UAE Central Bank tightens AI governance in financial sector
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued new guidelines directing licensed financial institutions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and
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UAE launches first 7-year dirham Islamic T-Sukuk, draws USD 1.6 bn in bids
The UAE Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has issued its first-ever seven-year UAE dirham-denominated Islamic
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arbitrateAD and Abu Dhabi Family Business Council sign MoU to bolster governance framework
Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council to enhance governance standards
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Aldar secures USD 1bn from Apollo as profit and sales surge
Aldar Properties has raised USD 1 billion through subordinated hybrid notes issued to Apollo Global Management, taking Apollo’s total investment in the developer
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Mashreq launches USD 500 m AT1 bond in first UAE bank capital deal of 2026
Mashreq has opened the UAE banking capital markets for 2026 with a USD 500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond, attracting strong global
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UAE and Bahrain launch pilot “One-Point” air travel system for citizens
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched the pilot phase of the One-Point Air Travelers project, enabling citizens to complete entry procedures
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Oman’s economic zones attract USD 3.6 bn in new investment, create 4,467 jobs in 2025
Oman recorded more than USD 3.6 billion in new investment across its free zones, industrial cities and special economic zones in 2025.
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Mwani Qatar and Saudi Mawani sign MoU to boost maritime cooperation
Mwani Qatar and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration across maritime transport, logistics, digital systems
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botim Money expands precious metals suite with digital silver in UAE
botim has launched digital silver investing through its botim Money ‘Invest’ feature, enabling eligible users in the United Arab Emirates to buy, sell
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talabat posts robust 2025 growth, earmarks USD 100m investment for 2026
talabat reported strong financial results for 2025, with gross merchandise value rising 28% at constant currency to USD 9.5 billion and revenue increasing