{
  "id": 10911799,
  "title": "Egypt, UAE central banks ink deal to renew AED 5 billion currency swap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/egypt-uae-central-banks-ink-deal-to-renew-aed-5-billion-currency-swap",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypt-uae-central-banks-ink-deal-to-renew-aed-5-billion-currency-swap/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) have extended their currency swap agreement, increasing its nominal value to AED 5 billion, equivalent to EGP 69 billion. This five-year extension was signed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at CBUAE headquarters. The agreement renewal underscores the robust bilateral relations between the UAE and Egypt, demonstrating their shared commitment to advancing financial and banking cooperation. The deal will bolster financial stability in both nations and facilitate trade and investment operations through local currency settlements, aligning with global best practices. Both central bank governors, Khaled Mohamed Balama of the CBUAE and Hassan Abdullah of the CBE, emphasized their dedication to further strengthening financial ties and unlocking new opportunities for economic development in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.",
  "summary": "The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) renewed the currency swap agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Egyptian Pound (EGP), during a signing ceremony held at the CBUAE headquarters on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The swap agreement has a nominal value of AED 5 … The post Egypt, UAE central banks ink deal to renew AED 5 billion currency…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}