Central Bank of UAE urges commercial banks to distribute New banknotes to meet customers needs during Eid seasons

Media IN Abu Dhabi, 29th May, 2019 WAM

The UAE Central Bank on Tuesday asked commercial banks in the country to supply new currency notes during the upcoming Eid season to meet customers’ needs.

The apex bank said in a statement on Tuesday that ; “Central Bank of the UAE regularly ensures all banks operating in the UAE are provided with new bank notes, to meet the needs of their customers during festive seasons.”

As Eid Al Fitr approaches, the Central Bank has instructed all banks to ensure cash exchange services are well taken care of and customers’ needs are met in line with UAE initiatives to spread happiness to customers.

The UAE’s public sector will start Eid holidays from Sunday, June 2, for one week, with work resuming on Sunday, June 9. Eid Al Fitr holidays for the private sector will begin on Monday, June 3 (Ramadan 29) and last until Shawwal 3. Work will resume on Shawwal 4.