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CBUAE fines foreign bank branch AED1.82 million

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of AED1,820,000 on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the UAE, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business.

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of AED1,820,000 on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the UAE, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business.

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Source: WAM — official 6 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from WAM →

This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a UAE-qualified professional and the original source.

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Who issued this?

WAM (UAE).

When was it announced?

6 Jul 2026.

Where can I read the original?

Read the original at WAM: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c132qt5-cbuae-imposes-financial-sanction-aed1820000-branch

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