[UAE Central Bank Launches Comprehensive Measures to Support Banking Sector] Reported by Jinse Finance on March 18, as the impact of the Iran war spreads to regional markets and dampens investor sentiment, the UAE Central Bank has introduced a package of flexible measures to support the banking sector and enhance liquidity and lending capacity. In a statement, the UAE Central Bank noted that these measures allow banks to utilize up to 30% of their cash reserve balances and access term liquidity facilities in both dirhams and U.S. dollars. The measures also temporarily relax liquidity and stable funding ratio requirements and include the release of key capital buffers to support the economy. According to the central bank's statement, banks will also be permitted to delay classifying loans as non-performing for borrowers affected by special circumstances. Institutional research suggests that UAE banks are expected to face greater challenges compared to their regional peers, and the real estate market may undergo adjustments due to the country's heavy reliance on tourism and expatriate population flows. (Jin10)