UAE lifts key rate in lockstep with US Fed hike
The UAE Central Bank has nudged its Base Rate up to 3.90%, mirroring the Federal Reserve, in a shift that will gradually feed through to mortgages, business loans and savings returns.
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16th September 2026 3rd September 2026 UAE money transfers abroad surged 28% last year
Exchange houses moved Dh188.8bn out of the UAE in 2025, new central bank data shows, with personal transfers by residents driving much of the rise.
5 key takeaways13th September 2026 UAE tightens bank bonus rules ahead of October deadline
Banks and insurers in the UAE must overhaul executive pay structures by 11 October under new Central Bank rules tying bonuses to long-term risk outcomes.
5 key takeaways4th September 2026 Abu Dhabi Rolls Out Mortgage Option for Off-Plan Property Buyers
A new registration framework lets banks be named on off-plan mortgages before handover, giving overseas buyers earlier certainty over financing terms.
5 key takeaways5th September 2026 Abu Dhabi rolls out mortgage financing for off-plan homes
A new registration framework lets banks be locked in as mortgage lenders on unfinished properties, with Aldar and ADCB completing the first deal.
5 key takeaways6th September 2026 Dubai property prices fall for first time in over five years
Cavendish Maxwell data cited by Zawya shows Dubai home values dipped year-on-year in August, ending a run of gains dating back to the pandemic peak.
5 key takeaways6th September 2026 UAE banks tighten as deposits fail to keep pace
Lending in the UAE is growing faster than savings, pushing banks to pay more for deposits and squeezing profit margins across the sector.
5 key takeaways6th September 2026 Peso Slide Against Dirham Boosts Value for Filipino Remitters
The Philippine peso has dropped to record lows versus the UAE dirham and US dollar, giving overseas workers in the UAE more pesos for every dirham they send home.
5 key takeaways13th August 2026 Why a UAE Mortgage Offer Can Vary by Over AED1m Between Banks
New PRYPCO Mortgage data shows UAE banks can approve very different loan amounts for the same buyer — over AED1m apart for one in ten applicants.
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