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Visa, Mastercard users can turn crypto to cash faster

Bitget’s new feature enables instant fiat deposits to Visa, Mastercard in 140+ currencies

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UAE, Saudi, Qatari banks now give out more loans: Why?

Emirates NBD, FAB, Al Rajhi raise guidance as easing rates fuel loan and income growth

More banks are offering deals on their existing loans, where they reduce the interest rate charged for a one-year period, passing on the recent cut in interest rates to the customers. The picture is used for illustrative purposes only.

US, UAE look to cut rates drastically to help borrowers

Global markets are pricing in three rate cuts during the remaining meetings this year

When the US Fed cuts rates or keeps rates steady, UAE follows suit—impacting loans, mortgages, and financing.

DIB H1 profit hits Dh4.3b, assets cross $100b

H1 growth on strong financing, deposits, asset quality, expanding AI efficiencies

DIB delivers Dh4.3 billion profit in H1 2025, crosses $100 billion in assets

10 ways Digital Dirham will change how you use money

Your cash is becoming digital: Simple perks of UAE’s new CBDC—faster, cheaper, smarter

The new symbol of UAE Dirham unveiled by the Central Bank in March this year.

No rate cuts: What this means for your loans, savings

With no Fed rate cut in July, UAE loan rates stay high—here’s what residents need to know

When the Fed holds steady, UAE rates do too—impacting loans, mortgages, and financing.

Need cash quick? Credit card helps when short of funds

No paperwork, no waiting, no stress: How to make 'Cash on Credit' work for you

Need cash quick? How a credit card helps me when I'm short of funds

New India banking law kicks in: Key changes from Aug 1

Indian expats should know how new banking rules impact SBI, PNB and unclaimed deposits

India’s Ministry of Finance just confirmed that new rules under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will be enforced starting this August.

Mashreq posts Dh6.2b income on lending, digital gains

Bank maintains strong profitability and efficiency while expanding globally, digitally

Mashreq posts Dh6.2b in H1 income as lending, digital gains rise

Now shop and pay with crypto, India's UPI using PayPal

New tools aim to cut cross-border costs, simplify global payments for users, merchants

The Paypal app.

Turkish Airlines seals first ever Islamic financing

UAE lender DIB backs Airbus A350 purchase in 12-year Shariah-compliant lease

Turkey has become a major global force in the civil aviation space, placing huge orders with Boeing and Airbus.

Extra charge on UAE cards abroad: 6 ways to avoid it

From September 22, using UAE-issued debit and credit cards overseas will cost more

Credit card fees, often viewed as a highly intricate web of numbers, can get more complex when factoring in overseas transaction fees.

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