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Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Reports Record Growth in Domestic Digital Payments and Instant Settlement Adoption

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates published financial sector data showing a sharp surge in instant electronic transactions and digital banking usage across retail and corporate accounts, reflecting the ongoing success of national cashless economy initiatives.
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