“UAE Banking and Financial Sector is Resilient, Strong, and Stable,” Says UAE Central Bank Governor H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama
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H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, said the UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to operate normally, with institutions delivering services nationwide without disruption.
“The UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability,” he said, noting that banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies are operating efficiently across the country.
According to the Central Bank, the sector’s capital adequacy ratio stands at 17%, while the Liquidity Coverage Ratio exceeds 146.6%, both above international regulatory thresholds. Total assets of the UAE banking and financial sector exceed AED 5.42 trillion.
“I also reaffirm that the UAE’s banking systems, payment systems, and national financial infrastructure continue to operate with full efficiency and stability,” Balama said.
The Central Bank stated that institutions maintain risk management and business continuity frameworks aligned with international standards and that it continues to conduct regular monitoring and stress testing to safeguard financial stability.
“In conclusion, I reaffirm the Central Bank of the UAE’s unwavering commitment to closely monitor developments, maintain full operational readiness, and provide the necessary support to safeguard the achievements realized over more than five decades of progress and prosperity,” Balama said.
H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, said the UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to operate normally, with institutions delivering services nationwide without disruption.
“The UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability,” he said, noting that banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies are operating efficiently across the country.
According to the Central Bank, the sector’s capital adequacy ratio stands at 17%, while the Liquidity Coverage Ratio exceeds 146.6%, both above international regulatory thresholds. Total assets of the UAE banking and financial sector exceed AED 5.42 trillion.
“I also reaffirm that the UAE’s banking systems, payment systems, and national financial infrastructure continue to operate with full efficiency and stability,” Balama said.
The Central Bank stated that institutions maintain risk management and business continuity frameworks aligned with international standards and that it continues to conduct regular monitoring and stress testing to safeguard financial stability.
“In conclusion, I reaffirm the Central Bank of the UAE’s unwavering commitment to closely monitor developments, maintain full operational readiness, and provide the necessary support to safeguard the achievements realized over more than five decades of progress and prosperity,” Balama said.
