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Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has been named The Digital Innovator of the Year by MEED’s MENA Banking Awards 2024 and won the highly acclaimed accolade for Best Bank for Trade Finance – UAE from The Digital Banker’s Middle East and Africa Innovation Awards 2024.
The awards come as a testament to EDB’s commitment to achieving excellence through innovation – they reflect the Bank’s focus on using smart technologies to deliver new digital solutions and leading services that not only aim to meet the evolving digital needs of businesses in a complex global landscape but redefine the banking experience for customers.
Shaker Zainal, Chief Business Officer of Emirates Development, said, “We are honoured to be recognised by MEED and The Digital Banker. A big part of the recognition of EDB as the digital innovator of the year and best bank for trade finance is a reflection of our digital achievements and ambitions as well as our commitment to delivering unmatched online banking solutions to improve our customer’s financial experiences and help them take full advantage of global growth opportunities.
“In line with our mission to drive economic growth by enabling key sectors and industries that are critical to the nation’s future, we continue to innovate and advance our clients’ digital onboarding experiences and offer them a suite of transaction services, from trade finance to tech-forward cash management platforms to supply chain and working capital solutions that meet the financial and treasury needs of businesses of all sizes.”