The UAE does not have a payments problem. Consumers can transfer money instantly, tap cards, use mobile wallets and increasingly pay through Aani, while banks and fintechs have spent years making ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled its first-ever currency symbol. The new Dirham symbol incorporates the letter 'D,' representing both the Arabic and English names for the currency.

CBUAE governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said in a Khaleej Times report that the digital dirham could help combat financial crime and improve financial stability. The United Arab Emirates expects its ...

With its carefully designed infrastructure, inclusive vision, and policy alignment, the soon to be launched Digital Dirham promises to usher in a new era of digital money — one that empowers users, ...

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The UAE has introduced a new symbol for its national currency, the Dirham, which was unveiled by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Thursday. The new design will be used for both physical and ...

The UAE’s new dirham symbol, introduced in March 2025, is now actively used across digital platforms and retail environments, including Carrefour and Noon.com. Designed to reflect the country’s ...

The UAE has joined the global CBDC race, officially launching its Digital Dirham pilot. Over 130 countries — representing 98% of global GDP — are developing or testing CBDCs. Only four countries have ...

The UAE Central Bank has officially designated the Digital Dirham as full legal tender, making it equivalent to physical cash for all transactions. This landmark ruling, part of the FIT Programme, ...

It’s the UAE dirham’s 43rd birthday today. It was first unveiled on May 19, 1973, 534 days after the United Arab Emirates was founded. Last year we marked its birthday by looking at 10 treats the ...