UAE central bank to issue CBDC as part of its financial transformation program

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is planning to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for cross-border and domestic use as part of the first of its newly-launched financial infrastructure transformation (FIT) program. In a recent announcement by the CBUAE, the central bank introduced the FIT program and highlighted its aim to support the country’s financial…