Central Bank of the UAE

About Central Bank of the UAE

The Central Bank of the UAE is the primary financial regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the banking and payment sectors within the United Arab Emirates. It issues licences for retail payment services and stored value facilities to fintech companies and financial institutions operating in the region. Recent coverage has focused on the granting of regulatory approvals and international cooperation with other monetary authorities.

FF News has published 38 stories featuring Central Bank of the UAE since 2022, most recently "Wio Bank and Toothpick Launch Embedded Finance for UAE Healthcare Sector" (8 September 2026).

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