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Top 1 billion followers.. "Wio Bank" Launches the first bank account for content creators in the Emirates

DUBAI, 10 JANUARY / WAM / Wio Bank has launched the first bank account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs in the UAE, equipped with exclusive features that facilitate the management of income and payments and support business growth, starting from seamless global transfers to smart financial tools specifically designed to meet the business needs of creators.

This came within the activities of the fourth edition of the One Billion Followers Summit, the largest global summit in the content industry economy, which is organized by the UAE Government Media Office and hosted by the United Arab Emirates over a period of 3 days and concludes its work on January 11, in the Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Center, and the Museum of the Future, in Dubai, under the slogan “Purposeful Content.”

Amina Taher, Chief Marketing Officer at Wio Bank, said that her participation in the One Billion Followers Summit for the second year in a row contributes to enhancing her expertise, through interaction with the most prominent content makers at the Arab and international levels.

She added that launching the first bank account designed specifically for content creators is one of the most prominent achievements that she is proud of.

She confirmed that the account, which was launched in cooperation with the international company Visa, can be opened within just 72 hours, and is characterized by being multi-currency and fully digital, and does not require a minimum balance. She explained that the account provides the user with smart tools to manage invoices and business easily without the need for an accountant, noting that the idea of ​​​​launching this account arose to her through her interaction with content makers on the sidelines of the last session of the One Billion Followers Summit.

Taher explained that her interaction with content creators gave her a clear vision of their needs, pointing out that many creators face difficulty in opening bank accounts for their businesses and resort to using their personal accounts.

She said: The account enables content creators to work efficiently on a global level, and gives them real financial independence.

The fourth edition of the One Billion Followers Summit 2026 is witnessing great momentum, with an attendance of more than 30,000 people, the participation of more than 15,000 Arab and international creators and influencers, and more than 500 speakers whose number of followers reaches more than 3.5 billion, while the summit hosts 150 CEOs and global experts within its sessions, and offers more than 580 keynote sessions, roundtables, interactive dialogue, and workshops.

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