Economy
CBUAE's New SME Rulebook Lands in September: What It Means for Every Founder Who Borrows From a UAE Bank
The UAE Central Bank has rewritten the rulebook for how banks and finance companies treat SME borrowers, replacing a five-year-old conduct code with a far stricter customer protection regime. Every bank and finance company has until September 13 to comply, and the changes will show up in how fast SMEs get accounts opened, how clearly loan terms are explained, and how disputes get resolved.