Investments by banks operating in the UAE increased by 2 percent on a monthly basis, rising by AED16.9 billion during January 2026 to reach AED872.3 billion by the end of the month, while annual growth reached 17.4 percent compared to January 2025, according to banking indicators issued today by the Central Bank.
Data showed that banks’ investments in securities representing debt on others rose to AED418.6 billion by the end of January, achieving annual growth of 26 percent and a monthly increase of 3.1 percent.
Bonds held to maturity…