Bank investments in the UAE rose to Dh774.3 billion at the end of April 2025, up 16.2% from a year earlier and 1.4% from March, according to data from the Central Bank of the UAE.
Debt securities accounted for Dh352.4 billion, while securities held to maturity stood at Dh345.8 billion. Banks also invested Dh56.8 billion in other financial instruments and Dh19.3 billion in equities.
Total credit extended by banks reached Dh2.25 trillion, reflecting a 9.5% annual increase. Domestic credit totalled Dh1.88 trillion, with foreign credit amounting to Dh378.3 billion.
Deposits reached Dh2.96 trillion, including Dh2.68 trillion in resident deposits and Dh275.6 billion in non-resident deposits.
By geography, Abu Dhabi-based banks accounted for Dh408.9 billion in investments, followed by Dubai at Dh296 billion, and Dh69.5 billion from banks in other emirates.
The steady rise in bank investment activity comes amid ongoing liquidity growth in the UAE’s banking sector, supported by higher interest rates and continued credit demand, particularly in government and infrastructure-linked projects.
