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What Is Off-Plan Property in Dubai? Buyer Guide 2026

Quick Summary: Off plan means buying a property before it's been built, directly from the developer. In Dubai, you pay…

April 30, 2026 Kevin James

PIF Says No NEOM Projects Have Been Cancelled as Funding Strategy Shifts

PIF says no NEOM projects have been cancelled, despite shifts in spending priorities. Yasir Al-Rumayyan said The Line is not…

April 29, 2026 Kevin James

No More Quotas: UAE to Exit OPEC in Strategic Policy Shift

The UAE will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership. Officials said…

April 29, 2026 Nick O'Sullivan

How to Buy Bitcoin in the UAE: A Beginner’s Guide

Bitcoin can be bought legally in the UAE, but crypto activity is regulated. To buy Bitcoin, residents usually need to…

April 28, 2026 Nick O'Sullivan

How to Send Money to India from UAE

For millions of Indian expatriates living and working in the Emirates, transferring funds home is far more than a simple…

April 17, 2026

How to Budget a 20,000 AED Salary in Dubai

Landing a job with a salary of AED 20,000 (approx $5,500) is a fantastic milestone. In many parts of the…

February 25, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Holding Too Much Cash

Cash feels comforting. It sits quietly in your bank account, doing exactly what you expect it to do. It doesn’t…

January 22, 2026 Kevin James

How to Budget Your Money Without Killing Your Lifestyle

Budgeting has a reputation problem. For many people, it sounds restrictive, boring, or like something you only need to worry…

January 20, 2026

Watch These Headline Numbers as Apple Reports Q1 Earnings

Apple is set to report earnings after the closing bell tonight, and traders are clearly expecting a meaningful reaction. …

January 29, 2026

UAE Investment Guide 2026: How to Invest Smartly in UAE

The UAE enters 2026 with a familiar reputation. Stable, well-connected, and built for business, but now the story has evolved.…

January 28, 2026 Money Middle East

S&P 500 Reaches Record 7000 as Technology Stocks Surge

US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 ending at a record high as strength in technology stocks…

January 27, 2026 Kevin James

Saxo Bank Fined €42m by Danish Regulator Over AML Failures

Retail FX and CFD trading provider, Saxo Bank, has been fined €42 million by Denmark’s financial regulator after authorities identified…

January 26, 2026 Nick O'Sullivan

Crypto Firm BitGo Raises $212.8 Million in US IPO

Crypto custody firm BitGo has successfully priced its US initial public offering above expectations, raising $212.8 million and marking the…

January 22, 2026 Oliver Hayden

Bitcoin Advocate Calls on Federal Reserve to Include BTC in 2026 Stress Tests

A leading Bitcoin advocate has called on the US Federal Reserve to explicitly include Bitcoin as a standalone variable in…

January 21, 2026 Kevin James

FTX Sues Binance and Former CEO CZ for $1.8 Billion

FTX has initiated legal action against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), seeking $1.8 billion in damages. Filed…

November 12, 2024 Oliver Hayden

Bitpanda MENA: UAE and KSA Lead Surge in Institutional Crypto Adoption

🔻 $338.7 billion in crypto transactions were recorded across the MENA region between 2023 and 2024, with the UAE and…

November 6, 2024 Oliver Hayden

Gold & Silver Seek Stability After Historic Market Crash

Gold and silver started the week trying to find their footing after Friday’s brutal, market-shaking sell-off. It was the kind…

February 2, 2026

How Central Bank Announcements Impact Financial Markets

When the time comes for any major central bank announcement, it means two things. One, low-risk traders run into hiding.…

January 30, 2026

Watch These Headline Numbers as Apple Reports Q1 Earnings

Apple is set to report earnings after the closing bell tonight, and traders are clearly expecting a meaningful reaction. …

January 29, 2026

S&P 500 Reaches Record 7000 as Technology Stocks Surge

US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 ending at a record high as strength in technology stocks…

January 27, 2026 Kevin James

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Life as an expat in the Middle East comes with big financial decisions, and not always clear answers. Money Middle East is built for both new and experienced expats alike looking to navigate the region with more clarity and confidence. From savings, banking, investing, business, property, and the wider economy, we cover the money side of building a life here, with guides and insights that are practical, relevant, and certainly worth your time.

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