Middle East Regulatory Policy Brief

Covering Supervisory Examination, UAE Dirham, Finance Company License, Data-Driven Tools, Resolution 2817. Explore regulatory developments including the mandatory UAE Dirham symbol, new finance company licenses by SAMA, advancements in supervisory examinations using data-driven tools, and the UN Security Council's Resolution 2817 addressing regional security.

Show Notes

In this episode, we cover pivotal regulatory updates affecting the Middle East financial sector, including innovations in supervisory examination techniques, the introduction of the UAE Dirham currency symbol, newly licensed finance companies in Saudi Arabia, and the geopolitical impact of UN Security Council Resolution 2817.


The UAE Central Bank has mandated the use of a new UAE Dirham currency symbol with strict visual identity guidelines for all official and financial documents, marking a significant step for national currency branding and compliance.


Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed three new finance companies: Edge Finance Company and Aij Company for Financing, both focusing on financing SMEs and consumer finance, and Wakad Solutions for Digital Brokerage and Aggregation Services, expanding digital financial service offerings under authorized institutions.


On the geopolitical front, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2817 condemning Iran's attacks on multiple Middle Eastern countries, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and emphasizing respect for sovereignty and maritime security.


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Articles mentioned:
  1. Innovative Approaches to Supervisory Examinations: Enhancing Compliance and Promoting Investor Protection Using Data-Driven Tools
  2. Tradezenfy / tradezenfy.com (new)
  3. SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services
  4. SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”
  5. Security Council Adopts Resolution 2817 (2026) Condemning Iran’s ‘Egregious Attacks’ against Neighbours as Middle East Violence Rapidly Escalates
  1. مصرف الإمارات المركزي يحصد جائزة أفضل بنك مركزي في إدارة المخاطر لعام 2026
  2. البنك المركزي السعودي يرخص لشركة "ايدج للتمويل"
  3. البنك المركزي السعودي يرخص لشركة "وكاد الحلول للوساطة الرقمية" لمزاولة نشاط الوساطة الرقمية لجهات التمويل

What is Middle East Regulatory Policy Brief?

Regulatory news, updates, and insights for countries in the Middle East presented by the Carver Agents team

Welcome to Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates for March 15, 2026.

The United Arab Emirates Central Bank has introduced a mandatory UAE Dirham currency symbol with a defined visual identity and application guidelines. All entities using the national currency must incorporate the new symbol in relevant financial and official documents, adhering strictly to the specified guidelines.

Turning to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, has licensed three new finance companies, further expanding the Kingdom’s financial services landscape. Edge Finance Company has been authorized to operate in financing small and medium enterprises and consumer finance, bringing the total number of licensed finance companies to 71. Similarly, Aij Company For Financing received a license to provide financing services to small and medium enterprises and consumers, also contributing to the total of 71 licensed finance companies.

Additionally, SAMA granted a license to Wakad Solutions for Digital Brokerage, allowing the company to conduct digital brokerage activities for finance entities within Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, SAMA licensed Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services to provide finance aggregation services, emphasizing that all operations must be conducted only with authorized financial institutions.

On the geopolitical front, the United Nations Security Council has adopted Resolution 2817 of 2026, condemning Iran’s attacks against several Middle Eastern countries. The resolution demands the immediate cessation of attacks and threats by Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. It calls for an end to provocations, interference with maritime trade, and support to proxy groups by Iran. The resolution emphasizes respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the affected countries.

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