Dubai expat puts Dh100,000 of his savings in a single fixed deposit — and later regrets it

Expat deposits Dh100,000 in savings only to regret it

Missed rates, locked cash and inflation pressures are forcing UAE savers to rethink FDs

More UAE low-income workers to get real access to money

UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS) has ensured nearly universal digital salary payments

New WPS upgrade has been transforming UAE wage payments with instant data integration and stricter oversight.

Why UAE banks ditch OTP SMS: It's not just about safety

Secure app environments make it harder to hack bank accounts, easier to stop such attempts

For UAE residents who frequently make payments, transfer money, or shop online, this is a big upgrade in everyday convenience.

Rate cuts over? UAE borrowing costs to still drop soon

Slow US rate cuts mean modest relief ahead as UAE loan, credit card costs ease gradually

Rate cuts nearly over — but loan costs will still drop for UAE residents in 2026

New ADNOC card offers 15% return on fuel, transport

FAB, Mastercard, ADNOC Distribution partner on credit card linked to UAE purchases

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6 ways how you pay will change in UAE by 2026

What UAE residents can expect from the next big wave of payments in 2026

Paying for anything in the UAE will look different in 2026: 6 changes you will see

US, UAE on track for final interest rate cut of 2025

Markets see 90% chance of a 25bps Fed cut next week as UAE readies its decision

As high interest rates meant it’s more expensive to borrow money, big purchases slowed or got delayed.

Why UAE NRIs are getting foreign asset notices now

Guide on why the notices are being sent and how NRIs can fix residency and filing issues

Know what needs to be done if you are an NRI and have received a notice from the Indian income tax department.

UAE travellers are rushing to buy travel insurance now

Days of cancelled flights prompts UAE travellers to focus more sharply on trip protection

Flight disruptions to blame? UAE travellers rush to sign up for travel insurance

Do UAE banks freeze accounts after death?

This freeze applies even to joint accounts, and it remains in place

Many expats don’t realise their UAE accounts freeze immediately after death. A will can prevent long delays and protect your family’s access to essential funds.

Now use AI to shop in Dubai after Mastercard-MAF deal

Mastercard rolls out AI-powered Agent Pay in Dubai, with first transaction outside US

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Millions now qualify after UAE drops loan salary rule

Banks get room to set own loan rules as lower-income residents gain formal credit access

Millions more now qualify as UAE drops salary requirement for personal loans

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