Keyed in: UAE dirham symbol makes debut in Unicode 18.0
UAE's dirham symbol has officially been included in Unicode 's version 18.0, making it easier for computer and smartphone makers to include it on keyboards. Unicode, based in California , is the technology industry’s leading organisation for standardising emojis and digital characters across billions of digital devices. Last week, the organisation described the UAE dirham symbol as "among the…
The UAE dirham symbol has officially entered Unicode 18.0, a significant milestone for digital devices. Unicode, based in California, manages standardization of digital characters across devices. The UAE dirham symbol, unveiled by the Central Bank on March 27, 2025, features two horizontal lines symbolizing financial stability, inspired by the UAE flag.
The symbol, assigned code point U+20C3, simplifies its inclusion on keyboards. Tech companies must adopt Unicode updates, but the symbol's inclusion in Unicode 18.0 is a major step forward for its usage. This version adds 13,007 new characters, including nine new emojis, bringing the total to 172,808.
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