KSA: UAE-related banking restrictions - Update

19 October 2026

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Summary

Saudi Arabia has partially eased scrutiny of UAE-related bank transactions following renewed

engagement with Abu Dhabi, while keeping the broader restrictions in place.

Unlock the following note for details on how the easing is being implemented, which UAE-related transactions remain under heightened scrutiny, the conditions Riyadh has set for removing the restrictions, and how quickly the measures could be tightened again if bilateral relations deteriorate.

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