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ADCB & Nebras UAE Open Finance Hackathon

Build innovative solutions using UAE Open Finance APIs. Turn intelligent automation + Open Finance into real-world solutions that empower consumers and businesses.

Date & Time November 7 - November 17, 2025
Location Abu Dhabi
Organizer ADCB & Nebras

The ADCB & Nebras UAE Open Finance Hackathon brings together developers, designers, and entrepreneurs to build the next generation of financial applications using the UAE’s Open Finance infrastructure.

Challenge Tracks

Choose one of the four official Hackathon Challenge Tracks:

Track 1: Intelligent Automation

How might intelligent automation transform personal finance when connected to Open Finance APIs?

Track 2: Financial Wellness

Build solutions that help individuals and families improve their financial health and decision-making.

Track 3: Embedded Finance

Create seamless financial experiences embedded into everyday digital platforms and services.

Track 4: Open Innovation

Surprise us with your innovative use of Open Finance APIs across banking, payments, and insurance.

Resources & APIs

Participants have access to:

  • Open Finance Sandbox with live APIs
  • Full-stack Starter Kit (UI & API) for rapid development
  • Postman Collection for API exploration
  • Datasets, AI tools, and developer resources

Available APIs

  • Account details, balances, and transactions
  • Beneficiaries, direct debits, and standing orders
  • Scheduled payments and product information
  • Confirmation of Payee (CoP) for secure verification
  • Products and Leads APIs

About the Organizers

Nebras Open Finance LLC is the CBUAE subsidiary that operates the UAE’s centralized API hub, the backbone of the Open Finance ecosystem that standardizes how banks, fintechs, and TPPs interact.

ADCB (Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank) was the first bank certified on the Al Tareq platform and processed the UAE’s first live Open Finance transaction.

Documentation