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The UAE Central Bank's new biometric payments solution is in its proof-of-concept phase and being demonstrated at the Dubai Land Department. Photo: UAE Central Bank

UAE trials pay-with-your-palm biometric technology

BankingJanuary 28, 2026

FAB's total assets reached Dh1.40 trillion at the end of last year, up 16% annually. Victor Besa / The National

UAE's biggest bank FAB posts 24% profit rise on revenue boost

BankingJanuary 28, 2026

JPMorgan Chase chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21. AFP

Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for $5bn over debanking allegations

BankingJanuary 22, 2026

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's business momentum is accelerating and its customer activity is continuing to grow. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

ADIB posts 18% rise in full-year profit

BusinessJanuary 21, 2026

Emirates NBD said the issuance highlighted the depth and diversity of the Gulf's sustainable debt markets. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Emirates NBD issues $1bn blue-green bond amid sustainability push

BankingJanuary 08, 2026

RAKBank's stablecoin issuance is subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. Photo: RAKBank

RAKBank receives initial approval to launch dirham-backed stablecoin in UAE

MoneyJanuary 07, 2026

An initial pact was signed in September between Mastercard and the Central Bank of Syria aimed at supporting the modernisation of the country’s digital payment infrastructure. Reuters

Mastercard grants QNB licence to resume activities in Syria

BankingJanuary 06, 2026

Mutrah Souq at Muscat. Oman has been taking steps to diversify its economy away from oil. Victor Besa / The National

Oman to set up international financial centre

EconomyJanuary 06, 2026

Bank of Palestine's headquarters in Ramallah. The ADGM approval will allow the bank to accept deposits and arrange deals and investments. Photo: Bank of Palestine

Bank of Palestine receives initial approval for full banking licence from ADGM

BankingDecember 29, 2025

A protester throws a brick at a bank after setting fire to tyres during a demonstration in Beirut on February 16, 2023. Dozens of angry Lebanese demonstrators attacked several banks on February 16 after the local currency dropped in value to a record low in as part of a deepening economic crisis, AFP photographers said. (Photo by Joseph EID / AFP)

Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

EconomyDecember 25, 2025

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announces the draft law. Lebanese Government Press Office / AFP

Lebanon's cabinet to discuss draft banking law

MENADecember 22, 2025

Syrian pounds in a money exchange shop in Damascus. Syria plans to issue new bank notes and eliminate two zeroes from its currency. Getty Images

'No delays' as Syria prepares to launch new currency

EconomyDecember 22, 2025

If gaming is how today’s young people learn best, it makes sense to play along and build smarter, long-term financial habits. Getty

Why 'gamifying' banking is no gimmick

CommentDecember 19, 2025

Private lending has faced intense scrutiny in recent months. Antonie Robertson / The National

Wary private credit investors ask more questions about 'cockroaches'

BankingDecember 19, 2025

A Barclays branch in London. The British bank expects robust activity in mergers and acquisitions in the Gulf region next year. AFP

Barclays' Saudi foray after 11-year pause is a signal deal-making remains strong

MarketsDecember 17, 2025

Office buildings in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Real estate debt has become an increasingly attractive asset class for large institutional investors. Bloomberg

Mubadala and Barings launch $500m global real estate debt partnership

PropertyDecember 15, 2025

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