UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch AED 1.82m over delay in issuing debt certificate UAE Central Bank fines a licensed foreign bank branch AED 1.82m for failing to issue …
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DDSC Stablecoin Receives UAE Central Bank Clearance for VARA Licensed Trading
by James Bryantby James BryantCentral Bank Grants NOC for DDSC Stablecoin to Appear on VARA‑Licensed Platforms UAE Central Bank grants NOC for DDSC stablecoin, allowing the AED-backed digital currency on VARA-licensed platforms to support …
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UAE Central Bank reveals fines plunged 94% in H1 2026 to AED20 million
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank fines fall to AED20m in H1 2026 as AML compliance strengthens UAE Central Bank fines fell sharply in H1 2026 to AED20m from AED358.9m a year earlier, …
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UAE Central Bank projects 1.7% growth in 2026 and 9.8% surge 2027
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE economy grows 6.2% in 2025 as Central Bank warns of temporary 2026 slowdown UAE economy expanded 6.2% in 2025, driven by non-oil sectors, while the Central Bank forecasts a …
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European heatwave leaves more than 1,300 dead as records shatter across Central Europe WHO warns over 1,300 heat-related deaths since June 21 as Europe heatwave engulfs Germany, Poland and the …
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Critical minerals central to clean energy as WGEO urges responsible investment
by James Bryantby James BryantWGEO at London Climate Action Week 2026: Critical minerals essential to clean energy transition WGEO urged at London Climate Action Week 2026 that critical minerals must be governed and financed …
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UAE Central Bank expands dormant accounts, unclaimed funds rules to licensed institutions
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank expands framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds across all licensed financial institutions New Central Bank rules require banks, finance firms, exchange houses and insurers to trace …
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Nakheel launches 222-unit phase of Palm Central Residences at Palm Jebel Ali
by James Bryantby James BryantNakheel launches new phase of Palm Central Private Residences at Palm Jebel Ali Nakheel has opened a new phase of Palm Central Private Residences at Palm Jebel Ali, introducing 222 …
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UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch 20 million dirhams over AML lapses
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch AED20 million over AML/CFT lapses UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank branch AED20M and a compliance officer AED300K after inspections revealed repeated and …
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Banks Urged to Boost Call Centers After Central Bank WhatsApp Ban
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE customers demand faster bank customer service after WhatsApp support halted UAE customers urge banks to improve bank customer service and reduce call-centre wait times after central bank ends WhatsApp …