O Gold Transforms into a Lifestyle Super App Where Gold Becomes Your Daily Currency - gold transforms

O Gold Transforms into a Lifestyle Super App Where Gold Becomes Your Daily Currency

With more than 800K users to date, the launch marks a significant milestone in O Gold’s evolution from a digital gold investment platform into a comprehensive gold-centric ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026: O Gold, the UAE’s trusted Shariah-compliant gold investment platform, has officially announced its strategic evolution into a comprehensive Super App and introduced a gold-backed Mastercard to mark a significant milestone in the fintech sector. This announcement marks a total transformation for the company, which now serves a rapidly growing community of 800K users by turning physical gold into a highly liqui

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Mohammed ben sulayem re-elected as president of the fia - mohammed sulayem

Mohammed ben sulayem re-elected as president of the fia

Dubai, UAE, 12th December, 2025: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today confirms that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the FIA, following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen a period of significant renewal and stabilisation for the organisation since his initial election in 2021. Over the past four years, the FIA has undergone a wide-ranging tran

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ADIO and China International Capital Corporation establish strategic investment corridor - adio china

ADIO and China International Capital Corporation establish strategic investment corridor

Strategic partnership to channel capital into priority sectors across Abu Dhabi CICC to base regional investment-banking operations in Abu Dhabi Agreement strengthens cross-border deal flow, structured products and bespoke wealth-management solutions for HNWI and UHNWIs Partnership launched in conjunction with Abu Dhabi’s new FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 December 2025 – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a strategic partnership with China International Capital Corporation (CICC), one of Asia’s leading investment banks, to establish an investment corrido

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves the launch of Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster in A...

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves the launch of Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 9 December 2025: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the launch of the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster in Abu Dhabi. The cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Abu Dhabi Investment Office, aims to advance the next generation of innovative financial and investment solutions. Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, FIDA aims to expand Abu Dhabi’s financial sector into high-growth areas that serve the evolving needs of the emirate, the reg

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Amna Al Shamsi becomes first Emirati appointed to IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group - amna shamsi

Amna Al Shamsi becomes first Emirati appointed to IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group

Abu Dhabi, December 05, 2025 The Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has appointed Amna Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards at the Ministry of Finance, as a member of the Group for a renewable three-year term, extendable up to nine years. This marks the first official representation of the UAE on the international council, which plays a key role in supporting the development of global public sector accounting standards and promoting financial governance and transparency across governments worldwide. The appointment re

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Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk' Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank - ministry finance

Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk’ Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank

Investment available through the bank’s digital platform starting from AED 4,000 Bank will enable seamless and secure access to government Islamic Treasury Sukuk offerings on the EI + Mobile App The initiative reinforces Emirates Islamic’s commitment to innovation in Islamic finance Abu Dhabi, 04 December 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed the 3rd agreement under the “Retail Sukuk” initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, enabling UAE citizens and residents to invest in Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through its innovative digital platform. The initiative

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Ministry of Finance to implement amendments to the Tax Procedures Law Starting Early 2026 - ministry finance

Ministry of Finance to implement amendments to the Tax Procedures Law Starting Early 2026

United Arab Emirates, 29 November 2025 The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, as part of the UAE’s continuous efforts to enhance the efficiency of the tax system and strengthen the principles of transparency and fairness in tax transactions. The amended law will come into effect on 1 January 2026. Enhancing Financial Discipline The amendments aim to establish a clearer and more structured legal framework for tax obligations and procedures, including regulating the timeframe for requesting refunds of

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Zoom Communications Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

Third quarter total revenue of $1,229.8 million, up 4.4% year over year as reported and 4.2% in constant currency Third quarter Enterprise revenue of $741.4 million, up 6.1% year over year Third quarter GAAP operating margin of 25.2% and non-GAAP operating margin of 41.2% Third quarter operating cash flow of $629.3 million, up 30.2% year over year Third quarter operating cash flow margin of 51.2% and free cash flow margin of 50.0% Third quarter GAAP EPS of $2.01, up 204.5% year over year, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.52, up 10.1% year over year Number of customers contributing more than $100,000 in trailing 12 months revenue up 9.2%

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Ministry of Finance Launches “Tabby” Payment Services to facilitate payment of government fees and fines through easy ...

Ministry of Finance Launches “Tabby” Payment Services to facilitate payment of government fees and fines through easy monthly installments

Tabby settles the full amount of fees and fines with the government entity upfront, allowing customers to repay the amount in instalments under pre-agreed terms. The partnership ensures the most competitive commission rate for customers who choose to use the service. Dubai, November 25, 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of payment services in collaboration with Tabby, offering customers the option to pay government service fees and fines in instalments through authorised payment channels based on the “Buy Now, Pay Later” model. This partnership is the Ministry’s first of its kind with Tabby, the

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MoF concludes field visits programme under ‘Leaders of Finance' initiative - concludes field

MoF concludes field visits programme under ‘Leaders of Finance’ initiative

Initiative organised in partnership with local and international institutions The programme enables youth to gain practical experience in the government financial system. H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori: We are committed to developing a generation of financial leaders capable of translating theoretical knowledge into actions. Dubai, November 24, 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) concluded the “Field Visits to Financial Institutions” programme, held under the “Leaders of Finance” initiative in cooperation with several local finance departments, international financial institutions, and in partnership with the Federal You

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