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Central Bank of UAE
Every Central Bank of UAE change we've tracked — 76 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
Primary source — official regulator / state channel
June 2026
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Central Bank issues SME market conduct regulation — UAE banks — implementation date TBD
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UAE authorities launch consultation on enabling technologies guidelines for financial institutions
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Central Bank issues outsourcing regulation for banks — financial institutions — effective on publication
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Central Bank raises base rate by 5 basis points
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CBUAE issues AML/CFT guidance for real estate and precious metals sectors
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Central Bank issues retail payment services and card schemes regulation
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CBUAE issues new guidance on financial institutions' implementation of targeted financial sanctions
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Central Bank issues guidance on hawala provider compliance — registered providers and their financial partners
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CBUAE issues AML/CFT guidance for cash-intensive business services — licensed financial institutions
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Commercial Transactions Law amended — cheque decriminalisation — effective immediately
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Central Bank launches DONIA overnight funding rate index
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CBUAE issues new guidance on anti-money laundering and terrorism financing for exchange houses
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Central Bank names foreign bank non-compliant with AML requirements
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CBUAE issues IFRS 9 application guidance to financial institutions
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Central Bank issues dormant account regulation — all banks — compliance date TBD
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Central Bank issues new regulation on stored value facilities — digital payment providers — implementation date TBD
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Central Bank launches National Loan Scheme for UAE nationals — settlement relief
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Central Bank amends bank loan regulations for individual customers
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Banks must verify customer creditworthiness via Al Etihad before issuing cheque books
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Central Bank establishes Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR)
April 2026
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Central Bank updates AML/CFT/CPF guidance for licensed financial institutions
February 2026
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Central Bank issues AI governance guidance for financial institutions — banks and fintech — implementation timeline TBD
December 2025
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Central Bank revokes Omda Exchange licence and imposes AED 10M fine
August 2025
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Central Bank revokes Malik Exchange licence and imposes AED 2M fine
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Central Bank suspends YAS Takaful PJSC licence — insurance sector — effective immediately
July 2025
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Central Bank revokes licence of Gomti Exchange — money transfer operators
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Central Bank revokes Al Nahdi Exchange licence — money services operators
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Central Bank suspends motor insurance business of foreign insurer branch
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Central Bank revokes licence of Al Khazna Insurance Company — policyholders and agents — immediate effect
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Central Bank imposes AED 4.1M sanctions on three exchange houses — compliance violations
June 2025
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Central Bank suspends Islamic window customer onboarding for six months — unnamed bank — effective immediately
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Central Bank revokes Sundus Exchange licence and imposes AED 10M fine
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Central Bank imposes AED 12.3M sanctions on six exchange houses — compliance violations
May 2025
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Central Bank imposes AED 18.1M sanctions on two foreign bank branches
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Central Bank imposes AED 200M sanction on exchange house — compliance breach
April 2025
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Central Bank revokes licence of Dynamics Insurance Brokers — insurance sector — effective immediately
March 2025
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Central Bank imposes financial sanctions on 5 banks and 2 insurers for CRS/FATCA violations
November 2024
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Central Bank suspends Al Razouki Exchange currency system — money services operators — effective immediately
October 2024
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CBUAE prohibits takaful insurer from issuing new contracts
September 2024
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National AML/CFT committee replaces executive office — all financial institutions — immediate
August 2024
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Central Bank revokes Muthoot Exchange licence — money exchange operators — effective immediately
July 2024
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Central Bank revokes Galaxy Insurance Broker licence — insurance sector — effective immediately
June 2024
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Central Bank issues open finance regulation — financial institutions and fintech — implementation timeline TBD
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CBUAE issues sandbox conditions regulation for financial services innovation
April 2024
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Central Bank permits six-month deferral of personal and car loan installments — all banks and finance companies — immediate
March 2024
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Central Bank launches Sanadak financial and insurance ombudsman — all UAE financial institutions and insurers
February 2024
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Central Bank revokes licence of Smart and Secure Insurance Agent
January 2024
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Central Bank cancels First Insurance Brokers licence
December 2023
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Central Bank introduces framework for short-term credit facilities regulation
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Central Bank revokes licence of Cogent Insurance Broker — insurance sector — effective immediately
November 2023
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CBUAE and Higher Shari'ah Authority issue sustainable Islamic finance principles
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NAMLCFTC issues guidance on unlicensed virtual asset service providers
July 2023
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Central Bank issues mortgage relief measures for UAE nationals — residential borrowers
June 2023
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Central Bank cancels registrations of Seagull Insurance Services and Al Shorafa Insurance Services
May 2023
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CBUAE issues new AML/CFT guidance for licensed financial institutions
March 2023
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Central Bank revokes MTS Bank Abu Dhabi branch licence
February 2023
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Central Bank revokes Dollar exchange house licence
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Central Bank revokes Al Rasheed Exchange House licence
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Central Bank cancels licence of IRIS Health Services LLC
January 2023
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CBUAE guidance on digital ID for customer due diligence in AML/CFT compliance
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Central Bank revokes Dirham Exchange licence and RMB Commercial Brokers registration
December 2022
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Central Bank cancels Al Fazaa Insurance Agent registration
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Central Bank cancels registration of BH Insurance Brokerage LLC
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CBUAE issues AML/CFT guidance for insurance sector
August 2022
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CBUAE urges Islamic banks to appoint UAE nationals as trainee Shari'ah supervisors
January 2022
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Central Bank updates terms for standing credit and liquidity insurance facilities
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Central Bank urges immediate implementation of Common Reporting Standards
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CBUAE issues new instructions for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme
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CBUAE issues new guidance on politically exposed persons risk management — licensed financial institutions
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