Financial Services
The finance and banking sector is a cornerstone of the UAE’s economy, characterized by dynamic growth, a robust regulatory framework and a business-friendly operating environment. The Central Bank of the UAE is the country’s primary financial regulator and oversees more than 50 local and international banks operating in the country, including both conventional and Islamic finance solutions. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) serve as key financial free zones that offer businesses and investors secure contracts, independent courts and favorable tax regimes.
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving more than three million customers with tailored solutions across corporate and investment banking and personal banking. FAB’s international network covers over 19 countries, including the US. The bank has a strategic partnership with US investor T. Rowe Price to expand investment offerings in the UAE.
Emirates NBD is a leading financial services institution in the MENAT region. Serving over 9.8 million customers, Emirates NBD is the fourth largest bank in the GCC by assets. The Dubai-based group also operates the region’s fastest-growing digital bank, Liv, and maintains a robust digital ecosystem that processes the second-largest volume of outbound remittances globally.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is a full-service commercial bank offering retail banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking and Islamic products to over 2.4 million customers.
Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer OpenAI
Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer OpenAI