Topic
UAE Central Bank
Stories tagged UAE Central Bank
UAE Tourists Can Open a Bank Account on Arrival
The UAE's Tourist Identity initiative lets non-resident visitors open a digital bank account within minutes of arriving, using biometric technology and the ADCB mobile app — no traditional documentation required.
30 Apr 2026
9 New Laws in Abu Dhabi for 2026 Residents Need to Know
Nine new laws take effect in Abu Dhabi in 2026, covering workplace reforms, a higher Emirati minimum wage, a tiered sugar tax, an expanded plastic ban, OTP phase-out, school timing changes, and updated wildlife protections. Here is what every resident needs to know.
14 Jan 2026
54% of Dubai Homes Sold in Cash as Investors Go All-In
More than half of Dubai residential property deals in H2 2025 were settled in cash, per Elite Merit Real Estate — shielding the market from global rate volatility while sustaining investor confidence.
9 Dec 2025
du Telecom Now Accepts Crypto Payments in UAE
UAE telecom provider du has expanded its payment options to include cryptocurrency, joining Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and card payments. The move sets a precedent for telecoms in the region as the UAE Central Bank's new dirham-stablecoin regulations take effect in 2025.
18 Feb 2025
Dubai Property Buyers Face 6% Upfront Costs from Feb 1
All Dubai property buyers obtaining mortgages after February 1, 2025 must pay 6% upfront — covering the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee and 2% brokerage commission — after the UAE Central Bank barred banks from financing these costs through mortgage loans.
27 Jan 2025
UAE Jaywan Card Explained: What It Is and Its Benefits
The UAE Jaywan card is the country's first national domestic payment card, set up by Al Etihad Payments — a subsidiary of the UAE Central Bank — to expand access to financial services and reduce payment costs for residents and merchants alike.
6 Jun 2024
UAE End-of-Service Benefits: How to Collect After Leaving
Leaving the UAE doesn't mean losing your gratuity. Under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021, employers must pay end-of-service benefits within 14 days of your last working day. Here's exactly how to collect what you're owed and close your UAE bank account properly.
2 Jun 2024