UAE Central Bank Board endorses resilience package backed by AED 1 trillion assets
Under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) convened on 17 March 2026 in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the strength and resilience of the UAE’s financial system and banking sector amid extraordinary global and regional challenges. The Board approved a proactive financial resilience package supported by CBUAE’s assets totaling AED 1 trillion.
The meeting highlighted that despite the current global market uncertainties, the UAE banking sector remains fundamentally sound, with no significant impact on payment systems or sector health. Key officials in attendance included Vice Chairman H.E. Abdulhamid M. Al Saleh and other board members, demonstrating strong governance and oversight.
This resilience package aims to further bolster the financial system’s capacity to withstand potential shocks, leveraging the Central Bank’s substantial financial resources. It represents a continuation of proactive measures to maintain sector stability and support the broader UAE economy.
Founded to regulate and safeguard the country’s monetary system, the Central Bank of the UAE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the stability of the financial sector and managing crisis risks through prudent supervisory practices.
In summary, these measures reinforce the UAE’s commitment to protecting its economic stability and banking sector integrity, strengthening investor confidence and ensuring a robust environment for sustained economic growth.
Looking ahead, such initiatives are expected to enhance the UAE’s financial sector competitiveness and support ongoing economic expansion in the years to come.
