On the final day of Make it in the Emirates 2025, Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial grow Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial growth, has launched EDB 360, a groundbreaking, fee-free digital banking platform built to supercharge the ambitions of the nation’s entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (mSMEs).
Designed for growth from day one, EDB 360 breaks down the traditional barriers of business banking. With no fees, no minimum balance, and no red tape, it gives entrepreneurs what they need most: speed, simplicity, and full control.
Expanding access
“By removing friction and expanding access to capital and advice, we’re helping turn bold ideas into real economic impact,” stressed Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO, EDB.
Launched in collaboration with leading government and entrepreneurship bodies – including the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), Khalifa Fund, and the Department of Economy & Tourism (DET)—as well as strategic ecosystem partners such as Visa, NymCard, Klaim, eFunder, Thougtworks, and Trade Capital Partners. 360 connects users with the wider financial and startup ecosystem to help them access new opportunities and scale with confidence.
From a single app, entrepreneurs can manage payroll, invoicing and payments, monitor cash flow, and access a growing suite of value-added services — including smart integrations with fintech platforms and a dedicated EDB Concierge that offers real-time advice for setup and scale-up.
