The initiative forms part of the Ministry of Finance's efforts to advance the government's digital payments infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation by offering faster, more flexible and convenient payment options. It also enhances customer experience by offering payment options aligned with daily needs while strengthening the resilience of the national financial ecosystem. He said the new channels will accelerate collection processes, expand payment choices for customers and strengthen integration with the UAE's national payments infrastructure. 'Aani' is the UAE's national instant payment platform, developed under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE. The scheme provides customers with an additional secure and efficient payment option, enabling them to complete federal financial transactions with greater ease and flexibility.