The United Arab Emirates' financial sector operates under the oversight of the Central Bank of the UAE alongside regulators in the Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market, covering banking, capital markets and insurance activity. Dubai and Abu Dhabi host major regional and international financial institutions operating under both onshore and free zone regulatory frameworks. Banking and capital markets activity continue to expand alongside the country's position as a regional financial hub. This section brings together the institutions, regulatory frameworks and market developments shaping the UAE's financial sector, from banking supervision to capital markets structure and regulatory policy.