Zand UAE Banking News
The latest press releases from Zand.
August 25, 2026
Zand Expands Stablecoin Access and Adoption in Global Markets with USDC
Zand plans to expand its stablecoin infrastructure capabilities through support for USDC.
May 20, 2026
Zand and DWTC Sign MOU to Advance Business Growth and the Digital Economy
Zand and DWTC signed an MOU to deliver AI-powered banking to help free zone businesses grow.
April 17, 2026
Zand Achieves Banking First, with SOC 2® Type II Attestation Covering Web3
Zand has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation, covering digital and web3 products, escrow services, and digital asset infrastructure.
February 10, 2026
Zand and Ripple in strategic partnership to power digital economy with stablecoin and blockchain innovations
Zand and Ripple are partnering to help advance and support the digital economy with AEDZ and RLUSD stablecoins.
January 15, 2026
Digital Climate Group and Zand Bank Sign Strategic MOU
Digital Climate Group (DCG) signs MOU with Zand Bank to establish a strategic framework for collaboration across digital assets, tokenization, and technology.
January 12, 2026
Zand Adopts XDC Network to Advance Blockchain-Powered Payments
Zand has successfully integrated the XDC Network with its digital asset custody service.
January 6, 2026
Yuze and Zand in Strategic Alliance to Empower SMEs in UAE
Yuze and Zand have joined forces to provide digital business accounts to eligible SMEs and startups in the UAE.
December 17, 2025
Zand becomes first bank in the Middle East to achieve ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 for Web3
Zand has achieved ISO certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001) and for Privacy Information Management Systems (ISO 27701).
November 21, 2025
Robo.ai Partners with Zand Bank to Pioneer a New Paradigm in Machine Economy Fintech
The two parties will integrate Robo.ai’s intelligent hardware ecosystem with Zand Bank’s regulated digital financial system, focusing on cooperation in AED stablecoin payments, IoT asset custody, and Real-World Asset tokenization.
November 17, 2025
Zand Launches UAE’s First AED-Backed Stablecoin on Public Blockchain
Central Bank of the UAE has approved Zand to launch Zand AED, the country’s first regulated, multi-chain AED-backed stablecoin on public blockchains.
October 29, 2025
Zand and Huru Partner to Innovate Inclusive Finance for the UAE
Zand and Huru have joined forces to enhance financial inclusion in the UAE by offering zero-balance accounts, virtual IBANs, and Visa ATM cards to the unbanked and underbanked, enabling easier salary and fund transfers alongside comprehensive digital financial services.
August 28, 2025
Zand and CoinMENA FZE Partner to Enable Seamless and Secure Virtual Asset Transactions
Zand and CoinMENA FZE have announced a strategic collaboration to enable seamless and secure fiat-to-crypto transactions for clients across the MENA region, enhancing integration between traditional and digital finance.
August 14, 2025
Zand and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration to Enhance Cross-Border Payment Solutions
Zand has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Mastercard to collaborate on enhancing cross-border payment solutions.
June 23, 2025
Fitch rates Zand at investment grade BBB+ Outlook Stable
Zand has been assigned an investment grade credit rating of BBB+, with a stable outlook, from Fitch Ratings.
May 29, 2025
areeba and Zand Bank Partner to Boost Fintech Card Programs in UAE
areeba and Zand Bank collaborate to enable fintechs in launching innovative card programs through a Card-as-a-Service model.
May 7, 2025
ForteXchain Launch: Enabling Real Estate Tokenized Investment in Dubai
Capital Investment Holding Ltd., Fasset, and Zand Bank announce ForteXchain, a blockchain-powered platform for fractional real estate investment in Dubai.
May 7, 2025
Zand's CEO Michael Chan Honored as a Top CEO in Blockchain & Digital Assets
Michael Chan, CEO of Zand, recognized as one of the Top 20 Performing CEOs in Blockchain & Digital Assets for 2024 by Unlock Blockchain.
April 30, 2025
Tokinvest & Zand Bank Partner to Unlock the Future of Tokenised Investing in Dubai
This strategic partnership will provide a fully integrated solution for tokenised real-world assets—covering everything from design and issuance to custody and secondary trading.
January 7, 2025
Zand Bank Collaborates With Klickl International To Lead Digital Asset Innovation
Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed, AI-powered digital bank, has announced a collaboration with Klickl International (Klickl), a forward-thinking Web 3.0 Open Finance platform headquartered in the UAE.
December 13, 2024
Zand Revolutionizes UAE Banking with Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody
Zand, the UAE's first fully licensed, AI-powered digital bank, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Asset Custody services.
November 12, 2024
Zand Bank Announces Strategic Partnership with Paymentology
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, has signed a referral partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE’s first fully licensed, all-digital bank.
November 6, 2024
Zand Bank Collaborates with Alibaba Cloud and Ant Digital Technologies
Zand Bank has announced its collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group and Ant Digital Technologies in the Middle East region through a signed MoU.
October 29, 2024
Zand Bank signs MOU with EFT Solutions
Zand Bank has entered into a memorandum of understanding with EFT Solutions to explore innovative e-payment solutions for the UAE
October 29, 2024
Zand Bank Partners with IDA to Faciliate Blockchain Cross-Border Payments
The International Digital Association (IDA) has signed a strategic agreement with Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank, to facilitate blockchain-based cross-border payments in the Belt and Road regions.
October 11, 2024
Zand Bank Collaborates with Mobile Shop
Mobile Shop Group Limited, a Hong Kong-based taxi management and operation company, has announced a collaboration with Zand Bank, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank, to provide 'Smart City Innovation Solutions' in the MENA region.
October 11, 2024
Zand Bank Partners with AFS to Empower FinTech Innovation
Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, has signed a strategic agreement with Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank.
September 2, 2024
Network International & Zand Bank Partner for Fintech Services
Network International and Zand Bank have signed a referral partnership to enhance and expand financial services for fintechs and startups in the UAE.
July 2, 2024
Zand Bank & Taurus Signs Partnership for Digital Assets
Zand Bank and Taurus SA announce a strategic partnership, enhancing digital asset infrastructure with advanced custody and tokenization solutions.
June 5, 2024
Zand Signs an MOU with Mantra
Zand and Mantra sign an MoU. This agreement aims to streamline and develop the process of asset tokenization and the distribution of Real-World Assets RWAs.
April 3, 2024
Zand Bank Partners with Infosys Finacle
Zand subscribes to Infosys Finacle's Corporate Banking Suite on Microsoft Cloud to deliver new-age banking experiences including an array of open APIs.
March 4, 2024
Zand Signs MoU with Transguard Group
Zand & Transguard Group sign MoU. The agreement aligns both entities with the UAE's strategic vision to transition the country to a digital economy.
January 9, 2024
Zand Signs MoU with Real Estate Regulatory Agency
Zand was appointed as an approved bank authorized by DLD to oversee real estate development escrow accounts & offer associated services
December 13, 2023
FOMO Pay partners with Zand Bank
FOMO Pay and Zand Bank Partner to Facilitate Cross-border Payments, Enhancing Financial Connectivity Between Asia and MENA
February 21, 2023
ADGM partners with Zand Bank
Michael Chan, Zand CEO signs with ADGM to support Technology SMEs in Abu Dhabi
November 18, 2022
Zand announces leadership change
Zand Bank PJSC announced a leadership change with Michael Chan taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer.
July 5, 2022
Zand gets CBUAE licence
Zand gets Central Bank licence and onboards its first customers.
July 1, 2022
Zand announces Board of Directors
Gearing up for an imminent launch, Zand, the first digital bank to provide banking services, has announced the formation of its Board of Directors.
December 20, 2021
Shareholders Complete Acquisition of Dubai Bank
Shareholders complete acquisition of majority stake in Dubai Bank from Emirates NBD bringing the launch of independent digital bank Zand closer.
October 21, 2021
Zand Partners with ABLF
Zand, the world's first digital bank to provide banking solutions, partners with ABLF, Asia's most influential leadership platform
April 12, 2021
Zand - New Digital Bank to Launch in UAE
Zand, the world's first combined digital corporate and retail bank, is set to be a digital economic accelerator, providing the foundations for a broader generation of digital services.