First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

Introducing the Bedaya Programme—a flagship initiative designed exclusively for Emirati university students. This programme provides an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, enhance your professional skills, setting the foundation for a successful career. نقدّم لكم برنامج بداية - مبادرة رائدة مُصممة حصرياً لطلبة الجامعات الإماراتيين. يوفر هذا البرنامج فرصة لاكتساب خبرة عملية مباشرة، وتطوير مهاراتك المهنية، مما يضع الأساس لمستقبل مهني ناجح.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Qatar and its people as they celebrate their National Day. #QatarNationalDay نتقدم بخالص التهاني والتبريكات لدولة قطر قيادةً وشعباً في يومهم الوطني. #اليوم_الوطني_القطري

We are proud to introduce the newly formed FAB Youth Council, in line with the UAE’s vision to empower young Emiratis in leadership and decision-making roles. With the support of our Group CEO, Hana Al Rostamani, this council will play a key role in driving FAB’s growth and aligning with the UAE’s National Youth Agenda 2031. Our youth are vital to the nation’s progress, and we look forward to their contributions in helping us achieve new milestones.

Our warmest congratulations to the people of Bahrain on their National Day. We celebrate your achievements and wish you continued prosperity and success #BahrainNationalDay أحر التهاني للشعب البحريني في يومهم الوطني. نحتفي بإنجازاتكم ونتمنى لكم دوام التقدم والازدهار #اليوم_الوطني_البحريني

As sustainability becomes a critical global focus, FAB has partnered with IMD to develop ESG capacity and drive forward the UAE’s ambitious sustainability agenda. FAB has successfully completed the third cohort of our flagship initiative, iFAB Frontiers in Sustainability Executive Education programme that has fostered cross-sector partnerships and equipped senior leaders from various organisations to drive tangible actions and gain momentum for change towards the global and local Net-Zero goalpost. As a global think tank, iFAB remains committed to empowering financial leaders who will drive sustainable growth and positive change in the banking and investment sectors. Congratulations to all participants on this significant achievement.

We have partnered with Libre Capital to explore blockchain-powered collateralised lending for tokenised Real World Assets (RWAs). Announced during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), this collaboration aims to transform lending by introducing a fully automated, transparent, and efficient ecosystem. By leveraging tokenised assets as collateral, we are advancing secure credit facilities with robust compliance to global regulatory standards.

We have said consistently in recent months that Chinese monetary and fiscal authorities will have to deliver more in the way of stimulus measures if the country’s growth aspirations are to have any meaningful chance of success. In its own Dick Turpin moment, China’s Politburo yesterday stood and delivered an outsized, surprise stimulus initiative and global markets are enthusiastically responding this morning. Asian bourses are generally higher, led by the CSI 300 index which gained as much as 3.3% at the open, but which has subsequently consolidated back to around 0.75% higher on the day at the time of writing. The Hang Seng was also higher initially but has subsequently dipped back below the waterline (-0.28%). But the Asia iTraxx credit indices are lower for choice, indicating better selling of protection and better buying of risk.

A nation thrives on the strength of its workforce, and economies flourish when talent is nurtured and protected. Leading a transformative approach to end-of-service benefits, the UAE government is redefining the future of financial wellbeing for employees across the private sector. This forward-looking initiative empowers organisations to manage end of service benefits’ contributions through an innovative digital platform, while giving employees greater autonomy over their financial future. With flexible investment solutions, including conventional and Shari’ah-compliant options, FAB End of Service Benefits Funds offer a tailored approach to long-term financial planning for all.

It's a wrap from the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024. Here are our highlights from the race weekend. #AllRoadsLeadToAbuDhabi #AbuDhabiGrandPrix #YasMarinaCircuit لمحاتٌ من سباق جائزة الاتحاد للطيران الكبرى للفورمولا 1 في أبوظبي لعام 2024. إليكم أبرز اللحظات التي شهدناها في هذا الموسم. #كل_الطرق_تؤدي_إلى_أبوظبي #جائزة_أبوظبي_الكبرى #حلبة_مرسى_ياس

The global rates market’s eyes will be on the latest (November) U.S. CPI report later this week. The inflation data, due Wednesday, should again show that the disinflation story continues to stall, which in turn should offer the Federal Reserve further justification for pausing its rate easing schedule next week on December 18th.