On 11 December 2025, central banks across the GCC—including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain—coordinated a 25-basis-point cut in key interest rates following the US Federal Reserve’s reduction of the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB). In the UAE, the Central Bank reduced the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility to 3.65%, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain also lowered their respective policy rates. The move reflects the region’s commitment to monetary stability, liquidity support, and alignment with global economic trends, aiming to sustain financial resilience amid shifting international conditions.   (ICE DUBAI)

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