Financial Services

The UAE’s financial services sector is a cornerstone of its economy, supported by strong regulation, global integration and a business-friendly environment. With leadership in banking, fintech, Islamic finance and digital payments, the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a major international financial hub.

The UAE’s financial services sector is a cornerstone of its economy, supported by strong regulation, global integration and a business-friendly environment. With leadership in banking, fintech, Islamic finance and digital payments, the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a major international financial hub.

Company spotlight:

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.

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"At some point, a global system
for AI oversight will be essential,
and the UAE, for various reasons, would be well-positioned to lead discussions on this matter."

Sam Altman

Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI

"At some point, a global system
for AI oversight will be essential,
and the UAE, for various reasons, would be well-positioned to lead discussions on this matter."

Sam Altman

Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI

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