Author: Editorial team
LONDON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), participated in the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, held from 23rd to 30th August under the theme, “Asset Recovery and the Rule of Law: Taking the Profit Out of Crime – From Rhetoric to Results.” His participation forms part of MENAFATF’s efforts to strengthen its international partnerships, expand cooperation with organisations and entities involved in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, and exchange expertise on emerging risks and trends in financial crime. His…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Rabdan Academy has achieved a new institutional milestone, with its Integrated Management System (IMS) meeting the requirements of nine international standards and specifications following audits and assessments covering key aspects of its academic, vocational and institutional operations. The achievement reflects the Academy’s commitment to international practices in quality, preparedness, risk management, information security, health and safety, and continual improvement. The achievement includes eight standards issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), alongside the PAS 99:2012 specification for Integrated Management Systems, collectively covering a broad range of areas related to the Academy’s academic,…
Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business. Logitech recently announced its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31st to September 3rd, 2026. With a key focus on AI-Enabled Collaboration, Logitech will present its AI-powered, human-centric products aimed at improving productivity, fit for future-ready workplaces and contributing towards Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business, said: “Logitech is proud to be part of LEAP, a platform where we can showcase our cutting-edge technologies that help advance Saudi Arabia’s goals outlined in Vision 2030.…
Jaywan card payments are available through the website, smart application and all “Tahseel” service centres, enabling customers to complete their payments through multiple channels. Sharjah: As part of its ongoing efforts to advance its digital financial infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the government payment ecosystem, Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) continues to develop its “Tahseel” system and expand the payment options available across its various channels. These efforts aim to provide customers with a more integrated, flexible and secure experience, while keeping pace with their evolving needs and expectations for digital government services. SFD has enabled the use of the…
DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has highlighted the continued expansion of economic ties between Dubai and India, driven by growing trade and investment flows and increasing cooperation in future-focused sectors. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, discussed the strength of bilateral relations during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi. The event brought together leading investors and senior executives from India and around the world and was attended by His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. During the session, Lootah revealed that Dubai’s non-oil trade…
AJMAN, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Human Resources of the Ajman Government announced that the holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for 1448 AH will be observed on Friday, 28th August, 2026, for government entities in the emirate. Official working hours will resume on Monday, 31st August, 2026. On the occasion, the department extended its congratulations and greetings to the UAE’s wise leadership, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, as well as…
Tarik Erk, Head of MENAT & Senior Executive Officer Abu Dhabi at Binance, outlines how changes to the cyber threat landscape have impacted the financial ecosystem and the role of apps within it. For years, the promise of financial technology was that it would make managing money simpler. Instead, for many people, it created another kind of complexity. We invest through one platform, save through another, make payments through a third, send money internationally through a fourth, and move between banks, brokers, wallets and exchanges to access different markets. Every additional service brings another account, another interface, another verification process…
The NCM forecasts a chance of rain in eastern and southern areas, with blowing dust during the day and mist possible overnight in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates. Dubai: Be cautious of blowing dust in the daytime across the UAE today, and fog and mist formation overnight. And if you’re located in eastern regions of the country, you might be able to enjoy summer rain. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather, with a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, associated with rainfall. The rain may turn to hail…
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE insurance sector continued its strong growth in 2025, recording improvements across most key performance indicators, driven by higher gross written premiums, paid claims, technical provisions and total assets, reflecting the sector’s strength and its growing role in supporting the country’s financial and economic stability. Data from the annual statistical report on insurance activity in the UAE, issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, showed that gross written premiums rose to AED74.8 billion in 2025, up 14.9 percent from AED65.1 billion in 2024. Total paid claims increased to AED46.2 billion, up…
AJMAN, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, congratulated the people of the UAE, residents, and the Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, affirming that it is a blessed occasion that embodies the values of affection and mercy. Sheikh Humaid said, “On the birth of the best of God’s creation and the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, we draw from his noble life the highest ideals and virtues of character, and from…