Khaled Mohamed Balama
Khaled Mohammed Salem Balama Al Tameemi | |
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| Born | United Arab Emirates |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Economist |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates |
Khaled Mohammed Salem Balama Al Tameemi currently serves as the governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), a position he assumed on 5 April 2021. He possesses more than three decades of expertise in banking, financial services, investment management, and asset allocation.
A native of the United Arab Emirates, Balama graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Indiana University's School of Business in 1990. He earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in 1995. His professional background includes senior leadership roles at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, notably as executive director of the Real Assets Department.
In his capacity as governor, Balama is responsible for overseeing the UAE's monetary policy and ensuring financial stability. He has spearheaded programs like the Targeted Economic Support Scheme (TESS) and introduced updated regulations to reinforce anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. During his tenure, the CBUAE has intensified oversight of banks' real estate sector exposures and collaborated with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to enforce regulations within the insurance industry.