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DED, Noor Islamic Bank sign agreement to facilitate electronic payment of...

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) and Noor Islamic Bank (NIB) have signed a co-operation agreement to facilitate electronic payment of trade license...

Newcomers to UAE can now benefit from consumer finance products

Complete consumer financing solution includes Personal and Vehicle finance, Credit cards, accounts and online banking Focus on customers with less than six month stay in...

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...

‘Best Fund Management Company’ at Arab Achievement Awards 2011

Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the asset management arm of Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East,...

Bank offers up to $5 million in mortgages for properties in...

Underscoring an emerging positive sentiment in the property market, Standard Chartered is offering up to Dh18.4 million ($5 million) in mortgage to attract high...

Regional office of Islamic Corp for Insurance of Investment and Export...

An agreement regarding the establishment of a regional office for the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) was signed...

DIFC Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing FinTech Ecosystem

New partnership agreement signed with Tribe Accelerator, the first Singapore government supported Blockchain accelerator to collaborate on knowledge sharing and events DIFC Authority...

UAE’s Central Bank governor clarifies mortgage regulations

The circulars sent by the Central Bank setting the maximum value of mortgages for foreigners and nationals at 50% and 70% of the property...

Dar Al Takaful partners with Zaabi Insurance Brokers in Umm Al...

Dar Al Takaful PJSC, an Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company, has announced its partnership with Al Zaabi Insurance Brokers in Umm Al Quwain. The...

Emirates NBD Launches IPO Subscription Website

Fully digital platform to support investor participation ahead of upcoming listings on DFM Individual investors to benefit from seamless, paperless journey from subscription to payment Real-time...

Late payments on the rise in UAE

During the past few months, more UAE companies are reporting late payments as liquidity tightens due to the prolonged effect of low oil prices...

Changes in MENA Tax laws promote better transparency

According to a panel discussion at the recently concluded Ernst & Young’s Middle East & North Africa Tax Seminar 2011 held in Houston, Texas,...

UAE Central Bank seeks banks’ view on mortgage regulations

Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Governor of Central Bank of the UAE, issued Notice No. 57/2013 on 22nd January regarding Proposed Regulations re Mortgage...

Emirates Money opens first branch in Abu Dhabi

Consumer finance company offers comprehensive loan solutions Enables customers to meet personal and business requirements Emirates Money, a consumer finance company and wholly owned subsidiary...

Workshop on Tax Agreement Principles, International Tax Systems

Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on practical applications of principles of tax agreements and international tax systems in partnership with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

UAE Ministry of Finance organizes a Train-the-Trainers Course

In a step that aims at developing the skills of the Ministry of Finance’s trainers and HR personnel, the Ministry partnered with...

UAE based Indians have critical gaps in their financial, retirement planning

75% expect their children to look after them during retirement Only 10% invest in any retirement plans NRIs focus on relatively illiquid investments like gold and...

Dubai FDI Launches New Services To Support Chinese Investors

‘Dubai Advantage’ mini programme on WeChat will provide updates on opportunities for investment and growth in Dubai Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency...