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One payment setup could unlock the GCC market

Network International says one integration can help UAE merchants expand across Gulf

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Network International has launched a new regional payment service that allows merchants to accept payments across GCC markets through a single integration.

UAE Central Bank opens urgent Banque Misr branch review

Regulator orders forensic lookback into transactions linked to firms cited by US

UAE Central Bank orders urgent Banque Misr review after US proposal

Why interest rates matter less than they used to

Modern central banks now rely on liquidity, lending and balance sheets alongside rates

If there is one lesson central banks have learned over the past two decades, it is that changing one benchmark rate is often not enough to steer a complex, interconnected global economy.

Emirates NBD customers can split payments at checkout

The zero-interest, zero-fee option is available for eligible purchases from Dh100

The latest rollout means eligible Emirates NBD credit cardholders can use the instalment option at participating merchants without having to apply for a separate instalment facility.

What can you pay for with crypto in the UAE?

Where Bitcoin works in the UAE’s digital economy – and the rules behind it

Bitcoin and other digital assets are gaining new payment uses, but strict regulations still shape how transactions work.

How Jaywan cardholders save on travel, dining, shopping

UAE residents can use Jaywan cards for daily purchases, online shopping, ATM withdrawals

How Jaywan cardholders can save on travel, dining, shopping, entertainment

UAE banks deferred Dh13.5 billion in loan repayments

135,031 customers had benefited from loan repayment deferrals as of July 30

UAE banks deferred Dh13.5b in loan repayments under CBUAE support package

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July

Base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) stays at 3.65%

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged for fifth time

Fed kept rates unchanged between 3.50% to 3.75% despite persistently high US inflation

Fed chair Kevin Warsh

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

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

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.

Why UAE residents shouldn’t expect rate cuts next week

Strong US economic data reduces chances of a June rate cut in UAE due to dirham-peg

The funds, estimated to be worth millions of dirhams, were subsequently processed through official channels to help return them to their rightful owners.

Will UAE tenants now need credit checks before renting?

Here’s how UAE’s new credit score screening system will work for tenants, landlords

Do UAE tenants now need approved credit checks before signing rental contracts?

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