The big picture

UAE injects $31bn liquidity, extends SME tax relief, and adds Aani/Jaywan payment rails for federal fees.

Why it matters

UAE banking customers benefit from looser liquidity conditions, while small-business owners get a four-year corporate-tax reprieve and residents can now pay government fees via local instant-payment apps.

The details

  1. EnterpriseAM UAE

    CBUAE injected: UAE Central Bank pumps $31bn into banking sector to ease liquidity. The Central Bank of the UAE injected USD 31 billion in liquidity into the banking sector, a move that supports lending capacity and deposit stability for retail and business customers.

    Read at EnterpriseAM UAE ->

  2. Emirates News

    UAE extended: UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses through December 2029. The UAE government extended its corporate tax relief scheme for small businesses to 31 December 2029, giving qualifying SMEs a multi-year reprieve from the 9% federal corporate tax.

    Read at Emirates News ->

  3. UrduPoint

    MoF adopted: UAE Ministry of Finance adds Aani and Jaywan as payment channels for federal fees. The UAE Ministry of Finance approved Aani (instant payments) and Jaywan (domestic card scheme) as accepted channels for settling federal service fees and fines, expanding cashless options for residents.

    Read at UrduPoint ->

What to watch

Dubai-based banks reported AED 70bn in new deposits — watch for CBUAE's next monetary policy statement for signals on whether rate conditions are shifting.

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