Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wio Bank PJSC to enhance digital banking access for companies operating within the free zone, aiming to simplify financial services for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established firms.

The Gulf Cooperation Council economy recorded steady growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by rising non-oil activity alongside a stable energy sector, according to new data from Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf.

The UAE’s national instant payments platform Aani has crossed 12.5 million users, underscoring the country’s rapid shift toward a cash-light economy and strengthening confidence in its digital financial infrastructure.