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On March 17, 2026, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), approved a comprehensive Financial Institution Resilience Package aimed at strengthening the stability of the banking sector and supporting the broader economy. The package is backed by strong fundamentals, including CBUAE assets exceeding AED 1 trillion, a banking sector size of AED 5.4 trillion, and substantial liquidity buffers held by banks. The resilience package is structured around five key pillars: Enhanced access to monetary liquidity, including reserve balances and term funding facilities in AED and USD. Temporary relief in liquidity and funding requirements to support lending activity. Temporary release of capital buffers to enable banks to absorb shocks and continue financing. Flexibility in credit risk classification for affected borrowers. Continued support for lending to households and businesses during the current environment. The Board reaffirmed its readiness to deploy additional policy tools if needed and emphasized the importance of maintaining financial stability while supporting economic growth.