UAE Launches Creator-led Startup Accelerator Valued At Over $130m
UAE Creators HQ and 500 Global unveil a creator-led accelerator valued at over $130m, spotlighting new startups at 1 Bi... Read more
Commercial Bank International Receives Approval To Close Islamic Banking Window
Dubai-based lender says the planned closure will not materially affect its operations The post Commercial Bank Internat... Read more
UAE Economy Set To Grow 5% In 2026, Says World Bank
World Bank forecasts UAE economic growth of 5% in 2026 and 5.1% in 2027, as global growth proves more resilient despite... Read more
HSBC Taps Into UAE Rising Wealth Inflows With New Asset Management Arm
The London-headquartered bank is launching 10 onshore funds as it focuses its growth efforts on regions such as Asia an... Read more
Saudi Arabia Overtakes UAE As MENA Sustainable Finance Tops $35bn
Banks and energy firms drive sevenfold market expansion since 2020, according to Bloomberg Intelligence report The post... Read more
Oman To Establish Its International Financial Centre Following Sultans Decree
The Centre will be headquartered in Madinat Al Irfan and will become a hub for financial services, attracting capital, ... Read more
Dubai Crypto Rules Updated As DFSA Reforms Token Regime At DIFC
DFSA implements Dubai crypto token framework at DIFC, strengthening safeguards and shifting suitability assessments to ... Read more
Wio Bank Unveils First UAE Bank Account For Content Creators
Wio Bank unveils UAE bank account designed for content creators, offering digital, multi-currency tools to support glob... Read more
Aldar Prices $1bn Hybrid Notes As Global Orderbook Tops $4.2bn
Aldar prices $1bn hybrid notes with a $4.2bn orderbook, strengthening its capital structure to support growth, acquisit... Read more
Abu Dhabi Launches $2bn Water Push To Tackle Global Shortages
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's new water initiative will benefit around 10 million people worldwide through clean wat... Read more
Lebanon Central Bank Seeks To Recuperate Embezzled Funds To Bolster Liquidity, Governor Says
Lebanon's central bank filed a criminal complaint against a former official, lawyer, and banker over alleged public fun... Read more
Refinancing Drives EMEA Loan Market To Highest Level Since 2007 – Report
Loan volumes hit $1.51 trillion in 2025 as borrowers rush to extend maturities The post Refinancing drives EMEA loan ma... Read more
India regulator Alleges Bank Of America Breached Insider Trading Rules In 2024 Deal
Bank of America arm violated rules in share sale of Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management, SEBI notice says The post I... Read more
How UAE Finance Is Redefining Innovation Through Impact
Abu Dhabi-raised entrepreneur and businessman Mahmoud Abu Ebeid swapped construction for code in 2020. Now his software... Read more
RAKBANK Secures In-principle Approval For AED-backed Stablecoin
In-principle approval from the CBUAE marks a milestone in the bank’s digital assets strategy as it combines blockchai... Read more