The UAE's foreign exchange reserves held by the Central Bank exceed $100 billion, providing strong backing for the AED-USD peg. Beyond central bank reserves, the UAE's sovereign wealth funds — including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA, estimated at over $700 billion), Mubadala Investment Company ($300+ billion), and the Investment Corporation of Dubai — hold trillions of dollars in combined assets. These reserves make the UAE one of the most financially resilient nations globally and ensure that the AED peg can be defended against virtually any market pressure.