UAE stock markets rise as Dubai and Abu Dhabi add AED 15bn on led gains UAE stock markets climbed as Dubai and Abu Dhabi closed higher, adding about AED 15bn …
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UAE launches Jiwan national payments system as banks begin card rollout
by James Bryantby James BryantSheikh Mansour launches Jiwan national payments system as Jiwan card issuance begins Sheikh Mansour inaugurates Jiwan national payments system and announces phased issuance of Jiwan cards across UAE banks and …
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UAE Announces Plan to Eliminate Strait of Hormuz Oil Reliance by 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE aims to eliminate oil-sector reliance on Strait of Hormuz by Dec. 31, 2026 UAE Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi announced a push to reduce the country’s oil-sector reliance on the …
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Bitcoin explained as UAE strengthens virtual asset rules and investor education 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantBitcoin’s rise in 2026: what UAE investors need to know Bitcoin is attracting growing attention in the UAE as 2026 brings clearer rules and increasing institutional interest, prompting more residents …
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UAE Federal Tax Authority announces 27% rise in VAT refunds for new citizen homes
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE VAT refund for new homes surges to 4,000 claims in H1 2026 UAE VAT refund for new homes reached 4,000 approved claims worth AED 353.5m in H1 2026 as …
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Skyscanner reveals UAE families can save AED 1,949 by shifting travel dates
by James Bryantby James BryantSave on summer flights: UAE families can cut fares by up to AED1,949, Skyscanner finds Skyscanner: UAE families can save up to AED1,949 by choosing the cheapest week to fly …
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UAE announces 37 trade deals as logistics upgrades push non‑oil trade toward AED2 trillion
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Trade Agreements Advance as Non-Oil Foreign Trade Nears AED2 Trillion UAE trade agreements are expanding rapidly as the country finalises pacts and boosts logistics, helping non-oil foreign trade approach …
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UAE Launches Giwan National Payments System as Banks Begin Card Issuance
by James Bryantby James BryantSheikh Mansour launches Jiyun national payments system as UAE banks begin issuing cards UAE rolls out Jiyun national payments card system to strengthen financial infrastructure, enable contactless, online and ATM …
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UAE banks warn customers to use secondary cards and limit online payments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Banks Urge Extra Cards and App Controls as Unauthorised Card Use Attempts Rise UAE bankers warn of rising unauthorised card use attempts, advising consumers to use secondary cards, virtual …
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UAE property market records strong H1 2026 growth with Dubai and Abu Dhabi leading
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE real estate market posts strong first-half 2026 gains as transactions and foreign investment surge UAE real estate market posts H1 2026 surge: transactions hit record levels in Dubai and …