Banking & Finance

UAE banking sector demonstrates resilience with robust capital buffers, favorable liquidity conditions, says Central Bank

UAE's real GDP grew 3.6 percent, driven by rise in the non-oil sector, particularly in tourism, real estate, and finance 

UAE reaffirms commitment to advancing green infrastructure, private capital mobilization

Urgency of climate action demands that countries prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure while unlocking the potential of private capital

48,735 pensioners and beneficiaries to receive $220 million in September: Date of disbursement revealed by UAE’s GPSSA

This amount reflects a notable increase of AED91,728,008 ($25 million) compared to the same month in 2023

Sheikh Mohammed meets HSBC Holdings group chairman, discusses strengthening financial partnerships

The meeting further addressed Dubai's infrastructure upgrades, reinforcing its role as an investment hub and trade link

Gross written premiums rise 31.2 percent YoY in H1 2024 to $9.7 billion, reports UAE Central Bank

This increase was primarily driven by significant rises in property and liability insurance premiums

UAE Central Bank raises country’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 to 4 percent, 6 percent for 2025

Growth in 2025 will be fueled by strong non-hydrocarbon momentum and a rise in hydrocarbon production 

Emirates Development Bank underlines need for innovative solutions to drive SME growth

Bank seeks to provide financing worth AED30 billion by 2026 to support 13,500 companies

Investec expands presence in Middle East with new office at Dubai International Financial Centre

The DIFC office will connect HNWIs, family offices, and financial institutions in the GCC, providing advisory services in private banking and wealth management.

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group lands $551.9 million financing deal to propel data center expansion

The deal will drive growth in Ooredoo’s data center unit and open new opportunities in AI and cloud computing

Qatar’s sukuk issuances grow 122 percent to $500 million in H1 2024: Fitch

Qatar’s debt capital market reached about $130 billion outstanding at the end of H1 of 2024 with sukuk at 10 percent

Abu Dhabi Finance Week reveals top finance leaders set to speak at 2024 edition

The 2024 edition will feature over 300 speakers, including CEOs and Chairs from 50 major global financial institutions

Mashreq closes AED-denominated $136.13 million syndicated loan for TDB

Facility launched in July and was successfully subscribed by seven leading institutions from the Gulf region

UAE’s Al Ansari announces $42.9 million interim cash dividend for 2024

The deadline for dividend entitlement is September 26, 2024, with the ex-dividend date on September 27, 2024 

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank collaborate to enhance housing loan accessibility for UAE nationals

This initiative allows eligible citizens to secure extra financing on their AED1.75 million loans for better housing

ADNOC Distribution approves $350 million interim cash dividend for H1 2024

ADNOC Distribution to pay the second and final dividend for 2024 in April 2025

Arcapita and Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in NEOPAY from Dubai’s Mashreq

The transaction values NEOPAY at approximately $385 million, pending regulatory approvals

UAE issues treasury bonds, Islamic sukuk worth $6.81 billion since 2022

The programs saw the issuance of treasury bonds worth $3.05 billion and Islamic sukuk worth $3.76 billion

AD Ports Group signs agreements with two UAE banks to refinance $2.25 billion debt

The two new lending facilities also extend debt maturity to 2026 and beyond

Safaricom, Mastercard to expand remittances, payment acceptance to over 636,000 merchants in Kenya

Safaricom and Mastercard are working together to foster innovation and financial inclusion within Kenya’s evolving digital landscape

US Federal Reserve, UAE Central Bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points

The Fed attributed this move to recent indicators that suggested that economic activity continued to expand at a solid pace

DP World Trade Finance, Nedbank partner to deliver working capital solutions in Africa

DP World Trade Finance implemented a supply chain finance program on its platform, with Nedbank CIB as the financer

ADGM, DMT sign MoU to transfer real estate services on Al Reem Island

The agreement clarifies roles for smooth transition of Al Reem Island Real Estate from DMT to ADGM