Taking out a loan is now cheaper as the UAE Central Bank has cut the benchmark interest rate.
It’s after the US Federal Reserve lowered its rates for the first time in more than a decade.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also followed suit as the currencies of these Gulf countries are pegged to the US dollar.
For consumers this means lower cost of borrowing for loans and mortgages.
UAE, Nigeria sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
The UAE and Nigeria have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step forward in trade and investment relations between the two countries.
UAE, Philippines sign CEPA to deepen trade, investment ties
The UAE and the Philippines have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to help fuel a new era of economic cooperation, boost bilateral investment flows, and create opportunities in vital sectors.
Soon, you can pay for parking using Salik at Dubai Airports
Dubai International (DXB) will introduce ticketless parking system from January 22 under a new 10-year partnership with toll operator Salik.
Abu Dhabi names board of new sovereign investment firm
Abu Dhabi's Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs has announced the formation of the Board of Directors for L’IMAD Holding Company, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails Dubai real estate sector's exceptional growth
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded exceptional growth in 2025, reaching AED 917 billion in transactions — surpassing expectations and moving closer to the long-term target of AED 1 trillion by 2033.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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