UAE Digital Banking News – Fintech, Services & App Updates

UAE DIGITAL BANKING

UAE DIGITAL BANKING

HSBC launches onshore asset management business in UAE

UK lender expands Dubai presence as it targets fast-growing Middle East wealth market

2m read

Why hyper-personalisation now defines modern banking

From tailored products to anticipatory services, AI is reshaping customer–bank ties

As consumer expectations rise, banks must offer experiences similar to those found in leading digital platforms.

Why stablecoin is moving into the mainstream in the UAE

Global adoption accelerates as regulated dirham-backed AE Coin enters everyday payments

Why stablecoins are moving into the mainstream worldwide, in the UAE

UAE banks end SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6

From January 6, online card payments will need approval via bank apps, not text messages

In a major shift aimed at strengthening digital banking security, banks in the UAE will begin phasing out one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via SMS and email.

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

Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible

Analysts estimate that generative AI could unlock $340 billion of value for banks

Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible

FAB, Pay10 go live with UAE Open Finance initiative

The launch marks a key milestone under Al Tareq, enabling secure payments

FAB is among the first banks in the UAE to launch Open Banking services, allowing selected retail current and savings accounts to connect through Open Finance

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

More UAE low-income workers to get real access to money

UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS) has ensured nearly universal digital salary payments

New WPS upgrade has been transforming UAE wage payments with instant data integration and stricter oversight.

Why UAE banks ditch OTP SMS: It's not just about safety

Secure app environments make it harder to hack bank accounts, easier to stop such attempts

For UAE residents who frequently make payments, transfer money, or shop online, this is a big upgrade in everyday convenience.

6 ways how you pay will change in UAE by 2026

What UAE residents can expect from the next big wave of payments in 2026

Paying for anything in the UAE will look different in 2026: 6 changes you will see

How to send money without a bank account in the UAE

How some UAE residents use to transfer money abroad without a traditional bank

Traditional currency exchange have long been the go-to option for UAE residents sending money abroad. However, digital remittance apps are slowly gaining ground.

LOAD MORE

TRENDING STORIES