National Bank of Abu Dhabi Risk Report

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and its successor entities have made several operational decisions that reflect the challenges in maintaining business continuity. These events underline the bank's efforts to sustain its position amidst evolving market dynamics.

• Fab appointed Divyesh Vithlani as CTTO to enhance operational efficiency and technological integration 🗓 2025-02-17.
• First Abu Dhabi Bank, formed from the merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, reflects on significant consolidation efforts 🗓 2017-06-06.
• Abu Dhabi Bank experiences strategic reshuffling with Michel Longhini hired to lead global private banking 🗓 2025-03-27.

📜 Innovation & R&D

NBAD, through its successor FAB, has pursued various innovation initiatives to remain competitive and relevant in the financial sector. The bank has strategically invested in technological advancements to adapt to contemporary banking needs.

• The bank's collaboration with Ripple for cross-border payments marked a significant technological leap 🗓 2017-02-02.
• NBAD embraced Ripple technology to streamline international banking operations 🗓 2017-06-15.
• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) launched rebrand initiatives to refresh its market image post-merger, focusing on innovative banking models 🗓 2017-05-08.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

The bank's dedication to excellence and strategic financial management has earned it numerous accolades within the banking industry. These acknowledgments highlight NBAD's. and later FAB's, reputation and trust in the market.

• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) recognized as the third-largest banking giant in the MENA region by market cap with $41.54 billion 🗓 2025-04-08.
• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) named among the world's safest banks, reflecting its robust financial health and strategic adeptness 🗓 2023-11-10.