UAE Banks News – Services, Offers & Financial Updates

Could the UAE’s new Jaywan card save you money?

How Jaywan works, where you can use it and what it means for residents

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In addition to global networks such as Visa and Mastercard, UAE residents now have another payment option - Jaywan, the country's first domestic card payment scheme.

Bank of Baroda pays $600 million to settle NMC case

Settlement ends claims against the bank; $5b fraud case against former NMC heads continue

A Bank of Baroda signboard is seen outside one of the lender's branches in Mumbai, India. The bank has agreed to pay $600 million to settle litigation linked to the collapse of UAE healthcare company NMC Health.

UAE's first retail T-Sukuk opens: Profit rate unveiled

Two-year Sharia-compliant Sukuk opens for subscription from June 24 with six-month payouts

The UAE Ministry of Finance has opened subscriptions for the country’s first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing investors to participate with a minimum investment of Dh1,000.

UAE borrowers rethink loans, credit cards as costs rise

Mortgages remain popular as residents weigh costs before taking personal loans and credit

UAE consumers are becoming more selective about borrowing decisions as higher costs and changing spending patterns reshape demand for loans, credit cards and other forms of financing.

UAE retail T-Sukuk: How to invest from Dh1,000

New Shariah-compliant investment opens access to government Sukuk through UAE banks

The first issuance details of the T-Sukuk, including the return offered and subscription timeline, are expected to be released shortly. File image of a teller at an Al Ansari exchange branch in Karama used for illustrative purposes.

UAE credit scores: Why they matter beyond banks

How your credit score shapes renting, jobs, phone plans and insurance in the UAE

Credit scores UAE: Four ways it affects your life outside the bank

How new UAE law treats 18-year-olds differently now

From renting apartments to car finance: The new rights 18-year-olds just gained in the UAE

The UAE has officially lowered the legal age of adulthood from 21 to 18 under the new UAE Civil Transactions Law, enabling them to act independently across a wide range of civil and financial matters without parental or guardian consent.

Banks told to tighten anti-fraud security beyond OTPs

Central bank launches anti-fraud centre amid rising digital scam threats

CBUAE issues a guidance note to protect consumers and ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

Inside Emirates Development Bank’s UAE growth vision

From Oil Economy to Industrial Powerhouse: EDB at the Heart of the UAE’s Transformation

EDB’s CEO on financing innovation, SMEs and a resilient ‘Made in the Emirates’ economy

Emirates NBD secures India nod for RBL Bank acquisition

Regulatory nods pave way for major India–UAE banking investment

Green light for Emirates NBD’s expansion in India’s fast-growing banking market

‘UAE banks did not seek Covid-style bailout during war’

UAE banking sector says profits and lending remain resilient amid tensions

Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman, Abdulla Al Ghurair Group during a panel discussion on the opening day of Make it in the Emirates 2026.

UAE seeks board membership on Swift banking network

UAE banks say sector remains strong despite regional war concerns

A view of the Dubai skyline. The UAE is seeking representation on the board of global financial messaging network Swift as its banking sector expands its role in international payments and trade.

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