Discover the new symbol for the UAE Dirham, inspired by the national flag, unveiled by the Central Bank of the UAE to enhance financial stability and global recognition.

The first letter of the English name of the dirham will serve as an international symbol representing the nation's currency, incorporating two horizontal lines that embody the stability of the UAE ...

Strengthening the positioning of the UAE Dirham as a global currency in financial and cross-border financial settlements; Development of an integrated platform for the digital dir ...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled the new symbol for the UAE’s national currency, the “Dirham”. It means the Dirham now has a symbol like the dollar’s $ or the euro €. The CBUAE ...

The UAE’s move mirrors a similar initiative in Saudi Arabia, where the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) unveiled an official symbol for the Saudi Riyal in February 2025. Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, the ...

The UAE's Digital Dirham is underpinned by Federal Decree-Law No. (54) of 2023 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2018 concerning the Central Bank and Regulation of ...

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has unveiled a new symbol for its national currency, the Dirham, and announced major updates on the upcoming Digital Dirham. According to the UAE Central Bank (CBUAE), the ...

The unveiling of the new Dirham symbol coincides with the CBUAE ... the UAE’s efforts to establish the Dirham as an international currency and promote ethical standards and best practices ...