A Dubai resident fell victim to BNPL fraud, losing Dh20,000 through unauthorised transactions without receiving any OTPs or alerts.

How UAE resident lost Dh20,000 in BNPL fraud

How BNPL fraud happens, security gaps, and legal steps UAE consumers can take to stay safe

Why your Heinz ketchup just got more expensive

Heinz hikes costs again—even as shoppers cut back on ketchup, beans, and ready meals

Kraft Heinz Breakup Primed To Split Its Ketchup From Hot Dogs

7 must-knows when using your UAE bank card overseas

You can make purchases and withdraw cash with most UAE cards overseas

When travelling overseas, your UAE-issued debit or credit card is one of the safest ways to pay — and to withdraw cash. But keep these tips in mind..

Can ChatGPT, Gemini help you manage salaries better?

AI can help with budgeting, investment tips—but best to leave complex finances to humans

Using AI finance apps can be smart for tracking spending, setting savings goals, and receiving basic investment ideas.

Your chocolates are getting smaller and pricier: Why?

Record cocoa costs fuel bar shrinkage and price hikes, as global supply crisis deepens

Prices of cocoa butter—which gives chocolate its creamy mouthfeel—and cocoa powder, responsible for flavor and color, have hit all-time highs.

UAE expats: Any delay when remitting? 5 steps to take

Al Ansari Exchange glitch reminds expats why it pays to be prepared for remittance hiccups

A money exchange centre in Abu Dhabi.

Why money talks make or break relationships today

New survey shows why honest money conversations are vital from first date to wedding day

According to new findings, 41% wait until they’re engaged or married to discuss money seriously — and for over a third, the topic only comes up when problems arise.

Israel-Iran conflict can push up prices of daily items

Tensions at Strait of Hormuz could trigger fresh inflation, delaying rate cuts globally

The central bank’s top tool for controlling inflation is its power to affect interest rates. Now with rising oil prices adding new inflation risks, central banks may hold off on cutting rates before the end of this year.

UAE employees quit jobs not just for pay, workload

New Robert Walters report reveals most resignations tied to false management promises

A new report from recruitment giant Robert Walters sheds light on a growing workplace trend — one that many professionals in the UAE will find all too familiar.

Disney trips worldwide that will fit your budget better

From ticket prices to snacks, here’s where your dirhams go furthest at Disney parks

A file photo of visitors watching a performance at the Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney Co. Magic Kingdom park in Orlando.

Raise financially smart children: Talk money at home

Framing money as a tool for goals helps children develop a healthy view of finances

Children tend to mirror their parents’ attitudes toward money; when parents model a positive, healthy relationship with finances, their children are more likely to adopt similar views and behaviours.

Your credit card debt grows faster when your costs rise

More daily expenses mean more card swipes—here’s how debt piles up without you noticing

In the UAE, many residents will likely find that when everyday spending on groceries, fuel, bills, or school fees leaves less breathing room in their monthly budgets, there is an uptick in their credit card bills.

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