ABU DHABI / WAM
In yet another indicator of the growth in economic sentiments in the country, the number of ATM operated by banks in the UAE hit a total of 5219 by end of H1, an increase of 2% from 5118 in same period in 2016, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. The continual rise in ATMs in country reflects UAE banking sector’s commitment to forging ahead with its plans to automate services in a way that optimises costs and streamlines business.