Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Central Bank of the Emirates revealed on its Instagram account that its total assets grew by 10.1% to AED 1.068 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Compared to 970 billion dirhams by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
The Central Bank’s foreign asset reserves reached 1 trillion dirhams. With a growth of 20% compared to 833 billion dirhams by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
The strength of the UAE’s monetary policy
The bank stressed that the increasing growth in the UAE Central Bank’s assets and foreign reserves clearly reflects the strength of the UAE’s monetary policy. In addition to the flexibility of its financial system in the face of global market fluctuations.
He stressed that this strong performance is closely consistent with the sustainable expansion of banking sector assets and deposits. To create a stimulating financial environment that enhances banks’ ability to finance strategic national projects and provide sufficient liquidity to enable sustainable investments.
He stressed that these positive indicators are not just numbers, but rather a message of confidence confirming the readiness of our banking sector to continue its role as a primary driver of economic growth. And consolidating long-term financial stability that keeps pace with the UAE’s ambitions towards a prosperous future.
