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05.09.2026

Dubai Today: Dirham Exchange Rates and Weather — 05.09.2026

Today in Dubai 1 US dollar = 3.6725 dirham. Here are the latest dirham (AED) rates and Dubai weather.

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04.09.2026

Gold holds steady on Friday

CAPITALS, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Gold held steady on Friday and was poised for a small ‌weekly gain, as attention turned to highly awaited US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.Spot gold held its ground at $4,477.10 per ounce, as of 02:11 GMT.US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.4 percent to $4,522.60.Among other metals, spot ⁠silver fell 0.3 percent to $66.78 per ounce but headed for a weekly gain. Platinum lost 0.8 percent to $1,811.28 and palladium declined 0.4 percent to $1,415.75, with both metals on track for slight weekly declines.

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04.09.2026

Dubai Today: Dirham Exchange Rates and Weather — 04.09.2026

Today in Dubai 1 US dollar = 3.6725 dirham. Here are the latest dirham (AED) rates and Dubai weather.

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03.09.2026

Standard Chartered launches institutional Bitcoin, Ether spot trading in UAE

DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Standard Chartered today announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the UAE through ‘Standard Chartered DIFC’ . This makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer the capability in the market and the only global bank currently offering institutional digital asset spot trading in the region.The move further broadens the bank’s regulated digital asset offering in the UAE by adding execution to its custody offering. The capability enables eligible institutional clients to access deliverable Bitcoin and Ether spot trading through Standard Chartered’s electronic trading channels.It is integrated into the Bank’s existing platforms, enabling clients to access crypto-asset trading through familiar FX interfaces. Clients may settle trades with a custodian of their choice, including Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody solution that was launched in September 2024.Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan at Standard Chartered, said, “The UAE has developed a clear digital assets regulatory framework that supports institutional participation and innovation. Extending our Bitcoin and Ether spot trading capability to institutional clients is a significant step in broadening our regulated digital asset proposition in the market. By combining execution with secure custody, governance and the connectivity of a global bank, we are providing clients with a more integrated way to participate in digital asset markets.”Christopher Parsons, Senior Executive Officer, Standard Chartered DIFC, said, “DIFC provides an established platform for international financial institutions to deploy global capabilities across markets. Extending our institutional digital asset trading capability through the Centre demonstrates the strength of that model, combining Standard Chartered’s global markets expertise and network with a regulated base from which we can serve clients across the region.” Standard Chartered first introduced institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading through its UK branch in July 2025, becoming the first G-SIB to offer deliverable spot crypto-asset trading to institutional clients.The UAE launch extends that established global capability into a market where the Bank has been building its institutional grade digital assets offering.

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03.09.2026

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes ICBC’s dual-currency $713 million green bonds

DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of US$713 million in dual-currency green bonds by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC).Issued under ICBC’s US$20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme via its ICBC Dubai (DIFC) Branch, the dual-tranche issuance carries the theme "China-Arab States Renewable Energy Cooperation”.The listings include US$300 million three-year floating-rate notes, priced at SOFR +35 basis points; CNH 2.8 billion (approximately US$413 million) fixed rate bond.Proceeds from the green bonds will be allocated towards carbon neutrality, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects.The listing reinforces Dubai's status as a premier international hub for fixed income issuances and cross-border capital flows.The issuance attracted international and regional investor demand across both tranches. The US$tranche was oversubscribed 3.8 times with an order book of US$1.2 billion, while the CNH tranche was oversubscribed 3.5 times with an order book of CNH 10.0 billion.With this listing, ICBC now has US$4.24 billion in outstanding bonds across four issuances on Nasdaq Dubai.To mark the listing, Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates, rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai, alongside Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and senior representatives from both organisations.Liu Hua, General Manager of ICBC Dubai (DIFC) Branch, said, "The successful listing of ICBC's dual-currency 'China-Arab States Renewable Energy Cooperation' themed green bonds issued by its branch in Dubai (DIFC) on Nasdaq Dubai reflects ICBC's confidence and commitment to the UAE capital market. As a pioneer in green financing, ICBC has significantly contributed to environmental sustainability by extending green financial solutions, particularly within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative."With a cumulative total of US$4.24 billion in outstanding bonds listed on Nasdaq Dubai, ICBC reaffirms its strategic foresight and dedication to fostering eco-friendly and sustainable development globally."Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and DFM, said, “ICBC's latest dual-currency green bond listing reflects the continued connection between China and global capital markets, reinforcing Dubai's role as a primary international destination for cross-border capital raising and sustainable finance."The strong demand across both the US Dollar and Renminbi tranches highlights the growing investor appetite for high-quality ESG instruments issued through our platform. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with ICBC as they expand their sustainable footprint globally.”Total outstanding debt on Nasdaq Dubai has surpassed US$143.9 billion including US$98.4 billion in Sukuk and US$45.4 billion in bonds, with ESG related listings accounting for US$27.5 billion.

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03.09.2026

Dubai Today: Dirham Exchange Rates and Weather — 03.09.2026

Today in Dubai 1 US dollar = 3.6725 dirham. Here are the latest dirham (AED) rates and Dubai weather.

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03.09.2026

Wall Street rebounds as Dow Jones rises 299 points

NEW YORK, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- US equity markets logged gains on Wednesday, recouping a share of the losses accumulated across the prior three trading sessions.The benchmark S&P 500 advanced 0.46%, adding 35.35 points to settle at 7,666.82, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.46%, or 120.07 points, to finish at 26,219.85.The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.56%, climbing 299.37 points to close at 53,066.25.The slight recovery followed three consecutive sessions of broad market pullbacks driven by elevated Treasury yields, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical volatility. Investor sentiment steadied as traders digested the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book and private employment figures ahead of upcoming nonfarm payrolls data.

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02.09.2026

ADX, Al Mabarrah sign MoU to support humanitarian initiatives via Endowment Shares Service

ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association to harness the exchange’s Endowment Shares Service to foster long-term community development and social responsibility across the UAE.The MoU ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association; Ghannam AlMazrouei, Chairman of the ADX Group; Abdulla Salem AlNuaimi, Group CEO of ADX; and the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association management team.The Endowment Shares Service enables investors to donate shares of listed securities to fund a wide range of humanitarian and charitable initiatives such as education, healthcare assistance, elderly care, orphan care centres, and family support projects.Subject to investor approval, Al Mabarrah will be able to retain the donated shares to accumulate ongoing dividend income or sell the securities to support relevant high-impact, sustainable charitable initiatives.Under the MoU, the ADX will work with Al Mabarrah to monitor and manage endowment assets and oversee the transfer of donated securities.Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association, said, “Our partnership with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) feeds directly into the charitable and humanitarian work of the UAE, work embraced by the leadership of this blessed nation and by its loyal people.”He added, “This agreement is about contributing to charitable work, cooperating on humanitarian causes, and building that culture with institutions, both governmental and private.”He affirmed that charitable work is “an intrinsic part of our traditions,” adding, “Protecting human dignity is in our blood, and carrying that culture into how we invest is of the utmost importance.”He also pointed to the importance of “addressing corporate tax through donations for public benefit,” saying the aim is “for the UAE in all its parts, its leadership, its people, its government institutions, and its private companies, to stand on charitable and humanitarian work as a foundation, in the spirit of the institution and of those who work in it.”Guided by the ADX’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, the exchange partners with government entities, educational institutions, market participants, and community organisations to deliver initiatives that create long-term social value.

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02.09.2026

Dubai Today: Dirham Exchange Rates and Weather — 02.09.2026

Today in Dubai 1 US dollar = 3.6725 dirham. Here are the latest dirham (AED) rates and Dubai weather.

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02.09.2026

Brent crude oil settles at $94.65 per barrel, reaching five-week high

NEW YORK, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the Middle East due to renewed fighting between ‌the US and Iran.Brent futures rose $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude ‌rose $4.46, or 5.2%, to settle at $90.22. That was the highest close for Brent since July 24 and for WTI since July 23.

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01.09.2026

Wall Street falls as Dow drops 380 points

NEW YORK, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- US equities ended lower on Monday following a spike in crude oil prices driven by military strikes between the United States and Iran.The surge in energy costs reignited inflation fears and boosted expectations of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, weighing on overall market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.36 %, losing 27.39 points to finish at 7,684.37, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.16 % to 26,360.91. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 380.22 points, or 0.71 %, to 53,179.77.

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01.09.2026

Gold slips as rising oil prices fuel fears of inflation

SINGAPORE, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Gold prices faced short-term pressure during early Asian trading on Tuesday, easing toward $4,443 per ounce at the timing of publication as escalating Middle East tensions pushed crude oil higher and fueled fears of persistent inflation.Spot gold slipped to $4,440.34 per ounce after holding near $4,454.68 earlier in the session.A surge in energy prices following recent geopolitical military exchanges has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish monetary policy path, adding near-term headwinds to non-yielding bullion.

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01.09.2026

Crude oil prices rise as Brent surpasses $91 amid Middle East tensions

SINGAPORE, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Global crude benchmarks extended their upward momentum on Tuesday, supported by escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East that fueled supply disruption anxieties across key energy corridors.Brent crude futures gained 56 cents, or 0.6 %, reaching $91.05 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 83 cents, or 1 %, to hit $86.59. Both benchmarks surged in the previous session—with Brent settling 2.7 % higher and WTI jumping 2.8 %—marking their highest valuations since late August.

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