8 Mistakes to Avoid When Using the New Dirham Symbol

Source Gulf News,

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has once again reminded the public about the correct way to use the new dirham symbol.

In a video shared today on its official X account, the bank explained the key rules that residents, businesses, and retailers should follow.

“As every symbol has value, its use comes with responsibility,” the CBUAE said in the video, which pointed out eight common mistakes to avoid:

1. Wrong placement – The symbol must always be before the numeral, never after.
2. No spacing issues – Leave sufficient space between the symbol and the number.
3. No distortion – Do not stretch, skew, or alter the shape.
4. Respect structure – Maintain its original geometric proportions.
5. Height matters – Match the symbol’s height to the numeral’s height.
6. Text direction – Ensure the symbol aligns with the text’s direction.
7. Clear surrounding space – Leave one-third of its height as empty space around it.
8. Strong contrast – Keep enough color contrast against the background.

Where it should be used

• Invoices, receipts, and POS systems – Always placed before the number, not together with “AED” or “Dh.”
• Retail and price tags – Must appear before the product price.
• Digital platforms – Should be used consistently across apps, banking portals, and websites.

Where it should not be used

• In company logos, app icons, or decorative branding.
• Together with “AED” or “Dh” abbreviations.
• In legal or official documents where “Dirhams” must be written in full.

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