The Central Bank may: 1. Open Dirham or foreign currencies accounts for Licensed Financial Institutions, securities exchanges and central counterparties, central securities depositories, operating in the State, other monetary authorities and central banks, non-resident financial institutions, international financial and monetary institutions, as well as Arab and international monetary funds. The Central Bank may pay or charge agreed interest on any financial balances held in such accounts. 2. Maintain financial balances referred to in item (1) of this article, in digital forms, in accordance with established rules and guidelines.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.