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

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

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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.

NRIs: Can't use GPay in India? Shops may refuse UPI now

GST crackdown on Indian vendors using UPI leads to panic, protests – many face refusals

UPI payment interface

UAE NRIs to face UPI limits in India from August 1

NPCI rolls out new UPI limits to cut system strain – balance checks, status views capped

New UPI usage rules will limit how often users can check balances and payment status daily.

Why is UAE moving away from SMS and email OTPs?

Your next OTP won’t come by SMS - UAE banks make security safer, say finance experts

Banks across the UAE are gradually replacing one-time passwords sent by SMS and email with app-based authentication to reduce fraud risks, improve login security, and give users more control over their digital banking.

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