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New UAE Central Bank rules target outages, fraud and cyberattacks
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE Central Bank implemented new Operational Risk Management Regulation to strengthen safeguards against technology failures, cyberattacks, and fraud for banks and licensed financial institutions, emphasizing service continuity and contingency planning.
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You face new board-level accountability for operational disruptions and cyber risks under these rules. Immediate action is needed to tighten your contingency plans and prove your service continuity to meet the regulator’s new demands.
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