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On June 16, 2026, the Central Bank for the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate the exchange of information and expertise. The signing took place at CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi, with CBK Governor Dr. Ahmet Ismaili and CBUAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama executing the agreement. The MoU establishes enhanced coordination across supervisory and regulatory areas, with both parties committing to exchange expertise on financial technology development, monetary policy, macroprudential measures, and financial stability. The agreement covers priority areas including financial consumer protection, financial inclusion and financial literacy, Islamic finance, banking supervision, payment systems oversight, implementation of international prudential standards, and anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of both jurisdictions. CBUAE Governor Balama said the MoU responds to rapid transformation across the global financial sector, requiring stronger institutional cooperation channels between central banks and supervisory authorities to exchange insights and best practices. CBK Governor Ismaili described the agreement as a historic milestone for Kosovo's central bank, reflecting its commitment to expanding international cooperation with reputable partner institutions, strengthening institutional capacities, and supporting modernisation of Kosovo's financial sector in line with international standards and best practices. The MoU represents the CBK's first such agreement with the CBUAE and signals Kosovo's continued integration into the international financial regulatory framework.