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UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged amid Iran war

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

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UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged amid Iran war, mirroring US Fed move

US keeps key interest rate unchanged amid Iran war

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

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on screen

CBUAE reassures public that banks remain strong, stable

Central Bank confirms UAE banks remain strong, liquid and fully operational nationwide

UAE Central Bank reassures public on strength of banks amid regional tensions

UAE banks now speed up biometrics, AI fraud checks

New central bank AI guidance kicks in for banks with email, SMS OTPs being phased out

More UAE banks now tighten security with biometrics logins, AI fraud checks

UAE residents can now get loans through e& money app

CBUAE grants UAE Finance Company Licence, 2m e& users get access to new credit options

UAE residents can now get loans through e& money app after new nod

UAE unveils limited-edition gold and silver coins

Gold and silver coins celebrate MBZUAI’s fifth anniversary and AI achievements

The University is celebrating five years since welcoming its first cohort in 2020, highlighting its achievements from 2020 to 2025.

UAE keeps interest rate same in first decision of 2026

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

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

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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

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