Aaron Joshua Mwenyi

January 2, 2026

UAE banks to end SMS OTPs for online card payments

UAE banks SMS OTP use will officially end for online card payments from January 6, 2026, marking a major shift in how customers approve digital transactions. From that date, banks operating in

BUSINESS

January 2, 2026

New UAE law extends buyer defect claims to one year

UAE buyer defect claims have been significantly strengthened under the country’s new Civil Transactions Law, announced on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in consumer and commercial protection. The updated law

BUSINESS

November 14, 2025

Gulf Women-led Enterprises: Forum Calls for Stronger Support

Gulf women-led enterprises

UAE minors asset management law lets teens run assets

UAE minors asset management has shifted significantly under a new legal framework announced on January 1, 2026, updating long-standing civil law principles. The change allows minors aged 15 to manage their assets

January 2, 2026

BUSINESS