CBUAE reports surge in Emiratisation across financial sectors, exceeding 2025 targets

UAE sees rise in Emiratisation across financial sectors

National employment in banking, finance, insurance hits 31% as hiring beats annual goals

UAE rolls out new eInvoicing system to boost compliance

Tax reporting function is expected to go live ahead of a planned pilot phase in July

UAE rolls out new eInvoicing system to boost compliance, streamline business transactions

25,000 jobs in DIFC bid to be first AI-native centre

Native AI programme is expected to generate $3.5 billion in economic benefits

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RAKBANK posts record Q1 profit of Dh1 billion

UAE lender boosted by asset growth, deposits rise and merchant business sale gain

RAKBANK posts record Q1 profit of Dh1 billion on strong lending, one-off gains

UAE AML rules updated: 5 changes to know

New guidance tightens checks on clients, trade flows and financial risks

UAE banks face tighter AML rules: 5 key changes to know

UAE banks roll out relief: What you can claim now

From loan holidays to zero-interest plans, lenders step in to ease resident burden

UAE banks are stepping up support for residents with a mix of relief measures — including loan deferrals, fee waivers, and zero-interest payment plans — aimed at easing short-term financial pressure. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

UAE banks get new AML rules to track risks

New guidance sharpens checks on clients, trade flows and cross-border banking 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.

Philippine central bank announces loan relief, fee cuts

Six-month grace period, waived digital transaction fees to ease impact of energy crisis

Loans to affected borrowers may also be temporarily excluded from past due and non-performing loan classifications for up to one year

Off-plan buyers in Dubai get a major mortgage boost

ENBD, Dubai Holding tie-up gives early mortgage access to Meraas, Nakheel homes

Nakheel's Bay Villas on Dubai Islands. (Used for illustrative purposes).

UAE Central Bank to develop e-KYC platform

The platform enables secure data sharing strictly based on explicit customer consent

The new process introduces a unified national approach that supports both financial institutions and fintech companies

How Dubai banks are backing start-ups with cash boosts

Emirates Islamic will reward 55 SME customers as UAE lenders support entrepreneurs

Currently, over 40,000 SMEs bank with Emirates Islamic’s business banking segment.

UAE, Philippines link payments to speed remittances

Central banks partner to improve remittances and expand fintech cooperation

UAE, Philippines link payment systems to boost remittances

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