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What changed this month
The reactive feeds, turned proactive — the official alerts and the UAE & Gulf news that matter, with a one-tap AI summary so you can catch up in a minute.
This month, summarised
An AI digest of the alerts and news below.
Official alerts
- News coverageScam warning· 8 Sep 2026
Visa scam sites on rise: How they work and how to avoid them
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Central Bank (CBUAE)Scam warning· 7 Sep 2026
Kuwait orders banks to keep all cash in vaults
Kuwait has taken another step in its bid to stem money laundering by telling banks to stop storing cash outside their vaults. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is giving the country’s lenders until the end of 2026 to comply with the new instructions, which were published in local media last week. The decision follows […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 4 Sep 2026
UAE suppliers given 24 hours to remove counterfeit goods under new anti-fraud rules
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 1 Sep 2026
Trump plans to hit back against Iran, Algeria seeks wildfire death penalty and UAE residents face scam alert
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Dubai PoliceScam warning· 25 Aug 2026
Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 11 Aug 2026
Kuwait threatens deportation in clampdown on illegal businesses
Kuwait has warned its foreign residents that they face expulsion if they are found to be involved in unlicensed businesses, as the Gulf state tightens its regulation of commercial activity. A new law was published in the official gazette on Sunday, to be enforced six months on from the date of publication, according to state […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 24 Jul 2026
Kuwait tightens rules for jewellers in anti-money laundering push
Kuwait is asking local jewellers to tighten action against suspected money laundering and terror funding as the Gulf nation seeks to have its name removed from a “grey list” designation imposed by an international watchdog. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Kuwait to its grey list in February and decided at its June […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 23 Jul 2026
Danish consulate in UAE warns of surge in fraudulent Schengen visa applications
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - Dubai PoliceScam warning· 18 Jul 2026
Dubai Police issue warning over scam adverts offering visas and jobs for cash
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 16 Jul 2026
Crypto gang members who impersonated police jailed after £4m fraud spree
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 2 Jul 2026
India’s Bank of Baroda agrees $600m payout in NMC fraud case
Bank of Baroda, one of India’s largest lenders, has agreed a $600 million out-of-court settlement in the NMC Health fraud case. The India-listed bank was one of three defendants in the $5.4 billion claim brought by Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), administrator of the collapsed Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company. A&M alleges that NMC’s founder, Indian-born BR […] — Reported by AGBI.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 1 Jul 2026
Baghdad recovers $14.5 million in Iraqi Airways fraud case
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 16 Jun 2026
India suspends Telegram over medical entrance exam fraud concerns
— Reported by The National.
Read the source ↗ - News coverageScam warning· 15 Dec 2025
'How can I report scam messages in the UAE?'
— Reported by The National — Business.
Read the source ↗ - DFSA (DIFC)Scam warning· 16 Jun 2026
Beware of scammers impersonating DFSA-authorised firms
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DIFC's regulator) publishes consumer alerts about fraudsters who clone or impersonate licensed firms. Always confirm contact details against the DFSA public register and its Alerts page.
Read the source ↗ - Central Bank (CBUAE)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Only CBUAE-licensed banks and finance companies may take deposits or lend
The Central Bank of the UAE regulates banks, finance companies and exchange houses. Anyone offering deposits, loans or 'savings schemes' without a CBUAE licence is operating illegally — verify before handing over money.
Open the official site ↗ - Dubai PoliceAdvisory· 16 Jun 2026
Report investment or online fraud to Dubai Police eCrime
If you've been targeted or have already paid, stop sending money and report it through the Dubai Police eCrime platform. Acting fast improves the chance of tracing funds and warning others.
Open the official site ↗ - Securities Authority (SCA)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Check any investment firm on the SCA register before you deal with it
The Securities & Commodities Authority licenses firms that may offer securities and investment services in the UAE. If a promoter — especially of forex, crypto or 'guaranteed' returns — isn't on the register, treat them as unlicensed and walk away.
Open the official site ↗ - VARA (crypto)Advisory· 16 Jun 2026
Verify a virtual-asset provider's licence with VARA before investing
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licenses crypto and virtual-asset service providers. Most 'crypto investment' scams use unlicensed platforms — check VARA before depositing, and never pay a fee to 'unlock' withdrawals.
Open the official site ↗ - FSRA (ADGM)Scam warning· 16 Jun 2026
ADGM's FSRA warns on unauthorised entities — check the register
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market publishes warnings about entities falsely claiming to be authorised in ADGM. Verify any ADGM-based firm on the public register before investing.
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UAE & Gulf news
UAE & Gulf news
- UAEThe National — Business· just now
UAE company pioneers affordable satellite phone coverage
- UAEThe National — Business· just now
Amazon Web Services unable to restore Bahrain data network knocked out by Iran
- UAEThe National — Business· 3h ago
Emirates expects to restore prewar seat capacity by year-end as profit holds
- GCCNYT World· 3h ago
Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.
- GCCNYT World· 3h ago
Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.
- GCCNYT World· 4h ago
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
- UAEThe National — Business· 6h ago
Flydubai fleet to cross 100 aircraft as it launches cabin retrofit programme
- UAEThe National — Business· 7h ago
Failure to reform WTO could cost global economy 10% of output by 2050
- UAEThe National· 7h ago
From manga to medieval recipes: 15 Sheikh Zayed Book Award titles available in English
- UAEThe National — Business· 8h ago
UAE to boost investments in Central Asia amid strengthening of Azerbaijan ties
- UAEThe National· 10h ago
Lebanon’s sanctioned oil scandal exposes links to global shadow fleet and leads to new inquiries
- UAEThe National — Business· 12h ago
AI start-up Mal carries Middle East FinTech in H1 with mega-funding round
- GCCNYT World· 12h ago
What Do the Houthis Want?
The Iranian-backed militia has made strategic gains, becoming an unlikely power player in the Middle East.
- UAEThe National — Business· 14h ago
Abu Dhabi and Dubai among thriving global 'cities to watch'
- UAEThe National — Business· 14h ago
Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-concentrated ore in Madinah region
- UAEThe National — Business· 20h ago
Russia's VTB Bank latest target in Treasury's economic campaign against Iran
- GCCNYT Business· 20h ago
Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Choke Off Saudi Energy Supply
Traders sold oil futures on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
- GCCNYT World· 21h ago
Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.
- UAEThe National — Business· 22h ago
France's TotalEnergies seeks stake in consortium to build Syrian-Iraqi pipeline
- UAEThe National· 23h ago
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara to deliver keynote speech at Arab Media Summit
- UAEThe National — Business· 1d ago
Air Arabia-led group cleared to launch budget Saudi airline
- UAEThe National — Business· 1d ago
Etihad makes 'great bet' on premium travel with new A330 Neo and A321LR cabins
- GCCNYT World· 1d ago
Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.
- UAEThe National — Business· 1d ago
Qatar LNG won’t return to normal when Hormuz reopens, executives say
- UAEThe National· 1d ago
President Sheikh Mohamed receives Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi
Headlines from The National, AGBI, NYT and WSJ — tap to read at the source. Filtered to UAE & Gulf finance, economy and policy.