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e& money opens a new era in financial access following Finance Company License

Dubai, 11th February 2026 – e& money today announced the beginning of a bold new era in its journey to reshape digital finance in the UAE, following the approval of a Finance Company license from the Central Bank of the UAE. This milestone marks more than an expansion of services. It signals a shift in ambition from enabling transactions to unlocking financial opportunity. Over the past years, e& money has transformed how people pay, send, and spend. Today, more than 2 million customers rely on the app for everyday payments, international remittance, and card spending making it one of the UAE’s most inclusive digital payment ecosystems wit

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UAE holds first Strategic Financial Dialogue with Bahrain to expand financial cooperation - holds first

UAE holds first Strategic Financial Dialogue with Bahrain to expand financial cooperation

Dialogue is part of an executive plan to activate MoU signed between the two countries. Younis Haji AlKhoori: The dialogue is a strategic step towards bolstering relations and establishing an integrated model for sustainable cooperation. Yusuf Abdulla Alhumood: Bahrain is committed to strengthening cooperation and partnership with the UAE and advancing collaboration to the next level across various fields Dubai, 07 February 2026 The UAE has hosted its first Strategic Financial Dialogue with the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of the executive plan to activate the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries.

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The DFSA fines reinsurance broker USD 455,176 for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 February 2026: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has imposed a fine of USD 455,176 (AED 1,671,633) on reinsurance brokerage Ed Broking (MENA) Limited (the Firm), for a number of contraventions of DFSA legislation, including engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct. The Firm agreed to settle the matter and pay a fine which comprises disgorgement of USD 175,343 (USD 148,039 plus interest of USD 27,304) and a penalty of USD 279,833. The fine was reduced from USD 575,104 (AED 2,112,06

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Sukoon takaful sustains strong financial performance with record growth in 2025

January 29, 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sukoon Takaful has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, delivering a year of exceptional profitable growth and strong financial performance. The company reported record contribution levels and a substantial improvement in profitability, reflecting the success of its postacquisition transformation and its renewed strategic focus on operational excellence. Gross written contributions for the year surged to AED 325.4 million, an 89% year-on-year increase, driven by broad-based growth across all major business segments. Profits before tax rose sharply to AED 41.1 million

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du Pay transforms financial lives with customer-centric digital solutions as real user stories showcase seamless money man...

du Pay transforms financial lives with customer-centric digital solutions as real user stories showcase seamless money management

From receiving salary in the digital wallet to sending money homepaying bills and topping up mobiles, du Pay is built to make every day financial needs faster, easier and more accessible – especially for the UAE’s diverse expat community. Dubai, UAE, 23 January 2026 – du Pay, the advanced digital financial services arm of du, is celebrating the transformative impact of its services that demonstrate how the Central Bank of UAE-regulated app is revolutionizing everyday financial management for residents across the Emirates. With the growing adoption of du Pay, customers are increasingly moving away from cash, making cash transactions largely

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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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