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Identifiers
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and second-largest in MENA by total assets, with AED 1.21 trillion (USD 330 billion) in assets as of 2024. FAB operates across 20 markets spanning 5 continents, serving over 4 million customers through diversified wholesale and retail banking services including investment banking, global markets, corporate and commercial banking, consumer banking, and private banking. The bank holds a 27% market share of total assets across the UAE banking sector and maintains the strongest combined credit rating among MENA banks at AA- or equivalent.
Leadership Team
Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Managing Director
Group Head of Global Markets
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Group Head of Investment Banking
Group Chief Compliance Officer
Group Chief Operating Officer
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Credit Officer
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Group Chief Audit Officer
Group Chief Risk Officer
Group Head of Private Banking
Group Head of Consumer Banking UAE
Group Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking
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Key Metrics
Governance Score
Good
8-factor live score
Dividend Safety
0/100
Risk Score
Moderate Risk
Social Sentiment
13 positive · 1 negative · 30 posts
Accounting Quality
58/100
Caution: M-Score elevated
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Frequently Asked Questions about First Abu Dhabi Bank
Where is First Abu Dhabi Bank listed?
First Abu Dhabi Bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in UAE under the ticker FAB. SouqData profiles its financials, board and shareholders from public exchange disclosures.
What sector is First Abu Dhabi Bank in?
First Abu Dhabi Bank (ADX: FAB) is classified in the Financials sector. This classification is what SouqData uses for its sector rankings and peer comparisons.
What is the market cap of First Abu Dhabi Bank?
First Abu Dhabi Bank (ADX: FAB) has a market capitalisation of about $54.1B (USD), according to the latest market data held by SouqData. The figure moves daily with the share price.
How many directors are on the First Abu Dhabi Bank board?
First Abu Dhabi Bank has 26 current board members on record at SouqData, 19 of whom are classed as independent, according to the latest board data drawn from public disclosures.
Who is the chairman of First Abu Dhabi Bank?
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the chair of the First Abu Dhabi Bank (ADX: FAB) board, according to the latest board data held by SouqData from public exchange disclosures.
First Abu Dhabi Bank vs sector peers
Financials · large-cap · 5 peers shown| Company | Market cap (USD) | Dividend yield | Governance | Shariah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) | $54.1B | 4.60% | 43(D) | Non-compliant |
| Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB · ADX) | $27.3B | 4.98% | 35(D) | Non-compliant |
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB · ADX) | $20.6B | 4.73% | 27(F) | — |
| Al Dar Properties (ALDAR · ADX) | $16.8B | 2.61% | 57(C) | Non-compliant |
| Modon Holding PSC (MODON · ADX) | $13.0B | — | 30(F) | Non-compliant |
| The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK · ADX) | $4.5B | 7.50% | 37(D) | Non-compliant |
Auto-generated peer set — same GICS sector, comparable market-cap band. Governance score is the unified 8-factor model (independence, board size, CEO/chair separation, attendance, auditor, credentials, committees, pay transparency). Shariah uses AAOIFI Standard No. 21. View all 491 sector peers.
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