The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) closed January 2026 with foreign assets of AED 1.084 trillion, up from AED 1.058 trillion at the end of December 2025.
Foreign investments represented the largest share at AED 740.9 billion, followed by current account balances and deposits with international banks at AED 285.5 billion, and other foreign assets at AED 58 billion.
The total balance sheet exceeded AED 1.119 trillion for the period. On the assets side, AED 767.6 billion was allocated to investments, with AED 224.2 billion held in cash and bank balances. Liabilities included AED 533.4 billion in current and deposit accounts and AED 306 billion in Islamic certificates of deposit and monetary bills.
The figures reflect continued balance sheet expansion and strong liquidity positioning at the UAE's central monetary institution.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer