The determine represents a 16.2 per cent improve in comparison with April 2024 and a 1.4 per cent rise from March 2025, sustaining the sector’s upward trajectory.
UAE banking sector sees sturdy progress
Banking indicators released by the CBUAE present investments in debt securities reached AED 352.4 billion by April’s finish, in line with a statement by the Emirates Information Company (WAM).
Securities held to maturity totalled AED 345.8 billion throughout the identical interval.
Banks allotted AED 19.3 billion to shares and AED 56.8 billion to different funding devices.
Complete financial institution credit score exceeded AED 2.259 trillion, marking an annual progress of 9.5 per cent. Home credit score comprised roughly AED 1.881 trillion of this complete, while international credit score accounted for AED 378.3 billion.
Financial institution deposits surpassed AED 2.965 trillion, with resident deposits contributing AED 2.689 trillion and non-resident deposits reaching AED 275.6 billion.
The breakdown by emirate exhibits Abu Dhabi banks led with investments of AED 408.9 billion, adopted by Dubai at AED 296 billion. Different emirates recorded AED 69.5 billion in banking investments.