The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has noted various statements in the media by certain institutions indicating they are the first or only institutions currently licensed as crypto asset service providers (CASPs) under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, No. 37 of 2002.

The UAE saw record rainfall on April 16, causing severe flooding in Dubai. S&P Global Ratings suggests insurers may face earnings impact, but most have strong capital to handle claims, preventing negative rating actions.

Research by Santam reveals that while cybercrime is one of the top three risks identified by commercial entities in the country, only 26% of respondents have cybercrime cover in place. This is especially concerning as the average cost of a data breach is now $4.45 million worldwide, up 15% in only three years.