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Dubai Islamic Bank reported a 10% rise in gross revenue to AED 12.4 billion for H1 2026, as total assets crossed AED 423 billion, signalling continued strength in UAE Islamic banking. On the geopolitical front, UAE and Saudi Arabia officials publicly affirmed bilateral unity, easing concerns over a prolonged rift that had already begun disrupting cross-border banking and payment flows. Meanwhile, UAE-based Indian expats face a fast-approaching July 31 deadline to file their Indian income tax returns, with the ITR-2 and ITR-3 forms now live on India's e-filing portal.
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The Fintech Times
DIB Posts 10% Revenue Rise in H1 2026 as Assets Top AED 423bn
Dubai Islamic Bank reported AED 12.4bn in gross revenue for H1 2026, up 10% year-on-year, with total assets growing to AED 423bn.
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CNBC
UAE and Saudi Officials Signal Bilateral Unity After Months of Rift
Senior UAE and Saudi officials posted coordinated statements affirming close ties, following a period of tension that had disrupted cross-border bank payments.
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Gulf News
UAE-Based Indian Expats Have Until July 31 to File India ITR
India's tax authority confirms ITR-2 and ITR-3 forms are live on the e-filing portal ahead of the July 31, 2026 deadline for UAE-based NRIs.
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