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As the United Arab Emirates continues to solidify its position as a global center for trade, finance, and investment, the introduction of Jaywan, its first domestic payment card scheme, marks a major shift in the country’s financial landscape. Developed by Al Etihad Payments under the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan is designed to enhance transaction efficiency, reduce dependency on international payment networks, and strengthen the country’s economic resilience.

The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded successfully on January 14 after a two-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, which drew more than 3,600 participants, including over 130 high-level speakers, and facilitated 700-plus one-on-one AFF Deal-making meetings to link up sources of funds with investment projects around the globe.