The United Arab Emirates recorded a further acceleration in broad money growth at the start of 2026, with M3 money supply rising 18.30% year-over-year in January 2026. The latest figure, updated on 24 March 2026, compares with a 17.20% year-over-year increase in December 2025.
The data are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring the change in January 2026 against January 2025, while the previous reading compared December 2025 with December 2024. The pickup in M3 growth highlights a continued expansion in liquidity within the UAE financial system as the new year began.
