The UAE Rolls-Out New Currency Symbol
15 April 2025
Reflecting UAE’s growing economic authority, The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has introduced a new symbol for the national currency – the Dirham, further strengthening the country’s position as a global financial hub. It also revealed the symbol for the digital dirham.
The currency's design is derived from the English name of the dirham, and symbolises the UAE's economic stability, while the digital symbol pays tribute to the national flag. The Central Bank plans to launch the digital currency in the retail sector by the final quarter of the year.