A money exchange centre in Abu Dhabi.

UAE expats: Any delay when remitting? 5 steps to take

Al Ansari Exchange glitch reminds expats why it pays to be prepared for remittance hiccups

Cheaper ways to send money from the UAE

Expats are skipping banks and using apps to send money home quickly and affordably

Many UAE expats are discovering affordable and reliable remittance apps that help them send money home faster, with lower fees and better exchange rates than traditional banks.

No bank account? How to send money from the UAE

Send money home from the UAE without a bank using low-fee apps and prepaid cards

Discover how UAE expat workers without bank accounts can safely send money home using digital wallets, prepaid cards, and low-fee remittance apps.

Pay bills and more without a bank at UAE exchanges

Pay bills, flight tickets, and more at money exchanges without a bank account

UAE exchange houses offer more than money transfers. Find out how to settle your bills and make essential payments easily in cash.

ENBD clarifies: No fee for key remittances — see list

Dh26 fee applies to non-core corridors, not popular remittance countries: Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD head office in Dubai, UAE

No more free DirectRemit with Emirates NBD from Sept

DirectRemit allows free transfers to India, Philippines, Pakistan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, UK

Emirates NBD's DirectRemit service allows instant and free transfers to banks in India, Philippines, Pakistan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom, with a minimum transfer of Dh100.

UAE finfluencers: Guidelines when promoting finance

Planning to promote financial products online? Here’s what UAE finfluencers must know now

In a bid to protect retail investors and bring clarity to the fast-growing world of digital financial content, the UAE introduced a dedicated finfluencer licence — the first of its kind in the Middle East.

How to use the new UAE Dirham symbol the right way

Central Bank of the UAE outlines do’s, don’ts of the symbol, how it will affect payments

The new symbol of UAE Dirham unveiled by the Central Bank in March this year.

Your credit card debt grows faster when your costs rise

More daily expenses mean more card swipes—here’s how debt piles up without you noticing

In the UAE, many residents will likely find that when everyday spending on groceries, fuel, bills, or school fees leaves less breathing room in their monthly budgets, there is an uptick in their credit card bills.

Careem Pay adds Jordan to UAE money transfer service

Transfers are capped at Dh25,000 per transaction, with a flat Dh10 fee for repeat users

The launch comes ahead of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha, a period that traditionally sees a surge in cross-border remittances from the UAE.

No interest rate cuts in June: Why? Will it affect you?

What the US, UAE central bank decisions mean for your loans, savings, and investments

As high interest rates meant it’s more expensive to borrow money, big purchases slowed or got delayed.

Indian rupee dips to 23.4 vs Dh1: Should you remit?

US debt concerns and market volatility weigh on rupee; UAE expats watch remittance timing

Al Ansari money exchange, Dubai.

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