The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which serves as the independent regulator for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has officially published its Annual Report for 2024. This report outlines the DFSA’s achievements and the overall performance of the financial sector within the DIFC during the past year. In the report, the DFSA highlighted significant...
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the “UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry.” This strategic initiative aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in Islamic finance and expand the halal...
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, fueled by strategic partnerships with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and innovative companies such as Rezolve Ai. This transformation is exemplified by the development of Falcon, the UAE’s first homegrown large language model (LLM), which aims to...
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has partnered with MIE Events to create new investment opportunities at the APEX event in Miami. This collaboration aims to drive economic growth and attract international investors to Dubai’s real estate sector. Majid Al Marri, the CEO of the DLD, described this partnership as a strategic step that supports their...
Dubai Finance has announced the opening of registration for the fourth cohort of the Furas Programme. This initiative aims to equip Emirati graduates with essential skills that align with current job market demands. The programme is designed to prepare fresh Emirati talent for successful careers in various sectors. Aref Ahli, a representative from Dubai Finance,...
The 24th edition of the Airport Show has officially commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing significant global participation amidst extensive airport infrastructure expansion. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline, emphasized the importance of Dubai’s aviation sector during the opening ceremony, highlighting its role as...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is preparing to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on May 12 and 13, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. This summit, themed “FinTech for All,” will be held under the patronage of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the First Deputy Ruler of...
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has launched new AI insights for its iVestor platform, aiming to simplify company disclosures and financial reporting. This enhancement is part of DFM’s ongoing efforts to make the financial reporting process more efficient for listed companies and their stakeholders. With these new capabilities, iVestor users will benefit from advanced analytical...
BoxCommerce, a leading global eCommerce platform and MasterCard Start Path Partner, has announced a significant partnership with ruya aimed at transforming the digital landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. This collaboration introduces an integrated toolkit that combines banking and eCommerce, specifically designed to help SMEs grow, thrive, and compete in an...
Sagtec Global Ltd. has announced a significant partnership with SMD TECH – FZCO, which was formalized through a Master Dealer Agreement on May 5, 2025. Under this agreement, SMD TECH will serve as the exclusive master dealer for Sagtec’s Speed+ Cloud Base Smart Ordering System in Dubai. The partnership includes a commitment from SMD TECH...