Eid al-Adha bank transfers to be supported as UAE Central Bank keeps payments system running Authorities confirm Central Bank will keep local transfer system active during Eid al-Adha to ensure …
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Crypto.com secures UAE Central Bank SVF license enabling Dubai government crypto payments
by James Bryantby James BryantCrypto.com Secures UAE Stored Value Facilities License, Sets Stage for Dubai Government Crypto Payments Crypto.com obtains UAE Stored Value Facilities license, enabling Dubai government fee payments with digital assets and …
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Chile earthquake alert: German research centre cited an 8.5 magnitude quake; international agencies report no confirmation GFZ initially reported an 8.5-magnitude Chile earthquake at 02:34 UTC, but global and local …
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US Central Command says naval blockade on Iran remains fully in place CENTCOM announced on May 9, 2026 that the naval blockade on Iran remains fully in place, saying it …
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UAE Central Bank announces 6.2 billion AED support package for 65,379 beneficiaries
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank support package delivers AED 6.2bn in relief to 65,379 beneficiaries UAE Central Bank support package provided AED 6.2bn to 65,379 beneficiaries, offering payment deferrals, fee suspensions and …
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US Central Command: Two US-Flagged Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz While Navy Destroyers Operate in Gulf US Central Command says two US-flagged commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz as …
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Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves as Geopolitical Risks and Inflation Drive Record Prices Central banks are boosting gold reserves as geopolitical tensions and inflation push prices to historic highs, prompting …
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UAE Central Bank launches tourist digital ID for instant visitor bank accounts
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE tourist identity enables instant digital bank accounts for visitors Central Bank, ICA and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank complete UAE tourist identity rollout, allowing non-resident visitors to open secure digital …
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UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 3.65% as Fed holds rates UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 3.65%, with short-term borrowing set 50 bps above; move follows the …
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UAE Central Bank orders financial institutions to stop using WhatsApp for customer communications
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank bans WhatsApp and instant messaging for customer communications UAE Central Bank orders financial firms to stop using WhatsApp and messaging apps for customer communications; firms must report …