{"id":16047,"date":"2025-04-13T15:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T13:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=16047"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:36:49","slug":"new-symbol-for-the-dirham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/nouveau-symbole-du-dirham\/","title":{"rendered":"The UAE unveils the dirham\u2019s new symbol!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Arab Emirates has taken another major step forward in the modernisation of its monetary system with the introduction of a new symbol for the dirham<\/strong> and the imminent launch of the Digital Dirham<\/strong>, their own central bank digital currency.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new symbol for the dirham: modernity and stability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has unveiled a new symbol for the dirham<\/strong>, inspired by the letter \u00abD\u00bb and featuring two horizontal lines. These lines symbolise financial stability, reflecting the country\u2019s commitment to a robust economy. This symbol aims to strengthen the dirham\u2019s identity on international markets, making it more recognisable and affirming the UAE\u2019s position as a global financial centre.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Digital Dirham: a revolution in payments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the CBUAE plans to launch the Digital Dirham<\/strong> by the end of 2025. This digital currency, built on blockchain technology, will enable fast, secure and cost-effective transactions. It will be integrated into everyday transactions via a secure platform featuring a digital wallet accessible to all.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Digital Dirham will feature a circular design in the colours of the UAE flag, symbolising innovation and national pride. It will be accepted as a means of payment across all payment channels, alongside physical currency, thereby facilitating a smooth transition to a digital economy.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic objectives and expected benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The launch of the Digital Dirham forms part of the UAE\u2019s strategy aimed at:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Modernising the financial infrastructure<\/strong> by adopting cutting-edge technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improving the efficiency and security of financial transactions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strengthening financial inclusion<\/strong> by providing easier access to banking services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Positioning the Emirates as a leader in technological innovation<\/strong> on the world stage.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    By incorporating features such as smart contracts and tokenisation, the Digital Dirham will also enable the development of new financial products and services, whilst reducing costs and increasing access to international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Towards an inclusive and secure digital economy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Through these initiatives, the United Arab Emirates is demonstrating its commitment to remaining at the forefront of financial innovation. The new dirham symbol and the launch of the Digital Dirham represent key steps towards a more digital, inclusive and secure economy, in line with global technological developments.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By implementing these changes, the Emirates are strengthening their position as an international financial hub and preparing their economy for the challenges and opportunities of the digital future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Les \u00c9mirats Arabes Unis franchissent une nouvelle \u00e9tape majeure dans la modernisation de leur syst\u00e8me mon\u00e9taire avec l\u2019introduction d\u2019un nouveau symbole pour le dirham et le lancement imminent du Dirham Digital, leur propre monnaie num\u00e9rique de banque centrale.\u200b Un nouveau symbole pour le dirham : modernit\u00e9 et stabilit\u00e9 La Banque Centrale des \u00c9mirats Arabes Unis […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":16048,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16047"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16049,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047\/revisions\/16049"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}