The Central Bank of the UAE has increased its gold reserves by nearly 9 billion dirhams in January and February, representing a growth of about 24% compared to the end of 2025.
According to data from the Central Bank, the total gold reserves reached approximately 46.5 billion dirhams by the end of February.
The information indicates that this additional value over the past two months is equivalent to around 60% of the total value added to the gold reserves throughout the previous year, highlighting an evident commitment to enhancing the national reserves since the beginning of 2026.
Historical data shows that the Central Bank’s gold reserves have surged by nearly 290% over the past years from the end of 2021, increasing by 34.6 billion dirhams compared to a balance of 11.9 billion dirhams in December 2021.
In February 2026, the gold reserves of the Central Bank rose by 7.9%, amounting to 3.38 billion dirhams, bringing the total to 46.43 billion dirhams, up from 43.05 billion dirhams at the end of January.