The Economic Times

Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAEs central bank rolls out new initiative

Tourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, a collaboration between the UAE Central Bank, ICP, and ADCB, allows for instant cashless payments. The move aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate the nation's digital payment ecosystem, enhancing the visitor experience.