Trading in the United Arab Emirates’ equity markets resulted in mixed outcomes on Monday, reflecting a cautious sentiment influenced by US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs. At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index decreased by 0.715%, while the DFM General Index rose by 0.39%. The Trump administration is exploring...
Checkout.com, a prominent global digital payments company, has announced the launch of Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution, becoming the first acquirer in the UAE to do so. This new service facilitates both cross-border and domestic transactions, enabling merchants and consumers to conduct real-time money transfers efficiently The Visa Direct platform connects over 190 markets and offers...
Bank of Sharjah has successfully acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for a US$155 million Club Loan Facility for Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Ltd. This announcement was made on February 16, 2025, highlighting the bank’s role in facilitating significant financial arrangements The loan is structured as a three-year facility and has been...
The Ministry of Finance of the UAE has published a public consultation document detailing the planned implementation of eInvoicing in the country. This document, titled the eInvoicing Programme Consultation Paper, spans 168 pages and outlines the main features and framework of the proposed eInvoicing model, including specific use cases and anticipated data requirements. According to...
FastBull Finance Summit has announced its inaugural event in Dubai, scheduled for April 16-17, 2025. The summit will take place at the renowned Coca-Cola Arena and aims to bring together industry leaders, investors, and financial experts for two days filled with important discussions, innovative trends, and valuable networking opportunities. The event will run from 10:00...
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of Dubai has issued a warning to consumers and investors about the potential risks linked to advertisements promoting subscriptions to memecoins. Memecoins are categorized as highly speculative and volatile assets, often susceptible to market manipulation. According to VARA, many memecoins lack intrinsic value and their pricing is primarily influenced...
The UAE has implemented a federal corporate tax with a standard rate of 9 percent, effective from the financial year commencing on or after June 1, 2023. This shift aims to enhance regulatory clarity, but recent alterations to reporting timelines have left many businesses scrambling to adapt. Recently, some companies in the UAE received notifications...
Capital Haus, a prominent global financial concierge service, has announced its acquisition of Grow Your Wealth, a firm specializing in investment advisory, retirement savings, and taxation services. This strategic move enhances Capital Haus’s position in the private wealth sector, adding an additional $150 million in funds under management (FUM) and reinforcing its commitment to delivering...
The payment landscape in the UAE is rapidly evolving, as the instant payment system Aani gains popularity among residents. This innovative platform eliminates the need for cash or lengthy bank transfers, enabling users to send and receive money with ease. Aani facilitates transactions in seconds, whether it’s for splitting a bill with friends, sending money...
Gold prices surged in Dubai, reaching a new all-time high as they jumped nearly Dh3 per gram at the market’s opening on Wednesday. At 9 am UAE time, the price of 24K gold rose by Dh1.50, reaching Dh344 per gram. Meanwhile, 22K gold also saw an increase, opening at Dh320.25 per gram after rising Dh2.75...