UAE Exchange Houses Guide: Al Ansari, UAE Exchange and Money Transfer in the Emirates
The UAE operates one of the world's most competitive and accessible foreign exchange and money transfer markets, with hundreds of licensed exchange houses serving...
UAE Dirham Peg: How Currency Stability Powers the Emirates as an Investment Hub
The United Arab Emirates dirham has been pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725 AED per USD since November 1997,...
Opinion: Dubai’s VARA Crypto Model — Could It Shape Global Regulation
The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial or legal advice.Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)...
GCC Financial Markets Overview 2026: Regional Exchanges, MSCI Inclusion and Investment Guide
The GCC's financial markets have undergone a fundamental transformation over the past decade — growing from relatively small, domestic-focused exchanges into emerging market indices...
Forex Trading in the GCC 2026: UAE Regulations, Licensed Brokers and Currency Risk
Forex (foreign exchange) trading is legal and actively practised across the GCC — but the regulatory framework, licensed brokers, and tax treatment vary between...
