Mar 14, 2022 · United Arab Emirates Region Middle East SubUnit 1 Dirham = 100 fils Symbol د.إ *Pegged: 1 USD = AED. The Arab Emirates dirham was introduced in 1973 to serve the seven countries of the United Arab Emirates. The seven countries, termed emirates, are Abu Dhabi, Ajmān, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras alKhaimah, Sharjah, and Umm alQuwain. AED ...