The total assets of banks operating in the UAE surpassed 5.25 trillion dirhams by the end of November 2025, reflecting a monthly growth of 0.8% compared to the balance recorded in October.
A report on banking developments released by the central bank indicated that bank credit increased by over 2.53 trillion dirhams by the end of November, achieving a monthly growth of 0.7%. This increase was driven by a rise in domestic credit amounting to 9 billion dirhams and foreign credit by approximately 8.7 billion dirhams.
Conversely, the total volume of bank deposits reached 3.23 trillion dirhams at the end of November 2025, marking a monthly increase of 1% from October, spurred by a 1.4% rise in deposits from non-residents.
Additionally, the monetary base grew by 1.7% month-over-month, exceeding 836 billion dirhams in November 2025, driven by the expansion of reserve accounts, issued currency, cash, and Islamic certificates of deposit.