This is attributed to UAE Central Bank implementation of advanced security features The UAE Central Bank’s 500 Dirham banknote has been awarded the title of best new banknote issue for 2025 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The recognition was announced at the High Security Printing EMEA conference, held earlier this month in Basel, Switzerland. This newly recognised banknote, part of the UAE’s third polymer series, was hailed for its cutting-edge security features and a design that reflects the UAE’s dedication to sustainability. The Central Bank’s innovative approach includes incorporating advanced technologies seen in the award-winning Dh1,000 banknote issued in 2023. The 500 dirham note features stunning three-dimensional designs and incorporates the region’s largest surface-applied foil stripe, making it a trailblazer in the Middle East. Printed by Oumolat Security Printing, a fully owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, the banknote entered circulation on November 30, 2023. On the front, the note displays the Terra Sustainability Pavilion in Expo City Dubai and the reverse side features Dubai’s Museum of the Future, with the Emirates Towers and Burj Khalifa in the background, further reflecting the nation’s architectural achievements and green initiatives. Notably, the Burj Khalifa is […]