The strategy will implement 15 transformative programmes over three years, targeting capital markets, asset and wealth management, SME financing, virtual assets, and fintech
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 Group was recognised for its exceptional IB programme at Forex Expo Dubai 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 6–7
The initiative builds on DMCC’s existing work in digital commodities, including its gold-backed digital asset offerings via the Tradeflow platform
The rebrand to botim money is key to Astra Tech’s journey to unify its fintech capabilities, deepen AI integration and expand financial inclusion
Wio Bank said on Monday it has crossed Dhs50bn ($13.6bn) in customer deposits, less than…
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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
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
GCCO Richard Surrency on how fund managers in the Gulf are navigating demands for operational excellence, sustainability, and a stronger local presence
The listing is part of a broader trend of rapid expansion in the global thematic fund market, which has almost doubled over the last five years to reach $562bn globally
The UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia invested $132bn abroad in the same period, accounting for 29 outbound and 10 inbound green FDI deals
Patel discusses the strategic thinking behind Wio Bank’s success, its unique approach to serving SMEs and customers, and his vision for the future of banking in the region
Ibrahim Kamalmaz discusses the firm’s key milestones, regional M&A growth, and evolving corporate payment infrastructure in the Middle East
Remittances remain central to how people in the UAE support families abroad, with 49 per cent sending money for humanitarian or family needs
Regional investors accounted for 56 per cent of allocations and international investors 44 per cent
Domestic and intra-regional transactions are expected to continue leading M&A activity, with mid-sized deals providing the most practical path to growth in transformative sectors
Rothschild & Co will also take over LLB’s existing Dubai office, bringing the total number of staff in its Middle East wealth management arm to around 25
Under the qualified status, the DMTT provides certainty to MNE groups that no foreign tax will be applied to UAE profits, while other jurisdictions will recognise the top-up tax obligations due in the UAE
More than 300,000 commission-free trades were executed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Nasdaq Dubai
The partnership will enable Zand to offer seamless, secure and efficient cross-border money transfers to its customers
Bitcoin’s rally is being powered by growing certainty of Fed rate cuts, sustained institutional buying, and moves by the Trump administration to ease investment in crypto assets
The region’s 9 per cent AuM growth underscores its rising prominence as a hub for institutional and retail capital, says BCG’s Lukasz Rey
The UAE saw a single listing, Dubai Residential REIT, which raised $584m on the Dubai Financial Market
The companies aim to build predictive systems for sensitive areas of the global financial ecosystem
A strong internal control framework relies on five key pillars: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, shares the group CFO
In 2024, Thndr recorded more than $13bn in trading value and executed 12 million trades
RIQ will deliver AI-native risk transfer solutions tailored to IHC and its group companies
CBUAE took the decision following the US Fed’s announcement to keep the interest rate on reserve balances (IORB) unchanged
Proceeds from the issuance will partly fund a tender offer of up to $100m for Arada’s outstanding 2027 Sukuk, with the remainder earmarked for general corporate purposes