In Other News…

• The Central Bank of the UAE has issued a new 100 dirham (AED) polymer banknote, printed by Oumolat on SAFEGUARD with two clear windows. It is part of the CBUAE’s Third Issuance of the National Currency Project, and the final note to be issued in the all-polymer series, which comprises five denominations.

The front of the new banknote features the Um Al Quwain National Fort, a historical and cultural monument, and the reverse side the Port of Fujairah. Additionally, it showcases the Etihad Rail – the railway network connecting the seven Emirates and extending to the GCC countries.

The predominant colour is red, in common with its predecessor, to ensure public recognition, Security features include SPARK Flow® DIMENSION for the denomination numeral, and a diffractive stripe in the window incorporating KINEGRAM COLORS®.

In common with the others notes in the series, a second window features a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004), printed with white ink.