United Arab Emirates - Page 2
46 articles
UAE and India set $200 billion trade target by 2032
The UAE and India are pushing to double their trade to $200 billion by 2032, with new investment projects, financial links, and digital payment initiatives aiming to transform cross-border business and currency flows.
Abu Dhabi First Bank targets Asia trade with Singapore summit
Abu Dhabi First Bank wrapped up its third Middle East Asia Summit in Singapore, where capital flows and technology took center stage in talks about reshaping trade and investment between the two regions.
Emirates NBD pushes Swiss franc green bonds in funding shake-up
Emirates NBD is pitching Swiss franc green bonds, hinting at a new direction in sustainable funding and currency strategy for one of the UAE's top banks.
Emirates NBD wins UAE's top sustainability award for second year
Emirates NBD has clinched the UAE's highest federal sustainability honor for the second year in a row, showing real progress in responsible banking and climate action.
Seviora and Bank FAB launch strategic investment partnership
Seviora and Bank Abu Dhabi First have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding investment opportunities and market access across the Middle East and beyond
UAE sovereign wealth funds surge into global top tier
Three UAE sovereign wealth funds have climbed into the global top ten, managing more than two trillion dollars and driving international investment flows. Their strategies are redefining how state assets influence economies and currency stability worldwide
UAE dividend payouts surge as investors chase stable sectors
UAE-listed companies paid out AED 30.4 billion in cash dividends in the first half of 2026, up 28 percent, as investors zeroed in on sectors with steady profits despite regional uncertainty.
Emirates NBD Egypt becomes official banking partner of Gouna Film Festival
Emirates NBD Egypt will back this year's Gouna Film Festival as its official banking partner, aiming to boost creative talent and help regional cinema reach more viewers.
UAE Dirham Holds Steady Against Egyptian Pound in Major Banks
The UAE dirham opened Saturday with minimal movement against the Egyptian pound, as banks across Egypt posted nearly identical rates for both buying and selling the currency
UAE dirham steady against Egyptian pound as banks close for weekend
The UAE dirham kept its value against the Egyptian pound on Friday, September 25, 2026. No changes appeared at leading Egyptian banks as the sector paused for the weekend.
Bank and property stocks steady UAE markets as indexes hold firm
UAE stock markets wrapped up the week with main indexes barely budging. Banking and real estate shares kept things stable, while trading volumes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai showed investors are still in the game.
UAE stock market liquidity jumps as big trades split Abu Dhabi and Dubai
UAE stock markets saw liquidity top AED 1.8 billion as large direct trades and selective buying sent Abu Dhabi and Dubai in different directions. Regional exchanges posted mixed results.
Big direct deals hit Abu Dhabi First Bank shares as profit growth slows
Abu Dhabi First Bank shares saw AED 41.6 million in direct trades after the bank posted just a 1% rise in half-year profits for 2026. The moves show how investor tactics are shifting in the UAE's banking sector.
Abu Dhabi First Bank shares move in 804 million dirham block deal
A one-off trade of 40 million Abu Dhabi First Bank shares, worth 804 million dirhams, has stirred the market and raised fresh questions about investor tactics and the influence of big banks in the UAE.
UAE pushes deeper into BRICS payments, even as US sanctions tighten
The UAE is carving out a central role in BRICS cross-border payments, using bilateral deals and digital platforms. But US sanctions and the lack of a single system bring new risks and slow down real adoption.
Paymob lands $35 million to push digital payments across MENA
Paymob has raised $35 million in pre-Series C funding to speed up its digital payment rollout for businesses in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Pakistan. The company wants to reach more merchants across the MENA region.
Major Payment and Banking Leadership Shifts Signal New Era for 2026
August 2026 saw a wave of high-level departures and appointments across global payments and banking, with Apple, Barclays, Mastercard, Monzo, and Coinme all reshaping their leadership teams and regional strategies
ADIB Appoints Chief AI Officer to Drive Digital Banking Ambitions
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has named Pedro Uria-Recio as its first chief AI officer, aiming to accelerate responsible AI adoption and support its Vision 2035 strategy for innovation in Islamic banking
FCA Appoints Attachés in India and UAE to Boost UK Financial Links
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has named new attachés in Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, aiming to deepen regulatory cooperation and attract investment into the UK's financial sector from Asia and the Middle East
Fintech Funding Drives Expansion in Private Credit and Payments
Recent funding rounds are reshaping fintech, with new capital supporting private credit platforms, rent-to-own vehicle solutions, and AI-driven automation for banks and businesses across multiple continents
Emirates NBD Taps Dubai Future District Fund for Fintech and AI Expansion
Emirates NBD is joining forces with Dubai Future District Fund to accelerate the adoption of fintech and AI solutions, aiming to streamline banking operations and improve digital services for customers and businesses in the UAE.
Page 2 of 2