The UAE is negotiating with the U.S. about obtaining financial support in case the Iran war pushes the state into a deeper crisis.
Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama discussed the possibility of a currency-swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve officials
Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama discussed the possibility of a currency-swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve officials
April 20, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The UAE is negotiating with the U.S. about obtaining financial support in case the Iran war pushes the state into a deeper crisis.
Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama discussed the possibility of a currency-swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve officials
Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama discussed the possibility of a currency-swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve officials
Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Housri:
"We have received offers from companies in nine Arab and foreign countries to print new Syrian currency, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, the UAE, and Germany."
"We have received offers from companies in nine Arab and foreign countries to print new Syrian currency, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, the UAE, and Germany."
May 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Housri:
"We have received offers from companies in nine Arab and foreign countries to print new Syrian currency, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, the UAE, and Germany."
"We have received offers from companies in nine Arab and foreign countries to print new Syrian currency, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, the UAE, and Germany."
Pakistan plans to repay $2–3.5 billion in debt to the UAE, including a key $2 billion central bank deposit, by the end of April 2026, instead of extending it again.
The UAE reportedly pushed for repayment amid regional tensions.
The UAE reportedly pushed for repayment amid regional tensions.
April 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Pakistan plans to repay $2–3.5 billion in debt to the UAE, including a key $2 billion central bank deposit, by the end of April 2026, instead of extending it again.
The UAE reportedly pushed for repayment amid regional tensions.
The UAE reportedly pushed for repayment amid regional tensions.
3/ A Houthi-controlled Yemeni Central Bank in Sanaa source claimed on March 21 that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were encouraging Sanaa-based banks to relocate to Aden and that this effort was a violation of the ceasefire, which is an implicit threat to attack Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
March 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
3/ A Houthi-controlled Yemeni Central Bank in Sanaa source claimed on March 21 that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were encouraging Sanaa-based banks to relocate to Aden and that this effort was a violation of the ceasefire, which is an implicit threat to attack Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Something to watch. Though worth noting that in general dollar liquidity proxies are not showing anything here. Basis swaps have moved but nothing like the last two squeezes while Fed reverse repos and FX swaps vs other CBs are static. If there's a USD liquidity issue, it's pretty UAE-specific.
July 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Something to watch. Though worth noting that in general dollar liquidity proxies are not showing anything here. Basis swaps have moved but nothing like the last two squeezes while Fed reverse repos and FX swaps vs other CBs are static. If there's a USD liquidity issue, it's pretty UAE-specific.
UAE economy to grow 4.9% in 2025 on higher oil output, central bank says reut.rs/3K6rmnT
UAE economy to grow 4.9% in 2025 on higher oil output, central bank says
The United Arab Emirates' economy is expected to grow 4.9% in 2025, up from an earlier forecast of 4.4%, due to higher oil production and strong growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector, the central bank said.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
UAE economy to grow 4.9% in 2025 on higher oil output, central bank says reut.rs/3K6rmnT
NEW: #China 's special week in Middle East:
• Envoy in Egypt
• Envoy in Oman
• Head of Central Bank in Saudi
• 59 🇨🇳Defense companies at IDEX, UAE
• Deals w Kuwait, Morocco
• Resurgence in oil flow from Iran despite Trump 'max pressure' sanctions. More ➡️ emailcampaign.al-monitor.com/t/t-e-skjsuk...
• Envoy in Egypt
• Envoy in Oman
• Head of Central Bank in Saudi
• 59 🇨🇳Defense companies at IDEX, UAE
• Deals w Kuwait, Morocco
• Resurgence in oil flow from Iran despite Trump 'max pressure' sanctions. More ➡️ emailcampaign.al-monitor.com/t/t-e-skjsuk...
February 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW: #China 's special week in Middle East:
• Envoy in Egypt
• Envoy in Oman
• Head of Central Bank in Saudi
• 59 🇨🇳Defense companies at IDEX, UAE
• Deals w Kuwait, Morocco
• Resurgence in oil flow from Iran despite Trump 'max pressure' sanctions. More ➡️ emailcampaign.al-monitor.com/t/t-e-skjsuk...
• Envoy in Egypt
• Envoy in Oman
• Head of Central Bank in Saudi
• 59 🇨🇳Defense companies at IDEX, UAE
• Deals w Kuwait, Morocco
• Resurgence in oil flow from Iran despite Trump 'max pressure' sanctions. More ➡️ emailcampaign.al-monitor.com/t/t-e-skjsuk...
🌐💱 Big News! #China and the #UAE acknowledge the pivotal role of central bank digital currencies (#CBDCs) in boosting cross-border trade and investment! 🚀🌟 This could revolutionize global finance and trade dynamics.📈
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#Crypto #Finance #DigitalCurrencies #GlobalTrade
June 3, 2024 at 1:02 PM
🌐💱 Big News! #China and the #UAE acknowledge the pivotal role of central bank digital currencies (#CBDCs) in boosting cross-border trade and investment! 🚀🌟 This could revolutionize global finance and trade dynamics.📈
#Crypto #Finance #DigitalCurrencies #GlobalTrade
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Fuck you give me healthcare
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says | Fortune
UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of a currency swap line with Federal Reserve and Treasury officials during meetings in Washington last week.
fortune.com
April 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Fuck you give me healthcare
The Central Bank of the UAE launched an investigation into the local branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr after the US Treasury said it would bar the lender’s UAE operations from dollar transactions over its dealings with Iran.
www.semafor.com/article/08/3...
www.semafor.com/article/08/3...
UAE investigates Egyptian bank targeted by US sanctions
The UAE’s Central Bank launched a probe into the local branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr over potential links to Iran.
www.semafor.com
August 31, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The Central Bank of the UAE launched an investigation into the local branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr after the US Treasury said it would bar the lender’s UAE operations from dollar transactions over its dealings with Iran.
www.semafor.com/article/08/3...
www.semafor.com/article/08/3...
They have one family who has the president though, and who's brother is the vice president, and who control the wealth fund of the UAE, and the UAE central bank. And who's business partner controls outward image of the UAE through "grants"...you know which family that is, right?
October 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
They have one family who has the president though, and who's brother is the vice president, and who control the wealth fund of the UAE, and the UAE central bank. And who's business partner controls outward image of the UAE through "grants"...you know which family that is, right?
The UAE received more than $100 million worth of gold bullion that was stolen by paramilitary forces from the Sudanese central bank and its state refinery.
www.semafor.com/article/08/0...
www.semafor.com/article/08/0...
UAE procured $100M in stolen gold from Sudan, investigation finds
Sudan’s civil war has fuelled the flow of gold — both legal and illegal — between the two countries.
www.semafor.com
August 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The UAE received more than $100 million worth of gold bullion that was stolen by paramilitary forces from the Sudanese central bank and its state refinery.
www.semafor.com/article/08/0...
www.semafor.com/article/08/0...
The UAE Central Bank's latest partnership isn't just about improving efficiency. Ethics and responsibility lie at the very heart of this partnership, taking the UAE from follower to leader.
Source - https://mashriqleaders.com/uae-central-bank-partners-with-hsbc-local-banks-to-explore-ai-in-finance/
Source - https://mashriqleaders.com/uae-central-bank-partners-with-hsbc-local-banks-to-explore-ai-in-finance/
September 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The UAE Central Bank's latest partnership isn't just about improving efficiency. Ethics and responsibility lie at the very heart of this partnership, taking the UAE from follower to leader.
Source - https://mashriqleaders.com/uae-central-bank-partners-with-hsbc-local-banks-to-explore-ai-in-finance/
Source - https://mashriqleaders.com/uae-central-bank-partners-with-hsbc-local-banks-to-explore-ai-in-finance/
UAE central bank imposes sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran.
September 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
UAE central bank imposes sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran.
🚨SOS🚨
Save our Sanctuary
Anso needs all the help she can get and we need her open.
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Save our Sanctuary
Anso needs all the help she can get and we need her open.
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Fully licensed.
March 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🚨SOS🚨
Save our Sanctuary
Anso needs all the help she can get and we need her open.
pay.ziina.com/sixhoundscsr
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Fully licensed.
Save our Sanctuary
Anso needs all the help she can get and we need her open.
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Fully licensed.
Emirati officials haven’t made a formal request for a swap line, which would give the UAE central bank inexpensive access to dollars to support its currency or shore up its foreign reserves in case of a liquidity crisis. (WSJ)
April 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Emirati officials haven’t made a formal request for a swap line, which would give the UAE central bank inexpensive access to dollars to support its currency or shore up its foreign reserves in case of a liquidity crisis. (WSJ)
UAE joins Hong Kong debt network to boost access to Chinese assets reut.rs/4tyTjqw
UAE joins Hong Kong debt network to boost access to Chinese assets
The central bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has joined Hong Kong's debt depository network as the Chinese offshore market seeks to boost its role as a leading offshore Renminbi business hub.
reut.rs
February 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
UAE joins Hong Kong debt network to boost access to Chinese assets reut.rs/4tyTjqw
UAE Central Bank Gov. Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of a currency-swap line with Sec. S. Bessent & Treasury & Fed officials in in Washington last week. The Emiratis had so far avoided the worst economic effects of the war but might still need a financial lifeline.(WSJ)
April 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
UAE Central Bank Gov. Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of a currency-swap line with Sec. S. Bessent & Treasury & Fed officials in in Washington last week. The Emiratis had so far avoided the worst economic effects of the war but might still need a financial lifeline.(WSJ)
JUST IN: 🇦🇪 O Banco Central dos Emirados Árabes Unidos aprova o lançamento de uma moeda estável de criptografia com AED.
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JUST IN: 🇦🇪 UAE Central Bank approves the launch of an AED-pegged crypto stablecoin.
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October 16, 2024 at 9:37 PM
JUST IN: 🇦🇪 O Banco Central dos Emirados Árabes Unidos aprova o lançamento de uma moeda estável de criptografia com AED.
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Ngl. It would be *such* a boss move for Saudi Arabia to come out and give the Central Bank of Egypt a couple billion dollars so the US/IMF don't have any leverage to force Egypt to let Rafah happen. Them and the UAE have done it before for less.
All over Egypt from street kiosks to TikTok, Egyptians are in despair at the price of groceries as inflation rapidly outpaces modest wage hikes. Will an IMF bailout finally make life easier for them?
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February 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Ngl. It would be *such* a boss move for Saudi Arabia to come out and give the Central Bank of Egypt a couple billion dollars so the US/IMF don't have any leverage to force Egypt to let Rafah happen. Them and the UAE have done it before for less.
#NEWS | 🇵🇰 🇦🇪 — Pakistan plans to repay $2–3.5 billion in debt to the UAE by the end of April 2026, including the key $2 billion central bank deposit whose current short-term rollover expires around mid-April.
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#NEWS | 🇵🇰 🇦🇪 — Pakistan plans to repay $2–3.5 billion in debt to the UAE by the end of April 2026, including the key $2 billion central bank deposit whose current short-term rollover expires around m...
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April 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
#NEWS | 🇵🇰 🇦🇪 — Pakistan plans to repay $2–3.5 billion in debt to the UAE by the end of April 2026, including the key $2 billion central bank deposit whose current short-term rollover expires around mid-April.
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset
news.bitcoin.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Today's #Fintech Digest features the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly preparing to operationalize its domestic digital dirham central bank digital currency (CBDC). kiffmeister.com/2024/03/23/k...
Kiffmeister's #Fintech Daily Digest (20240323)* - Kiffmeister Chronicles
Today's #Fintech Digest features the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly preparing to operationalize its domestic digital dirham central bank digital currency (CBDC).
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March 23, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Today's #Fintech Digest features the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly preparing to operationalize its domestic digital dirham central bank digital currency (CBDC). kiffmeister.com/2024/03/23/k...
UAE Central Bank greenlights Revolut! 🚀 The crypto-friendly digital bank secured a license for stored value facility & retail payment services. They'll refine tech & operations before launch. Big news for digital finance in the UAE! #Revolut #UAE #Crypto #Fintech
UAE Central Bank Grants Preliminary License to Digital Bank Revolut
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has officially approved the license application for Revolut, a prominent global fintech company known for its cryptocurrency-friendly services. This regulatory milesto…
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June 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
UAE Central Bank greenlights Revolut! 🚀 The crypto-friendly digital bank secured a license for stored value facility & retail payment services. They'll refine tech & operations before launch. Big news for digital finance in the UAE! #Revolut #UAE #Crypto #Fintech
PhonePe, India’s biggest payments app, won approval from the UAE Central Bank to launch in the country, the Walmart-backed company’s first move abroad.
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
India’s biggest payments app PhonePe enters UAE
The UAE fintech industry is projected to nearly double by 2029, after drawing in a third of all startup funding in the country in 2024.
www.semafor.com
September 25, 2026 at 12:02 AM
PhonePe, India’s biggest payments app, won approval from the UAE Central Bank to launch in the country, the Walmart-backed company’s first move abroad.
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...