First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has issued AED1 billion ($272.2 million) digitally native green notes, thus becoming the first digital green bond from the Middle East and North Africa region. The three-year landmark issuance has been settled through Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI).
Mashreq has successfully priced its inaugural CNH1 billion (offshore Chinese Yuan) ($149.3 million) three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at a fixed coupon of 2.50%, marking the bank's first public issuance in the offshore renminbi market.
The UAE is all set to become the main crossing point for capital moving between East and West.
Dubai Customs has announced that its cashless payment transaction rate reached 99.3% of total payment transactions in the first half of 2026, compared with 99.4% in 2025 and 99.2% in 2024.
The UAE's advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment and economic integration across its emirates are strengthening its appeal to international investors.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) will lead a series of high-level investment and business engagements in London.
Natixis, a global multi-affiliate asset management firm, has marked its 20th anniversary in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Standard Chartered has launched a new, first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution, enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank’s platform, marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class.
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced the approval of Abu Dhabi Islamic Securities (ADIB) Company as an external broker, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to enhance market accessibility and strengthen cross-border investment flows.
Travog has partnered with Mastercard to launch a travel and expense card designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage business travel spending with greater control and visibility.
