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The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has granted a total of 36 comprehensive…

The Instant Payments Summit, a premier event for the payments industry, will take place on October 16, 2025, in the financial hub of Illinois, Chicago. This flagship event will bring together 120+ senior payments professionals and 30+ industry experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the world of instant payments.

Ctrl Alt, a tokenisation infrastructure platform, has been granted a licence by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling it to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).

Federal government employees in the United Arab Emirates will observe a four-day holiday in celebration of Eid Al Adha. According to the announcement by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the break will begin on Thursday, 5th June 2025, coinciding with Arafat Day, and will extend through to Sunday, 8th June 2025. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, 9th June.

Commercial Bank of Dubai, a leading financial institution in the UAE, has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) this week at the Dubai FinTech Summit. The agreements, made with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Nexthink, and CODE81, are well in line with CBD’s commitment to making everyday banking effortless and simple through thoughtful innovation.

Dubai Finance (DOF) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed a significant Memorandum…

Fintech Week London (FTWL) has partnered with Trescon to launch London FinTech Summit, a premier global platform bringing together financial leaders.

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Higher Committee

The UAE has unveiled a bold strategy to double the assets of its Islamic banking…

Dubai is set to reinforce its status as a global financial powerhouse as the Dubai…