Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s development bank, is a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE. EDB provides financial and non-financial support to businesses of all sizes from startups and SMEs to corporates driving economic competitiveness across five strategic priority sectors: advanced technology, food security, healthcare, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
EDB’s mission is to foster a healthy, sustainable, and self-reliant economy through the provision of financing solutions to businesses domiciled in the UAE and engaged in sectors of strategic priority to the nation.
Beyond its financing products, EDB supports entrepreneurs and SMEs with education and mentoring programmes tailored to business set-up requirements.
To help kick-start startups' business activity, EDB also offers quick and seamless account opening services and loan applications via its mobile banking app.
For more details, visit www.edb.gov.ae.