk' list, adds Algeria, Lebanon

EU to remove UAE from AML/CFT ‘high-risk’ list, adds Algeria, Lebanon

The UAE will be delisted alongside Barbados, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda

Nettlestone Capital Advisors launches in DIFC

Nettlestone Capital Advisors launches in DIFC

Nettlestone is among the few firms in the DIFC offering fundraising services tailored to alternative and specialist managers targeting Gulf-based investors

Syed Muhammad Ali od MyZoi shares how tech is reshaping financial access in the GCC

Banking on inclusion: How tech is reshaping financial access in the GCC

Governments, regulators, fintech innovators, employers and civil society must work together to ensure that no one is left behind, says MyZoi’s CEO

Insights: Why AI trader agents could be a valuable financial asset by Saad Naja

Insights: Why AI trader agents could be a valuable financial asset

By offering scalable, adaptive tools that cater to all levels of traders, AI trader agents aim to bridge the gap between access and expertise — empowering users to trade smarter, not harder

Abu Dhabi: ADGM assets under management show 33% YoY rise in Q1

Abu Dhabi: ADGM assets under management show 33% YoY rise in Q1

The number of fund and asset managers at ADGM grew to 119 managing 184 funds in Q1

Bridging Dubai and Singapore: A private banking mission in a changing world

As wealth in the Gulf rises and client expectations shift, Bank of Singapore’s head of private banking for Europe and the Middle East, Ranjit Khanna, is further strengthening the financial institution’s operation in Dubai