The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is pleased to launch the UAE Islamic Finance Report 2023: The Year of Sustainability. We mark the theme of sustainability in this report as the UAE hosts the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) this year. This study showcases our approach to support the development of Islamic finance within the UAE. It is also in line with the vision of the UAE’s leadership and its strategy to promote sustainable growth within the fi