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UAE Banks Must Act: SMS OTPs Will Be Gone by 2026

September 9, 2025
UAE Banks Must Act: SMS OTPs Will Be Gone by 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has made it clear: by 2026, financial institutions must eliminate SMS one-time passwords (OTPs). This regulation is reshaping the authentication landscape for banks across the region, and the time to prepare is now.

Legacy SMS-based authentication methods are not only non-compliant but also increasingly vulnerable to modern attacks. Forward-looking banks must begin transitioning toward secure, regulatory-compliant digital authentication solutions before it’s too late.

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📅 Book a 1:1 meeting with our representative Amal Nazar during the conference—or even before or after the event—through our Calendly link.

This is your chance to discuss how we can help your organization meet the new regulatory requirements while strengthening customer security.

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If you won’t be at the event, we warmly invite you to register for our upcoming webinar: UAE Regulation: SMS OTPs Must End by 2026

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