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UAE Central Bank Unveils $58B Resilience Package for Banks

3/19/2026

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The UAE central bank introduced a resilience package to bolster banks amid the Iran war.
Banks can access up to 30% of their cash reserves and receive temporary relief on liquidity ratios.
The package aims to create up to 214 billion dirhams ($58 billion) in liquidity and support stability.
Analysts say the measures are preventive and intended to reassure sentiment as the conflict continues, with liquidity around 920 billion dirhams.

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The UAE central bank introduced a resilience package to bolster banks amid the Iran war.
Banks can access up to 30% of their cash reserves and receive temporary relief on liquidity ratios.
The package aims to create up to 214 billion dirhams ($58 billion) in liquidity and support stability.
Analysts say the measures are preventive and intended to reassure sentiment as the conflict continues, with liquidity around 920 billion dirhams.