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UAE banks now speed up biometrics, AI fraud checks

New central bank AI guidance kicks in for banks with email, SMS OTPs being phased out

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More UAE banks now tighten security with biometrics logins, AI fraud checks

UAE residents can now get loans through e& money app

CBUAE grants UAE Finance Company Licence, 2m e& users get access to new credit options

UAE residents can now get loans through e& money app after new nod

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.

UAE keeps interest rate same in first decision of 2026

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

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in first decision of 2026, tracking Fed

US keeps interest rate same in first decision of 2026

Policymakers voted to keep target range for benchmark rate between 3.50% to 3.75%

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell takes questions from reporters during a press conference after the release of the Fed policy decision to leave interest rates unchanged, at the Federal Reserve in Washington, US.

How today’s US interest rate call affects your finances

No cut expected as US central bank waits, leaving UAE interest rates unchanged

What do rate cuts mean for your everyday or routine finances?

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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US credit card interest capped at 10% – what it means

Plan to slash US credit card interest sparks global debate over debt, banks, consequences

US credit card interest to be capped at 10% – what it means to UAE residents

Should UAE borrowers expect fewer rate cuts in 2026?

US policymakers remain divided on pace of easing next year, offering clues for UAE rates

UAE borrowers brace for slower rate cuts in 2026 as US Fed turns cautious

UAE revokes Omda Exchange licence, imposes Dh10m fine

Regulator cites breaches of law, related regulations after supervisory examinations

The UAE Central Bank has been strict with any signs of non-compliance related to AML and other requirements.

Expat deposits Dh100,000 in savings only to regret it

Missed rates, locked cash and inflation pressures are forcing UAE savers to rethink FDs

Dubai expat puts Dh100,000 of his savings in a single fixed deposit — and later regrets it

New digital system to settle blood money claims in UAE

New platform links prosecutors and insurers to speed up cases and cut paperwork

CBUAE, Dubai Public Prosecution launch digital system to settle blood money claims

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