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Hamdan names Ziina winner of Dubai-it Award in business

Ziina's payment volume now exceeds $1.5bn, with 500,000 users and 290,000 business owners.

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Ziina was founded by siblings Faisal, Sarah and Talal Toukan, who saw an opportunity in Dubai to develop an integrated financial platform.

UAE regulator monitors Binance security incident

FSRA says protecting clients and supporting orderly functioning of markets are priorities

The FSRA said it is engaging closely with Binance and monitoring the incident.

UAE firms urged to meet year-end Emiratisation targets

Firms with 50 or more employees must meet their 2026 Emiratisation targets by 31 December

The ministry encouraged employers to use Nafis to find Emirati candidates across a range of disciplines, qualifications and experience levels, from recent graduates to experienced specialists.

Bought UAE property? India’s tax alert could affect you

India targets undisclosed UAE assets with new tax compliance scheme

Deadline looms for voluntary disclosure of UAE properties under Indian tax rules

Masdar issues first $600m blue bond, rated AA- by Fitch

Five-year bond draws AA- ratings from S&P and Fitch, the highest for corporate blue bonds

The US$600 million five-year tenor bond is rated AA- by S&P and Fitch, making it the highest-rated public blue bond issued globally to date by a corporate.

Dubai launches world's first chamber-led AI marketplace

Chamber AI Hub launches with 22 AI agents for finance, HR and procurement, aiming for 100

The platform currently provides companies with access to 22 specialised AI agents across seven functional areas.

Sheikh Hamdan names FIX Dessert a Dubai-it Award winner

Sales of Dubai-style chocolate rose 1,234 per cent in one year, according to Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan announces FIX Dessert as winner of Dubai-it Award

Can AI make legal protection more affordable?

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses

Among 1,300 legal professionals surveyed in 2026, 69% used general-purpose generative AI, up from 31%.

Dubai rental contracts hit 1 million for the first time

New Dubai rental agreements rise 10.5% to 515,300, as renewed deals reach 521,600 in 2025

New rental agreements increased 10.5 per cent to 515,300 contracts, with a combined value of Dh69.1 billion.

UAE recalls 1,983 Toyota Highlanders over safety risk

Recall covers Toyota Highlander VXR and GXR models manufactured between 2021 and 2023

The defect involves the reclining mechanisms of the second-row seats, which allow passengers to unlock the seatbacks, adjust their angle and secure them in position.

5 new UAE rules this month: What changes for residents

Know the latest UAE rule changes to avoid hefty fines and stay compliant.

New UAE regulations: From school photography to shared housing and food standards.

Dubai beats 2026 cashless target, adds Dh8b to economy

Cashless transactions reach 90.1%, while government digital payment readiness hits 100%

The report showed that cashless payment initiatives contributed more than Dh8 billion to the emirate’s economy.

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