Dubai Financial Market Officially Launches Dubai Clear, Dubai CSD
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) (PJSC) today officially launched its new subsidiaries, Dubai Clear (L.L.C.) and Dubai CSD (L.L.C.). Dubai Clear is the region’s...
Mobile Money Make International Remittances Cheaper
The GSMA today issued a report entitled, ‘Driving a Price Revolution: Mobile Money in International Remittances’ that looks at the impact of mobile money...
Islamic comprehensive motor insurance launched
Starting from 2.6 % of the vehicle's value
A new tempting promotion on motor comprehensive insurance by Methaq
In the framework of the persistent initiatives of...
Middle East investment banking fees up 22%
Thomson Reuters released its investment banking analysis for the Middle East region for the first nine months of 2013.
UAE to establish Institution for Registration of Mortgage Capital Assets
Proposal for a new law regarding guaranteed mortgage transactions
Establishment of electronic guarantees record; creating awareness; providing training sessions
In line with its commitment to promote...
CFA Emirates congratulates new charterholders at Annual Charter award ceremony
Last night the President and Board of CFA Emirates, the association for financial and investment professionals, hosted its annual charterholder ceremony at the Burj...
LUUP and Emirates International Exchange to Roll Out Comprehensive Mobile Wallet...
Luup International Ltd., a leading mobile payments solutions provider of Norwegian origin, and Emirates International Exchange (EIE), a leading exchange house in the United...
Outlook for Insurance Sector Growth in the Region Strong, Says DIFC...
Deep structural changes and changing attitudes toward risk are driving long-term growth in the insurance sector within the Middle East and North Africa region,...
Mortgages to Foreigners Maybe Capped at 50% of Home Value, Sources
A large number of international media sources report that UAE's Central Bank have issued guidelines restricting mortgages for expatriates to 50 percent of the...
CFA Institute drives international financial standards; Registration increase 131 %
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announced today that over 900 candidates registered for its June 2011 examinations from across the GCC,...
54% Consumers Uncertain over the Difference between Islamic and Conventional...
A recent survey conducted by YouGov Siraj, to understand consumer banking preferences in the region, with a focus on Islamic banking, revealed that 54...
6 Predictions for Fintech in 2024
Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the...
Ministry of Finance celebrates the 40th anniversary of UAE
Ministry of Finance held its second event in celebration of the UAE’s 40th anniversary at its headquarters in Dubai, following its first celebration in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Cancer Cover Insurance for Women by Takaful
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services group, announced today that it now offers a pioneering cancer cover Takaful to all...
DFM Cancels Minimum Trading Commission
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that the minimum trading commission will be waived as of 1st of September 2021, as part of its...
Reinsurance demand strong as primary market expands in MENA region
The reinsurance environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is stagnant in many aspects, although it also contains many elements that...
Unusual Favorite Summer Hobby: Financial Planning
My favorite summer hobby is probably an unusual one compared to most people my age. As a 21 year old just graduating from college(and...
Abu Dhabi Department of Finance hosts workshop on ‘New Government Accounting...
Abu Dhabi Government department accounting is being unified to ensure improved consistency, transparency and accountability
DoF has taken lead...