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UAE banking sector AI regulation

Overview

The Central Bank of the UAE has released a formal Guidance Note to regulate the responsible use of artificial intelligence by licensed financial institutions. The directive focuses on governance, fairness, explainability, human oversight, and data privacy, reflecting the integration of AI into the core operating infrastructure of the Emirati banking sector. This shift is noted to be particularly significant for corporate banking operations, such as credit decisions and working capital management.

Entities

Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor · Central Bank of the UAE · Allied Bank and Trust Bahamas · First Abu Dhabi Bank · Bank of Mauritius

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Central banks issue warnings over fraudulent banking and AI scams

    Central banks in The Bahamas and Mauritius have issued warnings against unauthorized banking entities and AI-generated deepfake scams used to promote fraudulent investment schemes.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UAE Central Bank issues guidance on AI in banking

    The Central Bank of the UAE has issued new guidance on responsible AI deployment, marking the technology's transition into core infrastructure for the nation's corporate banking sector.

Sources

dailyguardian.ae · defimedia.info · radiotelevisioncaraibes.com · uaenews247.com · wazaa.mu