The Central Bank of the UAE said its governor met the governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and advancing cooperation across the financial and banking sectors. The talks focused on deeper coordination and integration, including mechanisms for cooperation, exchange of expertise, support for banking system efficiency and stability, and innovation in financial services. The Bahraini delegation was also briefed on the Central Bank of the UAE’s initiatives in financial infrastructure and the digital transformation of the financial sector, as well as its practices for promoting financial stability and supporting financial services innovation. In public remarks accompanying the visit, both governors framed the meeting as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral financial and monetary coordination and support wider trade and investment links between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Central Bank of the UAE2026-06-03
Central Bank of the UAE and Central Bank of Bahrain discuss stronger financial and banking coordination
The Central Bank of the UAE said its governor met the governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain to discuss stronger bilateral cooperation and greater financial and banking integration. Discussions covered coordination mechanisms, expertise sharing, banking stability and efficiency, and financial services innovation. The visit also included a briefing on the UAE central bank’s financial infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.