FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest institutions, offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans over 19 countries outside the UAE, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad.
In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience, and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across countries in which the bank operates.
To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB initiated a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future.
With total assets of AED 678 Billion (USD 185 Billion) as of March-end 2018, FAB is rated Aa3/AA-/AA- by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch respectively, the strongest combined ratings of any bank in the MENA region. The Bank has been ranked by Global Financeâ as the safest bank in the UAE and the Middle East, 4th in emerging markets, 17th amongst commercial banks worldwide, and 31st in the world.Through a strong, diversified balance sheet, leading efficiency and a solid corporate governance structure in place, FAB is set to drive growth forward. www.bankfab.com
ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 31 March 2017 employed over 4,500 people from 75 nationalities, serving retail customers and corporate clients in 48 branches, 3 pay offices and 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and representative offices in London and Singapore. As at 31 March 2017, ADCB’s total assets were AED 264 billion.
ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide range of products and services, which include retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives and Islamic products, project finance and property management services.
ADCB is owned 62.52% by the Government of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Investment Council). Its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As at 31 March 2017, ADCB’s market capitalisation was AED 35 billion. www.adcb.com
With a legacy of fifty glorious years, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is one of the premier banks in the United Arab Emirates. It was in 1969 that Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Commercial Bank of Kuwait decided to join hands to form Commercial Bank of Dubai. Fast forward 13 years to 1982 and CBD evolved into becoming a public shareholding company when the Government of Dubai acquired a 20 percent stake in it.
CBD is now fully owned by UAE nationals and listed in the Dubai Financial Market, with a 20 percent stake held by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
In the five decades of its existence, the bank has carved a place of importance within the Middle Eastern financial market – powered by an enterprising management team and an ever-growing network of customers and partners. As one of the leading banks in the UAE, CBD offers a wide range of products and services catering to corporate, commercial, small business, retail as well as Islamic customers backed with excellent customer service.
ADIB is a leading Islamic bank with more than AED 124.6 billion in assets. Established in 1997, the bank provides world-class, Sharia’a-compliant retail, corporate, business, private banking and wealth management solutions through award-winning digital channels and across an extensive branch network. The bank has a presence in six strategic markets, including Egypt, where it has 70 branches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Sudan and Iraq. Its shares trade on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX).
ADIB has more than 2,000 employees and remains one of the leading banks in the recruitment, development and promotion of local talent across all of its geographies. The bank has one of the highest Emiratization ratios and approximately 36 percent of the bank’s workforce are UAE nationals.
Named ‘World’s Best Islamic Bank’ by the Financial Times’ The Banker publication, ADIB has a rich track record of innovation based on a desire to always improve its customers’ banking experience. Amongst other benefits, the bank’s recent digital transformation programme has led to the creation of a new generation of technology-enhanced branch, ADIB Express, which combines the benefits of digital banking with a highly-personalised customer service, and Express Finance, providing qualifying customers with access to personal finance through a mobile app in less than 30 minutes.
Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 30th June 2019, total assets were AED 537.8 Billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 146 Billion). The Group has a significant retail banking franchise in the UAE and is a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with over 90 per cent of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The bank was declared the Most Innovative Financial Services Organization of the Year at the 2017 BAI Global Innovation Awards. The bank currently has 233 branches and 1081 ATMs and SDMs in the UAE and overseas and a large social media following, being the only bank in the Middle East ranked among the top 20 in the ‘Power 100 Social Media Rankings’, compiled by The Financial Brand. It is a major player in the UAE corporate and retail banking arena and has strong Islamic Banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations. The Group has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and representative offices in China, Indonesia and Turkey.The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and community initiatives, in close alignment with the UAE government’s strategies, including financial literacy and advocacy for inclusion of People with Disabilities under its #TogetherLimitless platform. Emirates NBD Group is a Premier Partner and the Official Banking
Partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com
On 31st July 2019, Emirates NBD acquired Denizbank, a leading bank in Turkey with total assets of AED 134 Billion as at 30 th June 2019 (equivalent to approx. USD ~36 Billion). The bank operates through a network of 749 branches, with presence in Turkey, Austria, Germany, Bahrain and Moscow.
Bank of Sharjah was established in 1973 as the first commercial bank in Sharjah and the fifth in the UAE. Since its inception, the Bank has played a key role in the economic growth of the Emirate of Sharjah in particular, and the growth of the United Arab Emirates in general.
Bank of Sharjah is a financial institution listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sharjah. The Bank has a strong presence in the UAE and Lebanon through its subsidiary Emirates Lebanon Bank S.A.L..
Over the years, Bank of Sharjah's unwavering commitment to its core values has reflected on all its banking operations, creating a strong legacy of excellence.
The Bank offers a wide range of services to companies and individuals that include, but are not limited to, industry, trade, education, and services sector among others, as well as private banking and wealth management.
The Bank's journey over the decades reflects its ability to establish a sustainable strategy to keep abreast of economic and social developments. The Bank’s active role has contributed to the socio-economic growth of the country that has become an oasis of stability and a major attraction for global investments in the Middle East.
Bank of Sharjah looks forward to continuing to provide outstanding financial services that are associated with its reputation and track record, which amounts to "Your Partner in Progress".
Success, innovation and expansion have always been associated with Bank of Khartoum (BOK) Group since its establishment in 1913. Its unprecedented legacy has been significant in shaping the regional banking industry and contributing to the development of the Sudanese economy.
The success continues with the establishment of BOK International branch in the UAE subsequent to obtaining a fully-fledged banking license from the Central Bank of the UAE. With an initial stepping stone in Abu Dhabi, BOK UAE’s strategy is to contribute to making UAE's ambitious plan of becoming the center of Islamic finance globally a success through offering innovative Shariah-compliant products and services.
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.
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Al Suwaidi & Company is a full-service modern law firm, with a commercial approach. Since the firm started in 1997, it has recruited high-caliber and experienced lawyers from international backgrounds. The team works closely together in a collegiate environment and continues to win praise from clients for impressive results. It punches above its weight, particularly in litigation and arbitration.
Its clients benefit from advice given by experienced and accessible lawyers. It acts for individuals, including high-net-worth, local and international companies of different sizes, from start-ups and small independent entities, to SMEs and corporate multinationals.
The firm thrives on delivering the best possible results. It adapts to the constantly changing commercial and legal landscape but remains focused on its core principles:
(1) sharp focus on commercially driven solutions,
(2) delivering pragmatic advice in a cost-effective model,
(3) providing services on time and within budget,
(4) keeping clients informed every step of the way.
CNBC Arabia is the Arab World's preeminent and first 24-hour Arabic language financial and business information Channel, presenting in-depth & up-to-the-minute coverage of regional and international affairs from an Arab economic perspective. CNBC Arabia brings real-time information to the most influential, powerful and affluent audience in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Building on the most comprehensive economic and financial news gathering infrastructure, with the best journalists in the region, CNBC Arabia presents relevant coverage of regional and International business events - engaging audiences with information to act on.
Broadcasting to the Middle East and North Africa, from Dubai, free – to – air on Nilesat and Arabsat, with bureaus in major MENA region, CNBC Arabia is supported by the global newsgathering resources of CNBC.
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Sky News Arabia is a leading pan-Arab news organization broadcasting 24/7 to households across the Arabic speaking world. With a free-to-air TV channel, radio station and online platforms, it is the home of breaking news, business, lifestyle, arts, culture and sports coverage.
Committed to delivering outstanding analysis of the regional and international news agenda since 2012, Sky News Arabia has become a trusted and respected news outlet appealing to people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. Alongside its core news coverage, the channel has built a strong audience for its business coverage, daily sports analysis, and current affairs.
The organization has more than 550 dedicated staff and multimedia journalists and a network of over 25 bureaus across MENA, Europe, and the US ensuring viewers are up to date with all the news and the stories behind the news as it unfolds.
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