The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates reported a sharp rise in its gold reserves in January 2026, hitting a record AED43.051 billion and underscoring a strong accumulation trend over the past year.
According to the bank’s latest monthly statistical bulletin, gold reserves increased by 13.6 percent from AED37.902 billion in December 2025, marking a monthly gain of AED5.149 billion. On an annual basis, reserves have surged by more than 75 percent, rising by approximately AED18.48 billion compared to AED24.571 billion recorded at the end of January 2025.
The data reflects a continued strategy of strengthening reserve assets, with gold playing an increasingly prominent role in the central bank’s portfolio.
Meanwhile, deposit figures showed mixed movements across categories. Demand deposits stood at AED1.255 trillion at the end of January, slightly down from AED1.264 trillion in December. In contrast, savings deposits rose to AED413.568 billion, up from AED400.51 billion a month earlier.
Time deposits also recorded growth, reaching approximately AED1.186 trillion at the end of January, compared to AED1.165 trillion in December 2025.
The latest figures highlight steady liquidity conditions within the UAE banking sector, alongside a notable expansion in the central bank’s gold holdings as part of its broader financial stability framework.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
