His Excellency Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi

Research Briefing · Generated 2026-05-24 · Confidential
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Executive Summary

His Excellency Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi was appointed to the Board of Directors of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in February 2020 and currently chairs the Board's Audit Committee. H.E. Al Zaabi is the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. In this capacity, he fosters a culture of fiscal sustainability across all government-related entities and upholds the emirate's sturdy balance sheet. His Excellency is also the secretary general of Abu Dhabi's Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, secretary general of the Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology Council, and chairman of the board of directors of Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, Modon Holding PJSC, and e& PJSC. A prominent leader in the UAE's economic and financial sectors, H.E. Al Zaabi serves as vice chairman of the board of directors of the UAE Central Bank and Abu Dhabi Holding Company (ADQ). He is also a board member of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, MGX, Tawazun Economic Council, and XRG, as well as a member of the Education and Human Resources Council.

Current Board Positions

CompanyTickerRoleSinceSector
First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB Independent Non-Executive Director Independent Feb 1, 2020 Financials

Career History

CategoryEntries
Key RolesBoard Member, Audit Committee Chair, Chairman, Secretary General, Vice Chairman
Sectorsbanking, government, technology
GCC-Listed BoardsFAB, Modon Holding PJSC, e& PJSC
Sovereign Wealth FundsADIA (UAE)
Government EntitiesAbu Dhabi Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology Council, Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, Abu Dhabi Holding Company (ADQ), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Tawazun Economic Council, Education and Human Resources Council, Central Bank of UAE

Professional Profile

EducationMaster's degree in Business Administration from London Business School
UniversitiesLondon Business School

Remuneration

YearCompanyTotal Fees
2024 First Abu Dhabi Bank 3,500,000
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