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UAE economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty

Strong ratings, record trade and property boom highlight UAE economic strength

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Global agencies, investors back UAE’s fiscal strength amid geopolitical headwinds

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.

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.

How Islamic finance can fund space exploration

Sharing risks and profits, Islamic finance can revolutionise investing in space projects

According to the Satellite Industry Association (May 2025), in 2024, record-breaking growth has been achieved with 2,695 satellites deployed via 259 launches, bringing the total number of active satellites to 11,539.

UAE unveils limited-edition gold and silver coins

Gold and silver coins celebrate MBZUAI’s fifth anniversary and AI achievements

The University is celebrating five years since welcoming its first cohort in 2020, highlighting its achievements from 2020 to 2025.

Dubai regulator DFSA slaps $455,000 fine on brokerage

DFSA says firm misled insurers and reinsurers using altered documents

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), headquartered in DIFC, regulates financial firms operating in the centre.

UAE’s top bank FAB posts record 2025 profit

2025 profit jumps 24% to Dh21.1b as revenue, assets hit records, dividend proposed

UAE’s top bank FAB posts record 2025 profit as non-interest income surges

Emirates Islamic 2025 net profit rises to Dh3.3b

Strong financing demand and deposits lift Emirates Islamic to a record 2025 result.

Total income surged by 11% to Dh6 billion as assets grew by 31.2% to Dh146 billion in 2025.

Emirates NBD net profit hits Dh24 billion in 2025

Strong lending, deposits and digital growth lift Emirates NBD to a record 2025 result

Emirates NBD posts Dh29.8 billionn record profit

Open finance at UAE banks: Faster credit, new services

Customers get more control over money: UAE Banks Federation’s Jamal Saleh

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Emirates NBD issues Dh1b first digital bond in MENA

Largest Dirham-denominated digital bond in the region, listed on Nasdaq Dubai

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