People walk along an alley at a bazaar in Bahrain's capital Manama on March 11, 2026.

Bahrain banks offer loan deferrals, liquidity boost

Installments paused for three months while banks tap expanded funding support

Sharjah Islamic Bank posts 19.4% profit growth in Q1

Strong financing income and diversified revenue streams lift net profit to Dh381 million

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a strong financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2026

Now, you can get credit reports at Al Ansari Exchange

Al Ansari Exchange expands ECB service for individuals across UAE branches

The bureau provides comprehensive credit reports and credit scores for both individuals and companies in the UAE, with credit scores ranging from 300 to 900, where higher scores indicate stronger creditworthiness.

CBUAE picks Vermeg for debt and Sukuk market platform

CBUAE names Vermeg to develop new infrastructure for national debt and Sukuk settlement

The new platform will serve as the backbone for recording, settling and safekeeping government debt securities and Islamic bonds, helping modernise how these instruments are traded and managed in the UAE.

How Dubai’s new HSBC pact could unlock global capital

DET-HSBC alliance aims to bring more foreign firms, investors and wealth into Dubai

The partnership aims to support deeper engagement with participants in global capital markets, including institutional allocators, private equity firms, and multinational corporations seeking to access regional capital pools or establish financing and treasury operations in Dubai.

DWTC firms get faster banking access with Wio deal

New partnership aims to simplify account opening and support business growth

DWTC Free Zone ties up with Wio to speed up business banking

UAE instant payment system Aani hits 12.5 million users

Platform sees sixfold growth as UAE shifts rapidly to cashless payments

'Aani', an instant payments platform operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

ADCB offers cashback, loan perks for frontline heros

Offer includes up to Dh1,000 cashback, loan relief and exclusive banking perks

ADCB will also automatically waive credit card interest charges on retail outstanding balances for April 2026.

UAE economy set to grow 5.6% in 2026: Central Bank

UAE records fiscal surplus of Dh61.7 billion in first nine months of 2025

The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade of goods during the first nine months of 2025 rose by 24.6 percent, the central bank said

How GCC central banks are helping banks weather crisis

Liquidity support and rule easing help GCC banks manage war-driven risks

S&P has classified the governments of Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE as highly supportive of their banking systems, and therefore likely to receive extraordinary government support if necessary. Pictured above the UAE Central Bank.

UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement

The agreement reflects the strength and depth of the ties between the countries

UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement

CBUAE: New 9-to-6 rule to stop unwanted marketing calls

Institutions are required to take all necessary measures within 90 days to comply

UAE Central Bank issues new 9-to-6 rule to stop unwanted telemarketing calls

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