This brief overview will be useful for:
• Executives and employees of commercial and investment banks;
• Specialists in Islamic banks and takaful companies;
• CFOs and managers of companies operating in the UAE;
• Regulators and compliance specialists in the financial sector;
• Lawyers specializing in financial law and regulation;
• Researchers and analysts studying the UAE financial system;
• Investors and consultants engaged in investments in the UAE.
The financial system of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) includes the following key components:
1. The Central Bank of the UAE is the main regulatory body. It controls the banking sector, financial stability, the issuance of the national currency, as well as the UAE's monetary policy.