UAE

Events

Mortgage & Lending Innovation Forum Dubai 2025: Smart Mortgages for Vision 2030 & Beyond – By Newgen

Dubai, UAE – 12th November 2025 – The UAE is set to host one of the most influential gatherings in the financial services industry — the Mortgage & Lending Innovation Forum Dubai 2025, hosted by Newgen and organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA).

Fintech & Ecommerce

Al Fardan Exchange Partners with ABHI to Launch Salary Advance Service for WPS Customers

Aiming to bridge financial gaps and empower underbanked communities, Al Fardan Exchange has partnered with ABHI Middle East Limited to introduce a new Salary Advance service for Wages Protection System (WPS) customers.

News

Global Islamic Finance Assets to Reach $9.7T by 2029

The findings of the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) Report reflect how Islamic finance is evolving beyond its traditional markets to become a more dynamic and globally integrated part of the financial system, with assets expected to surge to $9.7 trillion by 2029.

News

Singapore & UAE Lead in Crypto Adoption

Among the global crypto enthusiasts, Singapore and UAE stand out with their high cryptocurrency ownership, robust search activity and rapid adoption growth.

News

UAE’s ADIB Rolls Out Visa Remit! Service, Following Momentum in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Visa Remit! launch will allow ADIB clients in the UAE to seamlessly send and receive instant cross-border fund transfers.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Cashless Society: Myth or Reality? Top Cashless Nations Globally

Envision a future where all the transactions are paperless. For some, it feels like utopia with less theft and more convenience, while others suggest more dystopian scenarios where all your money and assets can be taken away by an evil omnipresent government at any moment. While I, personally, believe truth lies somewhere in between, many […]

News

Dubai to Enable Crypto Payments for Government Services

Dubai Finance and Crypto.com partner to allow UAE citizens to pay for government services with crypto.

News

Dubai’s Du Announces Hyperscale Data Center Deal With Microsoft

The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) on Tuesday, April 22, announced a 2 billion dirhams ($544.54 million) hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft.

Blockchain & Crypto

MGX Pledges to Invest $2 Billion in Binance

Emirati state-owned investment company MGX announced $2 billion in financial injections into Binance, which was the cryptocurrency exchange’s first institutional investment and the single largest investment in the virtual currency sector.

Articles

Understanding the UAE Tax System for Newly Established Companies [2025 Guide]

If you’re reading this article, it means you’re planning to set up a new business in the UAE or already running one. The UAE has long been a premier business hub because of its business-friendly laws and regulations. Historically, the Emirates has been regarded for its 0% corporate tax rate. However, things have changed since […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mashreq Introduces Enhanced Business Platform Mashreq Biz

One of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mashreq, launched a new digital platform, BIZ, for SMEs to facilitate their financial routines.

News

DeFi Platform MANTRA Secures VASP License in UAE

MANTRA Finance can now legally function as a Virtual Asset Exchange and offer Broker-Dealer, Management, and Investment Services in the UAE.

News

BitOasis Secures VASP License in Dubai

BitOasis can now offer a full range of crypto trading services in Dubai upon receiving a full virtual asset service provider (VASP) license.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Argentex Expands to UAE

Argentex innovative currency risk management and payment solutions are now available in the UAE

Fintech & Ecommerce

Wiki Finance EXPO Dubai 2024 Opens Up New Opportunities

Wiki Finance EXPO Dubai 2024, the world’s leading fintech event, will be held on November 27, 2024 at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai! Book your tickets now: https://www.wikiexpo.com/Dubai/2024/en/index.html?c=MtwvZUMs The event is organised by WikiGlobal and WikiEXPO, co-organised by WikiFX, WikiBit, WikiStock, WikiTrade, Forex Pay and Australian Computer and Law Association(AUSCL), with strong support from the […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Flexible Credential Expands to US With Affirm Card

Visa Flexible Credential allows users to manage funding from various accounts for different purchase types, and use “Buy Now, Pay Later” services via the Affirm partnership.