Visa expands AI-driven payments program across CEMEA region
Visa launched its global Agentic Ready program in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, expanding efforts to support artificial intelligence-driven...
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Mubadala, Tubacex operationalise TBX Nexxia platform in Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Investment Company and Tubacex Group have announced the full operational launch of their joint venture in Abu Dhabi, activating...
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Mashreq Q1 profit rises
Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.
- Mashreq posted first-quarter net profit growth as revenue, lending and deposits expanded strongly year-on-year.
- Non-interest income rose sharply, highlighting diversification as regional geopolitical uncertainty weighed on operating conditions.
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TECOM profit climbs
High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.
- TECOM lifted recurring profit as occupancy, rental rates and cost discipline strengthened margins.
- Commercial and industrial portfolios remained nearly full, supporting resilient cash flow and customer retention.
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Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%
The rise helped by strong demand in real estate
- Rotana Residences sold out before launch, underscoring strong demand for branded Abu Dhabi housing.
- Operating profit before tax jumped 32% to 79 million dirhams, reflecting efficiency gains across the group's core businesses.
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Firms lag as AI-driven fraud surges: Study
The report, published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and analytics firm SAS, highlights widening gaps between rapidly evolving...
- Among the fastest-growing threats is deepfake-enabled social engineering.
- The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have the potential to take a leading role in next-generation fraud prevention.
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UAE real estate posts record Q1 growth on strong investor demand
In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department reported 718,160 real estate transactions, including 60,303 disposals, up 6% from a year earlier....
- Abu Dhabi recorded its highest quarterly performance on record with transaction values surging 160.7% to about $18.0 billion (AED66 billion).
- In Sharjah, real estate trading volume climbed 40.7% year-on-year to approximately $5.0 billion (AED18.5 billion).
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UAE foodservice sector set for continued growth through 2030: Deloitte preview
The UAE’s foodservice sector continued to grow in 2025 and is expected to expand further through 2030, even as the...
- The report said the global foodservice market is projected to reach €2.98 trillion in 2025, marking growth of 2.2% compared with 2024
- The UAE foodservice market, valued at €16 billion in 2025, grew by 1.6% compared with 2024 and is forecast to rise by a further 4.2% through 2030
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Sharjah Islamic Bank Q1 profit rises 19.4 percent
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a 19.4 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, supported by higher income from Islamic financing...
- Income from Islamic financing and sukuk rose 14.4 percent, supporting operating income growth and profitability levels.
- Customer deposits increased 10.3 percent, improving financing-to-deposit ratio while maintaining stable liquidity and asset quality metrics.
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Masdar, TotalEnergies $2.2bn venture to push renewable energy growth in Asia
Dubai, UAE -- Masdar and TotalEnergies have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture aimed...
- As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and expertise to deliver renewable
- The JV will have a portfolio capacity of 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW
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Geopolitics, risk aversion and crypto: Why this time may be different
Bitcoin has already endured five consecutive months of declines since reaching an all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025. February...
- The Crypto Fear and Greed Index recently fell to record lows, highlighting just how fragile investor confidence had become even before geopolitical tensions intensified.
- Progress around the proposed CLARITY Act in the United States could mark a structural milestone for the industry.
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National Bonds reports record 2025 results as funds exceed $4.9 billion
National Bonds said it posted its strongest annual performance in two decades, with bondholders’ funds surpassing $4.9 billion in 2025....
- The company has distributed more than $1.09 billion in profits and rewards since inception.
- National Bonds said it has helped create 232 millionaires through disciplined savings programs.
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Sharjah Islamic Bank Q1 profit rises 19.4 percent
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a 19.4 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, supported by higher income from Islamic financing...
- Income from Islamic financing and sukuk rose 14.4 percent, supporting operating income growth and profitability levels.
- Customer deposits increased 10.3 percent, improving financing-to-deposit ratio while maintaining stable liquidity and asset quality metrics.
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Masdar, TotalEnergies $2.2bn venture to push renewable energy growth in Asia
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- As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and expertise to deliver renewable
- The JV will have a portfolio capacity of 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW
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Bitcoin has already endured five consecutive months of declines since reaching an all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025. February...
- The Crypto Fear and Greed Index recently fell to record lows, highlighting just how fragile investor confidence had become even before geopolitical tensions intensified.
- Progress around the proposed CLARITY Act in the United States could mark a structural milestone for the industry.