Amid further corporate tax reforms due to be implemented in 2026, businesses in the UAE should be motivated to align with the country’s push to become more globally competitive and transparent
The number of hedge fund managers has more than doubled since the start of 2024, with 81 being ‘billion-dollar club’ funds
In H1 2025, Invictus posted a 164 per cent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to Dhs189.7m, while revenue rose 43 per cent to Dhs6.1bn
Smart devices, cars and wearables are emerging as new endpoints for payment confirmation
With dormant coins, institutional holdings, ETFs, government reserves, and long-term retail owners, the amount of Bitcoin you can actually buy is shrinking quickly
By 2045, officials project the finance cluster will add $15.2bn to direct GDP, create 8,000 skilled jobs and attract at least $4.6bn in investment
A new addition to this year’s programme, the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium, drew CFOs and treasurers seeking guidance on using Bitcoin as a reserve asset
The signing at Binance Blockchain Week reflects Dubai’s emergence as a key hub for global blockchain and crypto activity
As investment strategies evolve, families in the region are starting to formalise their wealth management
The Gulf’s growing web of treaties is creating a more stable, rules-based environment that global capital prefers
For 2026, Dubai has set expenditure at Dhs99.5bn, focused on development projects linked to the Dubai Plan 2033 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33
Since 2020, IPOs on the ADX have raised about Dhs59bn, supported by strong demand and steady economic growth
Aster currently operates 10 hospitals, 113 clinics and 298 pharmacies in the UAE under the Aster and Medcare brands
Mastercard’s Prakriti Singh outlines how the agreement with Circle could reshape cross-border payments, remittances, and digital trade
With one of the world’s largest intergenerational wealth transitions underway, Middle Eastern families are combining tradition, innovation, and purpose to ensure their legacies endure
Resilience in 2025 is not about predicting the next crisis. It is about proving that you can withstand it, with data that investors can trust, insights that are timely, and decisions that are visible, says Mirwani
The head of research at Al Ramz offers his take on IPOs and what individual investors should keep an eye on
Trowers & Hamlins’ senior associate in international banking and finance, shares insights on navigating Oman’s new digital banking regulations
Mehvish Ayub, Bank of Singapore’s Head of Managed Solutions Advisory at the DIFC Branch, shares how its strategic asset allocation approach helps investors build resilient, well-diversified portfolios while capitalising on opportunities across regions and alternatives
The guidelines enables issuers to meet global investors’ expectations, enhance investor confidence and support the kingdom’s position as a regional centre for sustainable finance
Whizmo’s CEO outlines how financial technology is turning digital wallets into engines of inclusion, speed, and trust
As global wealth creation enters a new era of higher rates, fragmented growth, and rapid technological disruption, Gulf investors are rethinking how to balance resilience, risk, and purpose
DFM’s total market capitalization stood at Dhs995bn, reflecting a well-balanced and diversified sectoral composition
As part of the transaction, HSG, Boyu Capital, and others acquired shares from existing investors
Crypto’s roots are in the West, but the Gulf is now leading innovation with regulation and global collaboration
Established in 1989, FWBL operates as a full-fledged commercial bank with 42 branches across the country, offering retail, SME, and corporate banking services
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
Net proceeds will be used to settle the employee stock ownership plan, fund strategic mergers and acquisitions, and maintain strategic flexibility for growth
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
The strategy will implement 15 transformative programmes over three years, targeting capital markets, asset and wealth management, SME financing, virtual assets, and fintech