The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced the launch of a loan deferral and liquidity support programme including a set of measures to support Bahrain’s economy and the financial sector.
Reserves held by UAE banks with the Central Bank of the UAE rose to AED439 billion ($119.5 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring strong liquidity buffers in the banking system as authorities press ahead with financial sector resilience measures.
