Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) delivered record AED 3.781 Billion Profit Before Tax in Q1-2026

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) delivered record AED 3.781 Billion Profit Before Tax in Q1-2026

Strong first quarter performance delivered by the effective implementation of strategy, resilient business model and operational continuity through the period. Net profit after tax of AED 3.361 billion translated to a RoAE of 16.3% Increasingly diversified revenue streams driving 18% YoY and 7% QoQ growth in operating income, with higher contribution from non-interest income, which was up 36% […]

Central Bank of the UAE Bans WhatsApp Use for Banking Services

Central Bank of the UAE Bans WhatsApp Use for Banking Services

The central bank also flagged data residency concerns, noting that information shared via such platforms could be stored or processed outside the UAE, potentially breaching local regulations. The Central Bank of the UAE has directed all banks and licensed financial institutions in the country to immediately stop using instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp for financial […]

Central Bank of the UAE achieves significant progress in Emiratisation across the Banking, Financial, and Insurance sectors

Central Bank of the UAE achieves significant progress in Emiratisation across the Banking, Financial, and Insurance sectors

Abu Dhabi: Embodying the vision of the wise leadership and implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE, the CBUAE continued its strategic efforts to promote Emiratisation across […]

Markaz wins “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” from Global Finance

Markaz wins “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” from Global Finance

Kuwait: Reinforcing its position as one of the region’s leading financial institutions in asset management and investment banking, Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced that its Investment Banking team has won the “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” award from Global Finance. This recognition marks Markaz’s 13th award from Global Finance, extending a track record of continued recognition […]

BurjX Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Under ADGM Regulation

BurjX Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Under ADGM Regulation

Abu Dhabi, UAE – BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset brokerage and custodian licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, today announced an enhancement to its service offering, further expanding how clients use stablecoins across multiple blockchain networks in connection with its regulated activities. Stablecoins have rapidly […]

Network International and WooCommerce announce strategic partnership to accelerate MEA e-commerce

Network International and WooCommerce announce strategic partnership to accelerate MEA e-commerce

UAE: Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced a strategic partnership with WooCommerce, one of the world’s most widely used open-source e-commerce platforms. The partnership will empower merchants in the region to access seamless, secure, and locally relevant payment solutions, significantly boosting the digital economy. Through this […]