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These are the technologies reshaping payments, banking in the UAE

The UAE is poised for rapid advancements in financial technology innovations, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology

Insights: Careers with purpose in a world of change

Insights: Careers with purpose in a world of change

The right sort of education in banking and finance is going to become even more important for the GCC in a world of technology-driven automation and climate change, says the MD of MENA and Asia at The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Jamal Saleh - UBF DG on the potential of digital lending and financial inclusion

UAE Banking Federation’s Jamal Saleh on the potential of digital lending

Jamal Saleh, director general of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), emphasises the need for a robust and inclusive digital lending ecosystem in the UAE to support economic growth and financial inclusion

Difficult task of digital transformation: Developing banking ecosystems of the future

Apart from the banks being institutions of public trust, we cannot forget that they are, at the same time, companies focused on sales, growth, and expansion

Egypt to sell United Bank stake in IPO on local bourse

Egypt to sell United Bank stake in IPO on local bourse

The Central Bank of Egypt is currently pursuing approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Stock Exchange

UAE banking sector's liquid assets surpass Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

UAE banking sector’s liquid assets exceed Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, liquid assets rose by 2  per cent, or Dhs14.9bn, compared to Dhs786.6bn at the end of Q1 2023

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

The share buyback will be carried out through open-market purchases and financed by the lender’s retained earnings and excess cash

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon tie-up to support carbon market trading

Emirates NBD, BeZero Carbon partner to support carbon market trading

This collaboration marks Emirates NBD as the first bank in the UAE to integrate an independent ratings agency into its voluntary carbon market trading operations

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT

UAE central bank fines local bank Dhs5.8m for AML lapses

UAE central bank fines local bank Dhs5.8m for AML lapses

The central bank imposed the hefty fine after an examination found deficiencies in the bank’s AML/CFT policies and procedures

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reports robust performance in H1 2024 GettyImages

FAB posts record H1 profit of Dhs8.4bn amid strong revenue growth

The bank’s profit before tax grew by 15 per cent year-on-year to Dhs10bn

KFH plans to acquire a stake in Saudi Investment Bank

Kuwait’s KFH reportedly plans to acquire a stake in Saudi Investment Bank

Deliberations between the two lenders are reportedly ongoing but there is no certainty that they will result in a deal

UAE banks provide Dhs15.6bn to trade, industrial sectors in Q1 2024

UAE banks provide Dhs15.6bn to trade, industrial sectors in Q1 2024

National banks accounted for 90 per cent of the combined credit to the two sectors, while the remaining 10 per cent (Dhs84.3bn) came from foreign banks

Dubai wealth fund ICD’s 2023 profit jumps 68%

Dubai wealth fund ICD posts Dhs60.8bn in full-year profit

The state investor posted a record-high net profit of Dhs60.8bn, buoyed by an increase of Dhs24.6bn from its transportation and banking businesses

UAE’s FAB reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Yapi Kredi

The final details of the potential deal for Turkey’s fourth-biggest private bank are being hammered out after months of negotiations

consumer confidence in UAE banking sector rises to 90 per cent image-by-WAM

Consumer confidence in UAE banks climbs to 90%, here’s why

Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, UBF and Mashreq chairman, said UAE banks are leveraging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics

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Revolutionising banking-as-a-service: BKN301 on bridging financial markets across Europe and MENA

Stiven Muccioli’s insights shed light on BKN301’s mission to revolutionise banking services, underscoring the importance of innovation, adaptability, and cybersecurity in the ever-evolving fintech landscape

Siobhan Bryon of Finastra on the rise of digital and personalised services in the regional banking sector Image Supplied

Digital, personalised services are impacting regional banking

AI can support more seamless experiences with BaaS and embedded finance, such as faster and more accurate credit decisions and fraud detection

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Here’s what Dubai’s new 20% tax regime for foreign banks means

The new tax regime clarifies that the headline 9 per cent corporate tax will be creditable against the emirate-level tax on foreign banks

UAE banks set for another year of record growth

UAE banking sector assets hit record Dhs4.1tn in 2023

Total deposits of resident and non-resident customers with UAE banks rose by 13.5 per cent YoY to reach Dhs2.5tn

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - ADCB

UAE bank ADCB Q4 net profit jumps 38%, beats forecasts

Net interest income in the fourth quarter increased by 17 per cent year-on-year to Dhs3.41bn

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What is the average salary increase in the UAE in 2024?

More than one-third of companies have plans to raise wages by up to 5 per cent

Nasser Al Awadhi - group CEO adib

Power Letters 2024: Nasser Al Awadhi, group CEO of ADIB

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is actively working on prioritising substantial investments in renewable energy, clean technology, and eco-friendly projects

How banks are leveraging the power of GenAI

GenAI is an excellent tool to improve research for faster processing of more data from a wider range of sources to support decision-making

How regtech tools can enhance compliance and security

Cover story: How regtech tools can help UAE-based entities enhance compliance and security

NorthLark’s Eshana de Silva tells Gulf Business that regtech promises to marry the new landscape of post-financial crisis regulation to the new landscape of digital technologies

UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank successfully issues $500m green senior sukuk Image Getty Images

UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank successfully issues $500m green senior sukuk

The issuance attracted interest from more than 100 global and regional investors with the final order book closing at $2.6bn

Mashreq sees 122% rise in net profit in first nine months of 2023 Image WAM

Mashreq bank’s net profit rises 122% in first 9 months of 2023

The increase in operating income and net profit was primarily attributed to a significant 82 per cent increase in net interest income

Emirates NBD makes strategic investment in Komgo Image Dubai Media Office

Emirates NBD makes equity investment in trade finance platform Komgo

The strategic investment in Komgo was made through Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund, which was set up earlier this year

These 4 Emirati women lead UAE’s powerful financial institutions

Emirati Women’s Day celebrations are being held under the theme “We Collaborate for Tomorrow” this year

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Central Bank of the UAE’s H1 2023 budget revealed

On an annual basis, the central bank’s public budget surged by 32.15 per cent, equivalent to Dhs158bn