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On July 6, 2026, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of 1,820,000 on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the UAE. The sanction was issued pursuant to the Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business. The CBUAE imposed the sanction following examinations that revealed the foreign bank branch's failure to issue a liability letter within the mandated seven-day period. This breach violated the CBUAE's Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards. The violation relates to the bank's non-compliance with specific procedural requirements established by the CBUAE to maintain operational standards within the UAE financial system. The sanction reflects the CBUAE's enforcement approach to ensure all licensed banks, their leadership, and employees adhere to UAE laws and CBUAE regulations. The action underscores the regulator's commitment to safeguarding transparency and integrity across the banking sector and broader UAE financial system through its supervisory and regulatory mandates. This enforcement action demonstrates the CBUAE's active monitoring of foreign bank branches operating in the UAE and its willingness to impose financial penalties for non-compliance with procedural requirements. Banks operating in the UAE should ensure their operations align with all CBUAE regulations and standards, particularly regarding timelines for issuing required documentation and correspondence.