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7 big changes coming to the UAE in May 2026

From AI hiring to new bank rules, key UAE changes residents must prepare for

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What's changing in the UAE this May and what it means for you

DIFC just changed who can set up companies — see how

New rules remove eligibility limits, widen access, and tighten oversight via CSPs

Prescribed Companies are widely used as cost-efficient vehicles for holding assets such as shares, real estate and intellectual property, and are popular among high-net-worth individuals

Gold and silver go digital at Emirates Islamic

New app-based service allows customers to buy, sell and store precious metals

Customers can manage precious metals via mobile banking app.

Emirates Islamic profit up – but here’s the catch

Deposits and financing grow, but net profit dips on higher impairment charges

Customer deposits increased 7 per cent to Dh109 billion in Q1 2026.

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.

How to close a UAE bank account

Explained: Process, required documents, timelines and fees for closing a UAE bank account

Ask Gulf News: How to close a UAE bank account

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.

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.

UAE economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty

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

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.

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