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Trump’s stablecoin chosen for $2bn Abu Dhabi investment in Binance

The investment deal between MGX and Binance utilised USD1, a World Liberty-issued stablecoin on the Binance blockchain

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Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedes

Cryptocurrency prices surged to a record high after his election win, but have fallen this year

IMF trims 2025 Middle East, North Africa growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

IMF trims 2025 MENA growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

The MENA non-oil importers are now expected to see real GDP growth of 3.4 per cent in 2025, versus an earlier forecast of 3.6 per cent

Abu Dhabi's IHC, ADQ, FAB launch stablecoin image Getty Images For illustrative purposes

Abu Dhabi: IHC, ADQ, FAB launch dirham-backed stablecoin

The stablecoin is intended for use across a wide range of applications, from individual consumer payments to advanced digital use cases such as AI and machine-to-machine transactions

UAE’s FAB profit beats estimates on strong growth in non-funded income

The results come as FAB undergoes a restructuring aimed at strengthening its business in the Gulf and boosting shareholder return

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to World Bank

A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar

PayPal Office Opening in Dubai with

PayPal’s Suzan Kereere on the company’s growing presence in the Middle East

In an exclusive conversation, Suzan Kereere, president of Global Markets at PayPal, shares how the company’s new regional hub in Dubai fits into its global strategy

Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024, driven by non-oil sector

S&P downgrades Bahrain’s outlook to ‘negative’ on weak financing conditions

Bahrain’s financial situation have prompted S&P Global to downgrade its outlook

Institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

An institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

The whitepaper, titled ‘The Multi-Family Office Advantage’, was launched at a roundtable hosted by Lighthouse Canton in collaboration with the DIFC’s Family Wealth Centre

Saudi takes big leap in banking reform with NPL securitisation

Insights: Saudi eyes banking reform with NPL securitisation

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for its first major sale of non-performing loans — a pivotal move signalling its commitment to global financial standards

ADX shares q1 trading figures

ADX Q1 trading soars on foreign, institutional inflows

ADX’s market capitalisation climbed by 3.2 per cent year-on-year to exceed Dhs2.93tn at the end of Q1 2025

Too soon to panic? EFG Holding Group CEO urges calm over US tariffs

Speaking at the 19th EFG Hermes One-on-One Investor Conference in Dubai, Awad said global investor sentiment had been shaken by rising uncertainty

Stocks plummet in Asia as fallout from Trump tariffs deepens

Japan’s Nikkei sank 6.6 per cent to hit lows last seen in late 2023, while South Korea dropped 5 per cent

UAE issues cabinet decision on non-resident nexus for corporate tax law

UAE issues rule on non-residents’ nexus for corporate tax purposes

The new regulation clarifies when non-resident investors in QIFs and REITs are subject to corporate tax under the country’s tax law

2PointZero's Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA platform

2PointZero’s Maseera acquires Egyptian fintech platform ADVA

By leveraging a proprietary AI-driven credit scoring model that incorporates alternative data, ADVA has successfully underwritten first-time borrowers

GCC banking sector poised for robust growth in 2025 predicts report Image Getty Images for illustrative purposes

GCC banks ride wave of economic diversification, poised for robust year

EY’s GCC Banking Sector Outlook predicts sustained growth, driven by resilient economies, transformation plans, and robust demand in 2025

CBUAE unveils new Dhs100 note image CBUAE

UAE unveils new Dhs100 note ahead of Eid Al Fitr

The new currency note is made of polymer and features an innovative design and advanced security features

Ranjit Khanna Bank of Singapore

Navigating super trends: Bank of Singapore’s Ranjit Khanna on AI, geopolitics and Asia’s rise

Khanna discusses how shifting geopolitical landscapes, rapid technological advancements like AI, and the urgent need for sustainable investing are reshaping investment strategies

Hubpay launches new solution, expands into UAE’s $1.2bn payroll market

Hubpay expands into UAE’s $1.2bn payroll market with new solution

The new offering complements Hubpay’s existing business solutions, including a digital business account that reduces standard account processing times to under 24 hours

UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 4.40% following US Fed move

UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 4.40% following US Fed move

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.5 per cent

EFG Holding to list Valu on EGX Image- EFG Holding

EFG Holding announces plans to list Valu on Egyptian Exchange

In line with the listing plans, EFG Holding will distribute shares in Valu, equivalent to a 20.488 per cent stake in the company, to its shareholders based on the book value of the shares

Citigroup reduces bonuses paid in 2024 for regulatory fixes

In 2024 the committee paid 68 per cent of the maximum bonus amount, which was not disclosed by the bank, lower than in the previous two years

George Tataru s a lead solutions consultant, Treasury & Capital Markets at Finastra on Insights: Banking on sustainability, mitigating risks

Insights: Banking on sustainability, mitigating risks

To effectively manage and mitigate risks arising from climate and other factors, it is crucial for banks to modernise their systems, for now and the future

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GCC worker remittances dip to $131.5bn in 2023, shows latest GCC-Stat data

According to the latest GCC-Stat data, the total labour force in GCC countries reached 31.8 million, representing 54.2 per cent of the total population

Khalid Bin Kalban, VC & CEO, Dubai Investments

Dubai Investments posts 21% rise in 2024 profit

The group will launch several mixed-use real estate projects in the UAE while remaining focused on the timely execution of projects in hand

Aldar Investment raises $500m through an oversubscribed green sukuk

Aldar Investment raises $500m through an oversubscribed green sukuk

The proceeds will be used in line with Aldar’s Green Finance Framework to refinance sustainability-accredited real estate within AIP’s portfolio

Crypto payments outfit Ripple secures key Dubai licence

The entity, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, will be the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA

Global Ventures' Noor Sweid on Coming of Age and the region's startup landscape

Global Ventures’ Noor Sweid on Coming of Age and the region’s startup landscape

Noor Sweid, founder and managing partner of Global Ventures, discusses the MENA region’s entrepreneurial growth, the future of innovation and her book

Saudi Arabia: Impact46 completes SAR918m stake sale in Rasan

Saudi Arabia: Impact46 completes SAR918m stake sale in Rasan

The transaction aligns with Impact46’s investment strategy of supporting high-growth, early-stage companies

Private financing increasingly prominent among GCC issuers shares S&P Global Ratings Dr Mohamed Damak

Private financing increasingly prominent among GCC issuers: S&P Global Ratings

GCC investors will remain on the radar of large companies that aim to raise money outside of the traditional banking system or capital markets, especially when interest rates are high