International and Domestic Relations
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Overview
The International and Domestic Relations Department plays a pivotal role in aligning the CBUAE’s global and local efforts to achieve its policy objectives, in support of UAE Vision 2031. The Department focuses primarily on building and maintaining strong partnerships with peer institutions and actively participating in regional, multilateral, and international forums. It sets CBUAE’s international agenda, develops cohesive policy positions, and drives internal alignment to ensure strategic representation and impactful engagement across all platforms.
Vision
To be open and cooperative in our outlook, respected for our capabilities, and valued for our contributions.
Mission
To support and coordinate CBUAE’s conduct of international and domestic affairs to effectively enable delivery of CBUAE’s vision and policy objectives in alignment with UAE’s Vision 2031.
Mandate
The Department implements CBUAE’s international and domestic relations strategy by establishing cooperation frameworks, representing the Central Bank in key forums, as well as facilitating policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and institutional collaboration with both global and local stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Bilateral and Domestic Partnerships
Facilitate the negotiation, signing, and implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). This includes cultivating strategic partnerships with peer central banks, international financial institutions, and relevant domestic institutions to enhance cooperation, foster knowledge exchange, and support financial sector development.
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Multilateral and International Engagement:
Represent CBUAE at prominent regional and international platforms as well as standard-setting bodies, reinforcing the Central Bank’s global presence. In addition, the Central Bank actively contributes to global dialogues on financial stability, regulation, and innovation to strengthen the UAE’s commitment to the global financial system. CBUAE engagement in prominent forums includes: AMF, BRICS, BIS, BCBS, FSB, FATF, GCC Council, IAIS, IFSB, IILM, IMF, MENAFATF, NGFS, and OECD.
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Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building
Drive financial sector resilience by coordinating technical cooperation initiatives and capacity-building programmes with international organisations to strengthen institutional capabilities and promote best practices among stakeholders.
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Economic and Trade Integration
Support negotiations for financial services within broader international economic agreements. These efforts expand the Central Bank’s footprint and promote cross-border collaboration to support the UAE’s long-term objectives for economic integration and global competitiveness.
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Strategic Diplomacy and Representation
Coordinate high-level official visits and international delegations, ensuring strategic engagement and impactful representation for CBUAE leadership.
Last updated on: Monday 16 March 2026
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