The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed the UAE is strengthening its position as a leading center of international trade, and is leading the growth by keeping pace with the trends and developments witnessed by the global economy and accelerated technological developments.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18th February 2025 – Yango Ride, the international ride-hailing service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has expanded its corporate business-to-business (B2B) service, Yango Rides for Business, in Abu Dhabi. This service was launched in Dubai in 2024 and aims to simplify and enhance corporate transportation management for enterprises in both Emirates.
Yango Rides for Business provides companies with an efficient corporate solution to oversee all employee transportation requirements through a single, unified platform. With this service, businesses can streamline their ride-hailing expenses, removing the complex process of prepayments or staff reimbursements. Instead, all trips are charged to a corporate account monthly, making expenses both fully tax-deductible and easy to track.
40% of respondents report being on track to achieving their 2024 financial goals.
Financial confidence is growing across generations, with 40% of Generation Z and 36% of Millennials feeling optimistic about meeting their financial targets, compared to 32% of Generation X.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 February 2025: National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has released the results of its annual survey aimed at highlighting savers’ financial aspirations, revealing that retirement planning remains the top financial priority for the second consecutive year. Increasing savings and setting aside funds for high-value purchases such as a home or a car also ranked high among respondents, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of early financial planning and disciplined smart saving strategies.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 18, 2025 – Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proudly unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4×4 all-terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The prestigious launch was officiated by H.E. Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, reinforcing India’s commitment to advancing global defense technology.
MArG 45 exemplifies Kalyani Group’s ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform. Designedfor rapid deployment and superior manoeuvrability, it is a “go-anywhere” gun with unparalleled shoot-and-scoot capabilities.
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, February 2025 — Invest Bank announced the appointment of four senior leaders to head its core departments, marking a significant step in the bank’s transformation journey. The strategic appointments across Corporate Affairs & Marketing, Retail, Digital, and Operations divisions reflect the bank’s commitment to delivering next-generation banking solutions while strengthening its position in Sharjah’s growing financial ecosystem.