UAE Dirham Undervalued by 15.5% According to "Big Mac" Index

The "Big Mac" index for January 2026 revealed that the UAE dirham is undervalued against the US dollar by 15.5%, pointing to an undervaluation of the country's currency.

The January 2026 edition of the "Big Mac" index, published by British newspaper "The Economist", shows that the UAE dirham is undervalued against the US dollar by 15.5%. This indicates that the country's currency is priced lower than its actual value.

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