CBUAE launches Financial Health Innovation Challenge; applications open until 30 November

Source: Manila Metro
Published on: 2026-10-20 15:57

ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched the Financial Health Innovation Challenge to identify ready-to-implement solutions that improve the financial health of individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the UAE, with applications open until 30th November 2026. The challenge is organised in collaboration with the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Emirates Institute of Finance. The initiative is aligned with the UAE National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030 and the UAE National Financial Literacy Strategy 2027-2031, which aim to advance inclusive finance and strengthen financial capabilities. It provides financial institutions and innovators with opportunities to test market-ready solutions and generate evidence on their effectiveness in improving fi...

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