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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of the UAE adopted a stimulus package worth AED 256 billion to support the UAE’s economy and financial system.
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Our Mission: lies in enhancing monetary management, financial stability, and protecting consumers through effective supervision of Licensed Financial Institutions, prudent management of reserves, robust financial infrastructure and the adoption of digital technologies.
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CBUAE offers to sell silver commemorative coins
27 September 2022
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CBUAE achieves the Emiratisation target in the banking and insurance sectors during the first half of 2022
21 September 2022
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CBUAE Raises the Base Rate at 75 Basis Points
21 September 2022
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CBUAE Governor discusses further enhancements on payment systems consumer protection and banking sector recovery with Banks CEOs
20 September 2022
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The Central Bank of the UAE and the Saudi Central Bank sign MoU on insurance supervision
19 September 2022
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CBUAE and GCAA sign MOU on linking electronic payment systems
07 September 2022
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CBUAE imposes administrative sanctions on an exchange house operating in the UAE
31 August 2022
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Summary Report - Monetary Banking Developments - June 2022
31 August 2022
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The CBUAE Launches A New Website With Various Services
29 August 2022
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The Higher Shari’ah Authority at the CBUAE urges Islamic Financial Institutions to appoint UAE nationals as trainee members in the Internal Shari’ah supervision Committees and requires certain training and development programs for them
24 August 2022
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The Higher Shari’ah Authority at the CBUAE urges Islamic Financial Institutions to appoint UAE nationals as trainee members in the Internal Shari’ah supervision Committees and requires certain training and development programs for them
24 August 2022
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The Higher Shari’ah Authority at the CBUAE urges Islamic Financial Institutions to appoint UAE nationals as trainee members in the Internal Shari’ah supervision Committees and requires certain training and development programs for them
24 August 2022
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The Higher Shari’ah Authority at the CBUAE urges Islamic Financial Institutions to appoint UAE nationals as trainee members in the Internal Shari’ah supervision Committees and requires certain training and development programs for them
24 August 2022
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The Higher Shari’ah Authority at the CBUAE urges Islamic Financial Institutions to appoint UAE nationals as trainee members in the Internal Shari’ah supervision Committees and requires certain training and development programs for them
24 August 2022
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CBUAE launches the Advanced Certificate for Risk-Based Supervision Professionals
18 August 2022
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The CBUAE’s Financial Stability Report for 2021 emphasises the UAE’s robust financial system in supporting the UAE economy
11 August 2022
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CBUAE issues new guidance for licensed financial institutions on risks related to politically exposed persons
02 August 2022
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The CBUAE issues new instructions regarding the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme
31 July 2022
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06 September 2022
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31 January 2022
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05 September 2022
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02 September 2022
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01 September 2022
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01 September 2022
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01 September 2022
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01 September 2022
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31 August 2022
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31 August 2022
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31 May 2022
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Banks and Financial Institutions
This section provides information on foreign and domestic entities licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE that operate in the UAE.
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Insurance
The CBUAE assumed supervisory and regulatory responsibility of the insurance sector pursuant to Decretal Federal Law No. (25) of 2020, which merged the Insurance Authority into the Central Bank.
Consumers
Consumers are the lifeblood of the UAE’s economy. Ensuring that their rights are protected adequately is a core CBUAE objective, and supported by the adoption of the new CBUAE law.
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Regulatory Development
The Central Bank of the UAE regulates and supervises financial services companies operating in the UAE.
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Financial Stability
The Financial Stability Department (FSD) helps to maintain and promote financial stability in the UAE by conducting analyses to assess the potential risks and vulnerabilities facing the country’s financial system, and by supporting CBUAE’s financial stability decision-making.
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Reserve Management
Our Reserve Management department manages the UAE’s official foreign exchange reserves.
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Islamic Finance
The Islamic Finance industry is growing at an accelerated pace, exceeding USD 2.44 trillion in assets globally, and recording a growth rate of 11.4%. The Islamic Finance industry is primarily manifested in banking, insurance (Takaful) and asset management sectors.
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Anti Money Laundering (AML)
The CBUAE established a dedicated Department in August 2020 to handle all Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism matters (AML/CFT) which the Banking Supervision Department handled previously.
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FinTech & Digital Transformation
Launched by The CBUAE in 2020, the Fintech Office aims to build a mature Fintech ecosystem in the UAE and position the UAE as the foremost Fintech hub regionally and globally.
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Risk Management
The Risk Management and Compliance Department is the second line of defence for the CBUAE, responsible for the management and oversight of the financial risks and non-financial risks.
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Supervision
The key supervisory objective of the CBUAE, consistent with the BCBS Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision, is to promote the safety and soundness of licensed financial institutions, in particular those in the banking, insurance, payments and remittance sectors.
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Monetary Policy & Domestic Markets
The CBUAE is mandated to define and implement its monetary policy objectives through the formulation of the Dirham Monetary Framework. By developing and deploying related liquidity management facilities, the CBUAE is able to maintain the soundness and stability of the established monetary system in the UAE.
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Payments and Settlements
Payment Systems are considered an important pillar in the financial market infrastructure. Accordingly, the CBUAE leads the establishment, development, operation and oversight of the payment systems in the UAE. The different services of these financial infrastructure systems are offered to participating institutes, which extend such services to their different customers.
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Enforcement
The Enforcement Department’s core functions are to support the strategic objectives of the CBUAE through a disciplined twofold approach: protection and deterrence.
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Currency and Coins
In 1973, the UAE Currency Board issued the nation’s first banknotes. In 1982, the CBUAE released a second issue of UAE paper currency, following the transition from the UAE Currency Board to the CBUAE, instituted by Union Law No. (10) of 1980.
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