PaySelect, the UAE’s first independent digital platform dedicated to simplifying the search for payment solutions, has officially launched with fifteen leading payment providers already on board. Designed for businesses of all sizes – from small startups to large enterprises – PaySelect introduces a new era of transparency and efficiency in an industry long dominated by provider-driven sales. At the
Women are no longer on the sidelines of the UAE’s financial markets. Far from being cautious newcomers, women in the UAE are building diversified portfolios, aligning with growth sectors, and showing striking confidence in both the local economy and the long-term outlook of UAE companies. eToro’s latest survey reveals that among UAE investors, women are
IDP Education, the world’s leading provider of international education services, will stage its flagship Study Abroad Expo in the UAE this month, hosting 105 institutions in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 20 September at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, and 120 in Dubai on Sunday, 21 September at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Doors open from 3pm to
Emirates Islamic, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE and part of Emirates NBD Group, announced it has successfully priced a USD 500 million Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk. This ground-breaking issuance is the first Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk globally, showcasing Emirates Islamic’s commitment to sustainable finance and its key role in supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals.
As global markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s decision later today, uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment. With markets having fully priced in a 25bps cut – the US Central Bank’s first rate cut since 2024 – investors are questioning whether the Fed has waited too long to act, especially as cracks appear in
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) space market is valued at USD 18 billion, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled “Governments in Space: A universe of opportunities“. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar represent the core of the region’s civil space investments – each contributing actively to the GCC’s emergence
HSBC has officially opened the region’s first wealth centre in the UAE within the flagship Jumeirah branch in Dubai. The wealth centre is purpose-designed for HSBC’s Premier and high-net-worth clients to provide a private and exclusive environment for them to conduct meetings, consult with specialist HSBC Relationship Managers and access bespoke solutions to grow, manage
