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DFSA and Ministry of Economy and Tourism sign MoU

To enhance financial services growth and strengthen audit and regulatory oversight

Egypt's cabinet approves 2026/27 budget with $96.7bln of spending

The cabinet said Egypt expected public revenue of 4 trillion Egyptian pounds in 2026/27, up by 27.6% from the ⁠current budget

No consent, no cut: The UAE salary rule employers can’t ignore

UAE labour law sets a clear framework for salary changes — offering guidance to both employers and employees as business conditions evolve

Saudi: SAMA issues updated oversight framework of payment systems and their operators

The new measure aims to enhance regulatory oversight, ensure financial stability, and foster innovation within the Saudi financial sector

DCD and Mbank partner to strengthen financial stability for Abu Dhabi families

Supporting social stability, and contributing to improved quality of life across the emirate

PM, regional, global partners push for de-escalation

They jointly stressed the urgency of halting escalatory actions, returning to dialogue, and prioritizing diplomacy to contain the crisis

QCB: Normal Office Work to Resume Across Financial Institutions Starting Tuesday

Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026 across all financial institutions operating in the State of Qatar

Dubai Police warn against sharing banking details in new anti-fraud campaign

Spotted an unauthorised deduction? Block your card straight away, then report to police

No more OTPs: UAE bank says ready to roll out app verification

With online fraud on the rise worldwide, the race is on to adopt secure, biometric, and risk-based authentication methods.

UAE central bank support package lifts lenders shaken by Iran war

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank chief economist Monica Malik said the measures echoed the central bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBUAE approves resilience package, says banking sector remains stable

The central bank said the UAE’s banking sector, with total assets of about Dhs5.4tn ($1.47tn), remains underpinned by strong fundamentals

Central Bank Of The United Arab Emirates Maintains Base Rate Unchanged At 3.65% Following Fed Decision

This alignment underscores the structural link between the UAE’s monetary policy and that of the U.S. Federal Reserve, ensuring stability for the national currency and the broader financial system.

UAE rejects false online rumours of capital movement restrictions

Ministry of Economy and Tourism says claims circulating on social media about curbs on capital transfers and foreign investor funds are inaccurate

UAE central bank launches resilience package for supporting stability of banking sector

The central bank says the overall stock of liquidity held by UAE banks at the regulator

UAE Central Bank approves resilience package to support banking sector

Under the measures, banks will be given enhanced access to liquidity, including the ability to draw on reserve balances and access term funding in both dirhams and US dollars.

Central Bank of Bahrain confirms financial sector stability, operational readiness

Bahrain’s banks continue uninterrupted services backed by robust digital infrastructure, oversight

CBK urges public to report unlicensed financial activities

It added that reporting such violations contributes to maintaining a secure financial environment, protecting customers’ rights and supporting the stability of Kuwait’s financial system.

Should you move your savings amid Iran war? Organise and wait, says expert

From grocery bills to investment decisions, here is what every Gulf resident needs to know now about financial planning

Bahrain’s state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack

It said the company’s operations “have been affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East

Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR10.45mn

Treasury bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, and they provide licensed commercial banks the opportunity to invest their surplus funds.

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