Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
UAE companies struggle to raise fresh loans as war drags onBank lending in UAE is slowing down. Lenders are becoming more careful with new loans. This is happening because of the ongoing Iran confli...
10 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Banking, financials remain strong play despite near-term volatility: Sunil SubramaniamCrude oil prices and UAE's role in OPEC+ are influencing Indian markets. Experts suggest oil prices may fall in the medium term, easing con...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reservePakistan is exploring various financing options, including Eurobonds and commercial debt, to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility and bolste...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
UAE draws up economic shield plan to counter Iran war falloutThe United Arab Emirates is preparing a contingency economic plan. This plan aims to protect the economy from disruption and boost long-ter...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
No capital flight from the UAE, only risk recalibration: Badr JafarGlobal investors are reassessing risks in the Gulf amid ongoing conflict. However, the UAE is not seeing capital flight, according to Badr ...
24 Mar, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
As Iran-Israel-US war begins to hurt, UAE takes steps to ease the painThe UAE is taking proactive steps to shield its economy from regional conflict. The Central Bank is injecting liquidity into banks, allowin...
19 Mar, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Indian businesses take UAE route for Russian paymentsCargo movements and associated trade payments are being routed through outfits and banks in Dubai in transactions that come across like reg...
13 May, 2022, 08.30 AM IST
UAE central bank starts gradual curb of COVID-19 stimulus measuresThe bank launched a Targeted Economic Support Scheme (TESS) to help banks provide temporary relief to companies and individuals affected by...
23 Sep, 2021, 05.03 PM IST
HSBC commits $5 billion in corporate lending to help UAE growthThe UAE's economy suffered in 2020, as vital sectors like tourism and hospitality were crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
27 Jun, 2021, 03.04 PM IST
BR Shetty: What's in a name? Banks count cost of loans in NMC collapseBR Shetty's NMC imploded this year on allegations of fraud & disclosure of more than $4 bn in hidden debts.
13 Jul, 2020, 10.26 AM IST
UAE Exchange eyes universal bank licence to clock lending of Rs 1,000 croreThe company is still eager to set up a bank once for universal bank licences and most recently when it failed to grab a small finance bank ...
12 Oct, 2016, 12.33 AM IST
Indian banker named 'Retail Banker of the Year in Middle East'Suvo Sarkar, Emirates NBD General Manager for Retail Banking and Wealth Management, was awarded at the Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Fi...
09 Apr, 2015, 02.39 PM IST
- Gulf banks stronger than Western counterparts: Report
'Banks in the GCC have been resilient in the face of recent global financial shocks and benefit from strong government support.'
12 Oct, 2011, 11.18 AM IST
- UAE growth to stay low in 2010: Official
The UAE''s growth rate will remain "low" in 2010, but will still be better than that in 2009, Central Bank governor has said.
09 Feb, 2010, 02.22 PM IST
- UAE banks to get $6.8 bn state support package
The United Arab Emirates' finance ministry will make available 25 billion dirhams ($6.81 billion) to banks next week as the second part of ...
06 Nov, 2008, 06.06 PM IST
- Federal Bank hints at increasing lending rates
Private sector Federal Bank Ltd on Monday indicated it may increase lending rates in near future following RBI's decision to hike the cash ...
11 Dec, 2006, 12.40 PM IST