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UAE resident sends Dh4,600 via app, money goes missing

After a routine transfer, UAE resident faces silence, delays, and no refund: Next steps?

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UAE resident sends Dh4,600 via remittance app, funds debited but never received

New norms for UAE insurance, telemarketing to go ahead

Board also reviewed updates on the “Jisr” platform for central bank digital currencies

In a CBUAE board meeting held on Tuesday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, several financial regulations were approved.

First phase of UAE digital dirham to be free for users

New digital currency aims to speed up payments at no cost

The bank confirmed that users will be able to benefit from this service in handling their financial transactions.

Rate cuts over? UAE borrowing costs to still drop soon

Slow US rate cuts mean modest relief ahead as UAE loan, credit card costs ease gradually

Rate cuts nearly over — but loan costs will still drop for UAE residents in 2026

UAE cuts interest rate for third, final time in 2025

Base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) lowered to 3.65% from 3.90%

UAE cuts key interest rate for third and final time in 2025, mirroring Fed

US, UAE on track for final interest rate cut of 2025

Markets see 90% chance of a 25bps Fed cut next week as UAE readies its decision

As high interest rates meant it’s more expensive to borrow money, big purchases slowed or got delayed.

CBUAE to introduce new products for low-income workers

New digital savings tools to help low-income workers earn returns on small deposits

The initiative forms part of wider efforts to improve financial inclusion and streamline financial services for workers.

Millions now qualify after UAE drops loan salary rule

Banks get room to set own loan rules as lower-income residents gain formal credit access

Millions more now qualify as UAE drops salary requirement for personal loans

UAE: Send money in 10 seconds using mobile numbers

Through ‘Aani’, you can send money online without using a bank account number

'Aani', an instant payments platform operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

UAE central bank scraps minimum salary rule for loans

Residents, including low-income workers, can now open bank accounts and access services

UAE central bank scraps minimum salary requirement for loans

Central Bank of UAE gets four Assistant Governors

Each appointee brings wealth of experience within the UAE’s financial sector

Central Bank of UAE gets four Assistant Governors for the first time

Lower interest rates soon: 4 ways your money will grow

US Fed and UAE Central Bank cut key rates by 0.25% for the second time this year

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

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