Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced key outcomes of its comprehensive proactive UAE support package aimed at strengthening the resilience of financial institutions and supporting customers impacted by economic disruptions.
According to the CBUAE, the total value of facilities benefiting from the package reached AED6.2 billion. The measures included loan deferments, interest relief, and fee waivers designed to ease financial pressures on businesses and individuals.
The central bank UAE revealed that a total of 65,379 beneficiaries received support under the package, comprising 60,559 individuals, 4,335 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and 485 corporates.
Priority sectors benefiting from the initiative included the hospitality sector with 173 companies, the transport sector with 361 companies, and the entertainment sector with 134 companies receiving assistance.
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The CBUAE also highlighted the continued growth and resilience of the UAE banking sector during the period from March 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026. During this period, banking sector assets increased by 2.1 percent, loans grew by 3.2 percent, and deposits rose by 1.9 percent. The monetary base cover ratio reached 115.3 percent, reflecting strong financial stability indicators.
The central bank confirmed that affected establishments may continue engaging with banks during the specified support period to benefit from the available relief measures.
The support mechanisms offered by the CBUAE include deferment of repayment installments for up to six months without classifying facilities as defaulted, suspension of interest and fees on affected facilities, and continued credit financing for priority economic sectors.
The CBUAE stated that entities affected by economic disruptions are eligible to benefit from deferred installments, with priority implementation given to the hospitality, transport, and other impacted sectors. The UAE Support Package is available to corporates, SMEs, and individuals, with no minimum loan size required to qualify for assistance.
