UAE Open Finance

UAE Open Finance Framework

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United Arab Emirates • Regulated by Central Bank of UAE / SCA
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Effective Date
Jan 2026
Expected
Full Compliance
Jun 2027
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Regulator
Central Bank of UAE / SCA
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Scope Areas
3

Overview

The UAE is developing an Open Finance framework building on ADGM and DIFC sandbox experiences. It aims to create a unified data sharing ecosystem across banking, insurance, and investment sectors.

Note: ADGM already has Open Finance regulations. Federal framework under development.

Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates
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Scope & Coverage

This regulation covers the following areas and services:

BankingInsuranceInvestments

Key Requirements

Regulatory sandbox graduation
API standardization
Cross-emirate interoperability
Data protection compliance

Timeline

Expected Effective Date
January 1, 2026
Full Compliance Deadline
June 1, 2027

Official Resources

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