The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has reported a significant increase in its gold reserves and overall bank deposits in 2025, reflecting strengthening financial buffers and sustained growth across the banking sector.
According to the central bank’s monthly statistical bulletin issued today, gold reserves rose by 64.93 percent during 2025 to reach AED37.902 billion at the end of December, up from AED22.981 billion a year earlier.
On a month-on-month basis, reserves also recorded a steady increase, climbing 1.64 percent from AED37.291 billion at the end of November to AED37.902 billion in December.
The bulletin further highlighted robust growth in customer deposits across all major categories, underscoring continued confidence in the UAE’s banking system.
Demand deposits exceeded AED1.264 trillion at the end of December 2025, compared with approximately AED1.109 trillion at the end of December 2024.
Savings deposits also saw a notable rise, reaching AED400.51 billion by the end of December 2025, up from AED317.488 billion a year earlier.
Meanwhile, time deposits surpassed AED1.165 trillion at the close of 2025, compared to AED945.78 billion at the end of 2024.
The combined growth in gold reserves and deposits reflects the central bank’s efforts to reinforce monetary stability while supporting economic expansion. It also points to increased liquidity within the financial system, positioning UAE banks to continue financing business activity and investment in the year ahead.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
