UAE Dirham
(AED) Insights
Anchor currency for Middle East trade hub; Dubai's role as global financial and logistics center; growing crypto and fintech adoption; major remittance hub for South Asia, Africa
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for UAE Dirham.
AED
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
د.إ
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Fils Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
UAE
Central Bank of the UAE
Central Bank of the UAE
US Dollar (USD)
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (USD-pegged)
Classified as Fiat (USD-pegged) in global trade networks
Banknotes
AED 5
Coins
25 fils
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the UAE Dirham, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of the UAE.
AED Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the UAE Dirham's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A (pegged); effective appreciation via USD: cheaper imports into UAE
Weak Currency Impact
N/A (pegged); peg defense uses oil-funded sovereign wealth (ADIA, Mubadala)
Remittance Role
UAE is world's 2nd largest remittance sender (~$45 billion/year); major corridors to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt, Bangladesh
Central Bank Tools
FX Reserves, Interest rate corridor (mirrors Fed), Bank supervision
Common Questions About UAE Dirham
Everything you need to know about AED exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.