Deira Gold Souk, Dubai

UAE expats are choosing gold over their bank savings

More expats are trading low bank returns for gold’s glittering appeal—here’s why

Can Trump really afford to fire US Fed Chair Powell?

Trump renews threat to fire Powell, then backpedals — why such a decision can prove costly

This combination of pictures created on July 16, 2025 shows, L/R, US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2025 and US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 24, 2025.

Dubai Court bans late payment charges by Islamic banks

Matter referred to the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation for a unified ruling

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Abu Dhabi fund partners Trendyol, Alibaba affiliate

New investors include Ant International and Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar

The new Turkish fintech will provide easier access to services for Turkey's small businesses and even individuals.

UAE's FTA urges firms to register for tax waiver faster

Late registration penalty of Dh10,000 can be waived if rules are followed within 7 months

As of July 16, the number of registered entities for Corporate Tax has reached 576,000, up from 538,000 in April.

UAE fines foreign bank branch for rule violations

CBUAE cites violations of consumer protection, market conduct regulations after inspection

UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch Dh600,000 for breaching market conduct rules

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..

Abu Dhabi's IHC buys SME funding platform 'Zelo'

Zelo, formerly eFunder, offers working capital funding for small businesses

This time, ADX heavy hitter IHC is investing within the UAE, buying SME funding platform.

Will 'Dubai First Home' see banks cut mortgage rates?

With mortgage rates set to drop, first-time buyers will still get sizable savings

The new 'Dubai First Home' initiative targets a new pool of potential property investors in the local property market.

Sharjah Islamic Bank sees 25% spike in H1 profit

Strong H1 results driven by financing growth, lower impairments, fee income surge

Sharjah Islamic Bank HQ

ADCB share gains 7% as investors cheer H1-25 numbers

Abu Dhabi mega-bank pulls in more large corporate clients for its value-added services

ADCB turned up with impressive H1- and Q2-25 numbers, gaining traction for its high margin services.

Network, Wio Bank team up to offer SME digital lending

SMEs can now apply, receive, and manage loans digitally via Network’s platform

Network Wio

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