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What if every drive brought you closer to owning property? In the UAE, that vision is becoming reality through a new initiative that turns fuel purchases into fractional real estate ownership.
In recent years, the global financial system has been undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. What once revolved around physical cash, paper records, and centralized intermediaries is increasingly being reshaped by digital networks, code, and new legal constructs. In late 2025, this shift became unmistakable when three major economic powers, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union each took decisive, but distinctly different, steps toward redefining money and value for the digital age. Together, these developments reveal a broader realignment: one in which ownership, currency, and financial trust are no longer anchored primarily in physical form or institutional tradition, but in legally enforceable digital systems designed to operate at global scale.
Dubai has redrawn the map for how companies operate within the city. The long-standing divide between its specialised free zones and the broader local market, a fundamental choice every foreign investor faced, is now softening.
Europe is tightening large cash-payment rules and exploring a digital euro, signaling a shift toward a more transparent, digitally controlled financial system. While fears of “programmable money” are exaggerated, the changes do raise long-term questions about privacy and state oversight. The UAE shows how digital innovation can advance quickly without sacrificing autonomy.
Revolut gains UAE Central Bank approval, paving the way for multi-currency wallets, digital payments, and future crypto services under a dual licensing framework.
Dubai’s crypto-friendly system makes it ideal for startups. Learn how to set up your crypto firm and tap into the city’s growing digital finance landscape.