The latest UAE Dirham (AED) currency symbol  is a unique design that resembles a combination of the Latin letters "D" and "E", representing "Dirham" and "Emirates." It was officially introduced by the Central Bank of the UAE to provide a distinct and recognizable symbol for the national currency. This symbol helps promote the UAE's economic identity globally and is gradually being adopted in digital systems, financial platforms, and printed materials. However, full Unicode and font support may still be in progress across various devices and platforms.

In addition to the new currency symbol, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) also unveiled the symbol for the Digital Dirham, which is designed as . The Digital Dirham represents a secure and efficient digital version of the UAE’s national currency.

It is built on blockchain technology, offering high levels of security, privacy, and cost-effectiveness in payments. Its design supports atomic transactions, effective risk management, and strong data protection.

Once launched, individuals and businesses will be able to access the Digital Dirham through licensed financial institutions such as banks, exchange houses, finance companies, and fintechs, depending on the activated use cases. The retail rollout is expected in Q4 of 2025.

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