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Emirates NBD joins Dubai fund to bring more AI and FinTech solutions to banking
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Emirates NBD has partnered with Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) to gain access to AI and FinTech startups for pilot projects and potential commercialisation, aiming to enhance personalised banking, fraud detection, SME services, and onboarding.
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You can now get your financial tech pilots directly inside Emirates NBD through Dubai’s DFDF fund. This is a fast-track to market access within the UAE’s growing fintech sector.
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1 source · 10 Aug 2026
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