Emirates NBD ATM Fee Waiver Announced for ATM Withdrawals and Debit Cards Across UAE and GCC
Dubai — Emirates NBD has announced a temporary waiver of several customer charges, removing fees for ATM withdrawals and for […]
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Nearly 13,000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Nearly 13,000 flights scheduled into and out of the Middle East have been cancelled since February 28, aviation data show,
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Nasdaq Dubai Temporary Closure Announced as UAE Regulators Pause Trading
DUBAI, UAE — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on Monday, 2
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UAE Financial Regulator Warns Investors About Unlicensed Firm Ethr.trading
Dubai, Feb 26, 2026: The Capital Market Authority has issued a public advisory stating that Ethr.trading is not licensed to
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DFSA Fines Ark Capital Management $504,000 Over Regulatory Breaches
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has hit Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited with a $504,000 (Dh1.85 million) fine after finding
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Sharjah Islamic Bank 2025 Results: Net Profit Hits AED 1.3 Billion, 20% Dividend Proposed
Sharjah Islamic Bank’s 2025 results show the lender returned to a stronger footing, posting a net profit of about AED
ADIB Profit Dh8.1b as Bank Posts Record 2025 Earnings and Boosts Dividend Payout
ABU DHABI – It’s been a banner year for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). The lender announced on Thursday that
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Emirates NBD Digital Bond Sets UAE First with AED 1 Billion Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai
Emirates NBD has priced AED 1 billion of Digitally Native Notes (DNNs) under its EMTN programme, the first AED-denominated digital
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Iranian Rial Free Fall Deepens Iran Currency Crisis 2026 as Protests, Sanctions and Inflation Rock Economy
Tehran, Jan 14, 2026 – Iran’s economy was rocked as the Iranian rial plunged to historic lows and inflation surged,
RAKBank Dirham Stablecoin Gets Historic CBUAE Approval: A First for UAE Banking
It feels like we’ve been watching the UAE’s digital asset space hold its breath for a while now, waiting for
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Dubai Clear and Nasdaq Dubai Secure Major EU Recognition, Becoming First in MENA to Gain ESMA Tier 1 Status
DUBAI — It’s a massive win for the region’s financial credibility. In a move that validates years of regulatory tightening
Commercial Bank of Dubai Becomes First UAE Bank to Launch Open Finance Services
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) activated the UAE’s first fully operational Open Finance service, allowing
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Why UAE Workers Are No Longer Rushing to Withdraw Cash Salaries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Low-income workers across the UAE are increasingly keeping their salaries in digital accounts instead of
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E& UAE Stablecoin Payments: AE Coin Could Simplify Digital Payments, Yet Challenges Remain
The UAE’s shift toward cashless payments has been talked about for years, but lately it feels different. Less theoretical. More
Beyond Digital Cash: 4 Things That Make the UAE’s Digital Dirham a Game-Changer
The UAE recently completed its first-ever real government transaction using the new Digital Dirham, a transfer conducted on the mBridge
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What is the Digital Dirham? Your Guide to the UAE’s New CBDC
A major shift in the UAE’s financial landscape has begun. The country’s new Digital Dirham has been used in a
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Why Dubai’s Residential REITs Are Attracting Global Investors in 2025
Dubai’s real estate market has long been a beacon for international investors seeking robust returns and portfolio diversification. Among the
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UAE Banks to Raise Minimum Balance Requirements from June 2025: What Expatriates and Residents Need to Know
Several major banks in the United Arab Emirates have announced plans to increase their minimum balance requirements starting June 2025,