- Regional tensions surged after Iranian drone and missile attacks aimed at the UAE and other countries last weekend, as per an Associated Press report.
- It also mentioned that UAE banks impose advanced risk management and business continuity frameworks lined up with international standards.
The banking system of the UAE stays completely operational regardless of increasing regional conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, as stated by the central bank of the country, as authorities shifted to reassure markets after missile and drone attacks on the country this week
The statement released by the Central Bank of the UAE also mentioned the saying of Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama that financial institutions and insurers carry on to function with complete efficiency and stability, mentioning that the sector is revealing the highest levels of resilience and stability
The statement comes amid the role of the UAE as a regional financialcentrer and an increasing hub for digital asset firms captivates added attention to operational continuity at the time of geopolitical stress
Regional tensions surged after Iranian drone and missile attacks aimed at the UAE and other countries last weekend, as per an Associated Press report publicised on March 2. Debris from intercepted projectiles has resulted in fires and damage near various sites in Dubai, including infrastructure surrounding Jebel Ali Port and Dubai International Airport, as per the report
Maintaining Balance Sheet Indicators
Regardless of this progress, the central bank mentioned the financial sector of the country maintains balance sheet indicators. As per the statement, the UAE banking system’s capital adequacy ratio sits at around 17%; however, the liquidity coverage ratio surpasses 146.6%, both over international regulatory thresholds
Balama mentioned overall assets in the UAE banking and financial sector surpass 5.42 trillion dirhams ($1.48 trillion). The regulator mentioned it carries on to coordinate with financial institutions and authorities to look after developments and ensure operational readiness
It also mentioned that UAE banks impose advanced risk management and business continuity frameworks lined up with international standards. As per the reports, the UAE has come up as one of the fastest-growing hubs for digital asset firms
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