UAE Central Bank

UAE and Kazakhstan central banks forge cooperation for financial market regulation, development

Agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and information exchange in areas of mutual interest

UAE’s total banking assets grow to $1.24 trillion in 2024 amid strong economic growth: CBUAE

The CBUAE forecasts an acceleration of growth to 4.7 percent in 2025, reflecting the resilience of the national economy

UAE central bank launches new Dirham symbol

Issuance of the Digital Dirham is expected to take place in the last quarter of 2025 for the retail sector

CBUAE projects UAE GDP growth of 4.7 percent in 2025, 5.7 percent in 2026

The UAE's non-oil trade surpassed AED2 trillion in the first nine months of 2024

UAE central bank issues new AED100 polymer banknote with advanced security features

Polymer banknotes are also more durable and sustainable than traditional paper banknotes, lasting two or more times longer in circulation

Federal Reserve, UAE central bank hold interest rates steady as Trump’s policies raise economic concerns

The UAE central bank has also decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 4.40 percent

CBUAE: Gross banks’ assets rise 2.4 percent to $1.24 billion at end of December 2024

CBUAE reported M1 money supply rose 2.3 percent to $257.7 billion by December 2024

CBUAE first Central Bank in region to sign Statement of Commitment to FX Global Code

This code promotes integrity, transparency, and fairness in the wholesale foreign exchange market practices

Jaywan, UAE’s first domestic card scheme to be activated locally and globally: CBUAE

Jaywan offers secure, efficient payments, reducing costs, supporting growth, and promoting inclusion

US Federal Reserve, UAE central bank hold interest rates steady

After cutting the benchmark interest rate a full percentage point last year, the Fed kept it in the current 4.25-4.50 percent range

UAE Central Bank reports gold reserves over $6.6 billion by end of October 2024

This represents a month-on-month increase of 5.5 percent, or $348.5 million