Investments by banks operating in the UAE rose to Dh774.3 billion by the end of April 2025, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Central Bank of the UAE.
On a monthly basis, the figure also recorded a 1.4% rise from March. Debt securities made up the largest share at Dh352.4 billion, while securities held to maturity totalled Dh345.8 billion. Additionally, banks invested Dh19.3 billion in stocks and Dh56.8 billion in other instruments.
Total bank credit reached Dh2.259 trillion, reflecting 9.5% annual growth. Of this, domestic credit stood at Dh1.881 trillion, with foreign credit at Dh378.3 billion.
Bank deposits rose to Dh2.965 trillion, comprising Dh2.689 trillion in resident deposits and Dh275.6 billion in non-resident deposits.
By emirate, Abu Dhabi banks led with investments of Dh408.9 billion, followed by Dubai at Dh296 billion and the remaining emirates at Dh69.5 billion.
