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UAE keeps interest rate same in first decision of 2026

Base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) stays at 3.65%

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UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in first decision of 2026, tracking Fed

US keeps interest rate same in first decision of 2026

Policymakers voted to keep target range for benchmark rate between 3.50% to 3.75%

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell takes questions from reporters during a press conference after the release of the Fed policy decision to leave interest rates unchanged, at the Federal Reserve in Washington, US.

How today’s US interest rate call affects your finances

No cut expected as US central bank waits, leaving UAE interest rates unchanged

What do rate cuts mean for your everyday or routine finances?

Open finance at UAE banks: Faster credit, new services

Customers get more control over money: UAE Banks Federation’s Jamal Saleh

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US credit card interest capped at 10% – what it means

Plan to slash US credit card interest sparks global debate over debt, banks, consequences

US credit card interest to be capped at 10% – what it means to UAE residents

Should UAE borrowers expect fewer rate cuts in 2026?

US policymakers remain divided on pace of easing next year, offering clues for UAE rates

UAE borrowers brace for slower rate cuts in 2026 as US Fed turns cautious

UAE revokes Omda Exchange licence, imposes Dh10m fine

Regulator cites breaches of law, related regulations after supervisory examinations

The UAE Central Bank has been strict with any signs of non-compliance related to AML and other requirements.

Expat deposits Dh100,000 in savings only to regret it

Missed rates, locked cash and inflation pressures are forcing UAE savers to rethink FDs

Dubai expat puts Dh100,000 of his savings in a single fixed deposit — and later regrets it

New digital system to settle blood money claims in UAE

New platform links prosecutors and insurers to speed up cases and cut paperwork

CBUAE, Dubai Public Prosecution launch digital system to settle blood money claims

UAE resident sends Dh4,600 via app, money goes missing

After a routine transfer, UAE resident faces silence, delays, and no refund: Next steps?

UAE resident sends Dh4,600 via remittance app, funds debited but never received

New norms for UAE insurance, telemarketing to go ahead

Board also reviewed updates on the “Jisr” platform for central bank digital currencies

In a CBUAE board meeting held on Tuesday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, several financial regulations were approved.

First phase of UAE digital dirham to be free for users

New digital currency aims to speed up payments at no cost

The bank confirmed that users will be able to benefit from this service in handling their financial transactions.

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