The UAE is all set to become the main crossing point for capital moving between East and West.
Dubai Customs has announced that its cashless payment transaction rate reached 99.3% of total payment transactions in the first half of 2026, compared with 99.4% in 2025 and 99.2% in 2024.
The UAE's advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment and economic integration across its emirates are strengthening its appeal to international investors.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) will lead a series of high-level investment and business engagements in London.
Natixis, a global multi-affiliate asset management firm, has marked its 20th anniversary in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Standard Chartered has launched a new, first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution, enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank’s platform, marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class.
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced the approval of Abu Dhabi Islamic Securities (ADIB) Company as an external broker, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to enhance market accessibility and strengthen cross-border investment flows.
Travog has partnered with Mastercard to launch a travel and expense card designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage business travel spending with greater control and visibility.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1%, citing the resilience of the global economy in the face of higher energy costs and other shocks.
Julius Baer, a leading Swiss wealth management group, has announced that it is realigning leadership of its Middle East & Africa market, with Jean Pierre Dib and Philipp Kleinschnittger assuming the roles as Co-Heads for Middle East & Africa.
