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The UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) has completely rewritten its laws and regulatory rulebook following an 18-month reform process. Announced by CMA Director General Waleed Al Awadi at the Meira 2026 conference, the reforms transition the regulator into a market developer while coordinating rules with DIFC and ADGM authorities.
The 47th edition of Big 5 Global will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 23 to 26, 2026. Supported by UAE federal and local government authorities, the industry exhibition will spotlight supply chain resilience, technology advancement, sustainable transformation, and workforce capabilities across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Global commodity trader Trafigura has closed US$4.4 billion in syndicated credit facilities, upsized from an initial US$3.5 billion equivalent. The facility includes a US$1.6 billion-equivalent offshore renminbi tranche and was backed by 40 lenders across Asia and the Middle East, including UAE banks ADCB and FAB alongside leading Chinese institutions.
Dubai's over-the-counter crypto trading desks facilitate bilateral transactions for institutional clients, with transaction minimums typically starting around $100,000. Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority had issued approximately 50 crypto licenses by June 2026. The UAE applies a 0% personal tax on crypto gains, while crypto-to-crypto transfers remain VAT-exempt.
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