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Utilizing the new UAE dirham symbol: Essential do's and don'ts, recent guidelines for proper usage explained

Authorities unveil fresh directives to standardize usage of the symbol, both physically and digitally, fortifying its significance in the nation's financial saga.

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Government provides updated standards for uniform usage of emblem in physical and digital spaces, emphasizing its significance in the nation's financial discourse.

Utilizing the new UAE dirham symbol: Essential do's and don'ts, recent guidelines for proper usage explained

The UAE unveiled a fresh dirham symbol in March 2025, designed to maintain uniformity and clarity in its application across digital and physical platforms. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper usage.

Mandatory Usage

  • Banknotes, Cheques, and Invoices: The symbol should be featured in all financial documents.
  • POS Systems, ATMs, and Financial Apps: Mandatory for price displays and user interfaces.
  • Online and Retail Pricing Displays: Necessary for product listings.
  • Accounting Systems: Essential for digital financial interfaces.
  • UI Fields in Digital Interfaces: Key for user input fields.

Restricted Usage

  • As a Logo or Branding Element: Avoid using the symbol in logos or branding materials.
  • Splash Screens or Headers: Steer clear of integrating it as a decorative element.
  • In Written Form: Don't replace the written full form ("Dirhams") with the symbol [1][3].

General Guidelines

  • Placement: Position the symbol to the left of numerals.
  • Combination: Use either the symbol or "AED," but don't mix the two.
  • Spacing: Maintain clear space around the symbol to prevent crowding.
  • Modifications: Don't alter, distort, or misrepresent the symbol; always maintain the original proportions [2].

These guidelines support the UAE's transition towards a cashless economy by 2026 [3]. Embrace the new symbol and help reinforce its role within the country's financial narrative.

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Further Reading:

  • The New Dirham Symbol: Timeline for Digital Currency Rollout and Banknote Replacement
  • UAE Announces New Dirham Symbol Inspired by National Flag

Sources:

[1] Our Website (2025). Guidelines for the New UAE Dirham Symbol in the UAE.[2] UAE Government (2025). Design and Usage Guidelines for the New UAE Dirham Symbol.[3] UAE News Network (2025). UAE Aims for Cashless Economy by 2026.

  1. The new dirham symbol, unveiled in March 2025, should be used in travel industry documents, such as invoices for tour packages or hotel bills, ensuring clarity and uniformity.
  2. In the health industry, digital health apps or platforms that involve financial transactions, like telemedicine services or wellness programs, should incorporate the dirham symbol to maintain proper financial representation.
  3. The food industry should also adhere to these guidelines, as the dirham symbol will be essential for price displays in restaurants, cafés, and food delivery apps.
  4. For environmental businesses or news outlets that cover financial aspects of renewable energy or other sustainable industries in the UAE, proper usage of the dirham symbol is important to reflect accuracy and transparency in their reports and analyses.

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