UAE News
Mashreq NEO PLUS Saver Delivers 6.25% Interest—UAE’s New Savings Champion
Key Highlights: Mashreq NEO PLUS Saver offers the UAE’s highest savings interest at 6.25% for salary customers and 5% for
August 5, 2025
Key Highlights: Mashreq NEO PLUS Saver offers the UAE’s highest savings interest at 6.25% for salary customers and 5% for
Key Highlights: Sharjah’s Central and Eastern Regions achieved AED 1.6 billion in real estate transactions, marking a remarkable 143% increase
Key Highlights: UK citizens can now own 100% of Dubai mainland companies in most sectors under Federal Decree-Law No. 26
Key Highlights: Dubai imposes 0% personal income tax and only 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000. Russian entrepreneurs
Key Highlights: Stricter 2025 enforcement means Golden Visa holders face immediate penalties for non-compliance. All investment, salary, and documentation requirements
Key Highlights: UAE banks now offer fully digital business account opening with 3-day processing for low-risk applications. Mainland, free zone,
Dubai in 2025 is growing steadily, driven mainly by non-oil sectors. You now operate in a 9% corporate-tax environment, while
Key Highlights: UAE banks require comprehensive documentation and strict KYC for business account approvals. Digital banks like Wio and Mashreq
Key Highlights: Minimum corporate account balances in the UAE range from zero to AED 3.5 million, varying by bank and
Key Highlights: Emirates NBD offers tiered SME business accounts with zero minimum balance for the first year and fully digital
Key Highlights: Only commercial and industrial free zone licenses qualify for the UAE Golden Visa in 2025. AED 2 million
Key Highlights: Dubai’s Golden Visa grants scientists 10-year renewable residency with zero personal income tax and complete family sponsorship rights.