Economy Finance

UAE Ministry of Finance Updates Accreditation Framework for eInvoicing Service Providers

News Editor 09/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, introducing updated eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers operating under the country’s Electronic Invoicing System. The new decision, which came into effect on 1

Business Finance

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Marks World Investor Week With University Partnership

News Editor 07/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has marked World Investor Week 2026 with an opening bell-ringing ceremony and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the University of Europe (UE) for Applied Sciences’ Dubai campus, reinforcing its focus on financial education and investor awareness. As a multi-asset exchange, ADX is supporting […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Finance

UAE FIU, VARA Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Virtual Asset Financial Crime

News Editor 06/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAE FIU) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in tackling financial crime linked to virtual assets. The agreement will enhance the exchange of financial intelligence, information and technical expertise between the two entities

Business Finance

UAE Ministry of Finance Lists Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

News Editor 02/10/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the official listing and start of secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, following the completion of subscription, allocation and settlement procedures. The latest issuance builds on the first tranche of the programme and forms part of the Ministry’s efforts

Finance

Dubai to Host Conference on UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2031

News Editor 29/09/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai is set to host the inaugural conference examining the role of financial institutions in implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025–2031 on Wednesday, September 30. The event is being organised by Al Masraf, the Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation […]

Finance

MBRSG Hosts Scientific Conference on Finance and International Trade in New Era of Protectionism

News Editor 29/09/2026

Photo Cedit: WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with the Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait and The Gulf Consultant for Consultations, Training and Research in Dubai, has organised a scientific conference examining the future of finance and international trade amid growing global protectionism. The Finance and International Trade in the

Finance UAE

UAE Ministry of Finance Opens Second Retail T-Sukuk Offering at 5.06% Profit Rate

News Editor 23/09/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the pricing and subscription launch of the second issuance under its Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, offering retail investors access to a five-year, Shariah-compliant government investment instrument. The AED50 million offering is open for subscription from 23 to 28 September 2026 through approved digital and

Finance

Reimagining finance: DIFC to convene global leaders across banking, private markets, asset management, FinTech, public policy and sustainability at Dubai Future Finance Week

News Editor 14/09/2026

Already confirmed and growing: over 850 speakers through a coordinated programme of 85+ events, including 12 signature forums, held over 14 stages, making Dubai Future Finance Week the region’s largest gathering for the global finance industry The inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, led by DIFC, is being held between 2 and 6 November 2026 Held […]

Finance

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework

News Editor 18/08/2026

Emirates NBD has launched the UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, designed to help corporate and institutional clients shift towards lower-carbon and more sustainable business models. The framework provides a structured methodology for identifying, assessing and labelling eligible transition finance activities. It focuses on reducing emissions in

Finance

Abu Dhabi Finance Week announces first speakers for 2026 edition

News Editor 13/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, has unveiled the first group of speakers for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026. Held under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships”, the event has already secured more than 200 international speakers from government, […]

Finance UAE

Emirati youth investments in Sharjah real estate reach $1bn

Miguel Hadchity 13/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Emirati youth have poured AED 4.3 billion ($1.17 billion) into Sharjah’s real estate sector as of August 2026, according to a statistical report released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department to coincide with International Youth Day. The cumulative figure reflects 7,052 traded properties held by

Finance UAE

ADNOC Gas reports Q2 2026 net income of $665m, beating guidance despite regional disruptions

Miguel Hadchity 10/08/2026

Photo Credit: Adnoc Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — ADNOC Gas plc announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Monday, posting net income of AED 2.44 billion ($665 million), surpassing the company’s guided range of AED 1.47 billion to AED 2.20 billion, despite what the company described as exceptional external disruptions […]

Finance UAE

Al Ansari Exchange UAE: Complete Branch List, Timings & Contact Details

Saba Malik 09/07/2026

Photo Credit : Al Ansari Exchange If you are looking for safe, reliable, and easy financial services in the UAE, Al Ansari Exchange has become a trusted choice for residents and business owners alike. This guide brings together useful information about its services, major branches such as Al Taawun, Electra, Sharjah Main, and Al Wahda […]

Finance

DFM secures FINMA recognition as foreign trading platform

News Editor 09/06/2026

Photo Credit: Government of Dubai Media Office Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Financial Market announced  that it has received official recognition from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority as a foreign trading venue, marking a significant step in the exchange’s ongoing strategy to broaden international investor access. According to the Emirates News

Banking Finance Money UAE

FAB Balance Check Guide (Online, SMS & ATM Methods)

Saba Malik 18/05/2026

For many UAE residents, employees, every salaried employee, and even a small business owner, Keeping track of an account balance has become an important part of managing money because regular Balance Check habits improve financial awareness, reduce stress, and help in making better decisions about money management and financial transactions at any place or moment. […]

Business Economy Finance Law UAE

UAE VAT Rules: What Businesses Must Know

Saba Malik 13/05/2026

For many small business owners in the UAE, one of the biggest responsibilities after 2018 has been learning how VAT works and why proper tax compliance matters for businesses of all sizes. In the United Arab Emirates, value-added tax may still feel relatively new to some companies, but with 2024 seeing nearly 79,400 registration applications, […]

Finance

UAE advances eInvoicing rollout with second awareness event for businesses

News Editor 11/05/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has stepped up preparations for the nationwide implementation of its electronic invoicing system by hosting the second awareness event on the country’s eInvoicing framework, aimed at guiding businesses through the transition to a fully digital invoicing ecosystem. Organised in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority and

Finance Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia posts $33bn deficit in Q1 2026 as spending surges 20%

Miguel Hadchity 06/05/2026

Image Credit: X/@MOFKSA Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Saudi Arabia recorded a fiscal deficit of SAR 125.7 billion ($33.5 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, as government expenditures climbed sharply while oil revenues declined, according to the quarterly budget performance report released by the Ministry of Finance. Total revenues for the January–March period reached […]

Bahrain Finance UAE

UAE and Bahrain sign major currency swap agreement to boost financial ties

Miguel Hadchity 09/04/2026

Photo credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — In a move set to deepen financial cooperation between two of the Gulf’s most prominent economies, the Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Bahrain have officially established a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham and the Bahraini Dinar.  According to the […]

Finance

ADNOC Distribution secures shareholder approval for $350m dividend, extends payout policy through 2030

Miguel Hadchity 02/04/2026

Photo Credit: ADNOC Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — ADNOC Distribution announced that shareholders approved all agenda items at its Annual General Assembly Meeting, including a final cash dividend of $350 million for the second half of 2025.  Equivalent to 10.285 fils per share, the payout is scheduled for distribution in April 2026. This brings […]