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List of Banks in the United Arab Emirates

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

2 min read

· Last updated: December 13, 2018

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Gulf Commercial Bank
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
National Bank of Dubai
ICICI Bank
Emirates Bank International
MashreqBank
State Bank of India
Bank of America
Bank of China
Noor Islamic Bank
Citibank
Indian Bank
Credit Suisse
ABN AMRO
Scotiabank
State Bank of India
Deutsche Bank
Gulf Merchant Bank
National Bank of Kuwait
Royal Bank of Scotland
RAKBANK
Bank of New York
Hang Seng Bank
American Express Bank Limited
Royal Bank of Canada
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Toronto Dominion Bank
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Central Bank of India
Axis Bank
First Gulf Bank
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank of India
Bank of Jordan
Allied Bank
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Bank of Baroda
HSBC
JPMorgan Chase
Habib Bank AG Zurich
United Bank
Fortis Bank
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Invest Bank
Bank Melli Iran
Dubai Islamic Bank
Emirates Islamic Bank
Standard Chartered
Arab Bank
Islamic Commercial Bank
Sharjah Islamic Bank
Bank of Credit and Commerce International

Key Takeaways

UAE hosts a diverse mix of national and international banks, including conventional and Islamic institutions.
The Central Bank of the UAE licenses and regulates both conventional and Islamic banks.
Major players include Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq, Dubai Islamic Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Islamic banking commands a significant share of the market, supported by Shari’a‑compliant offerings.
Global financial groups like HSBC, Standard Chartered and JPMorgan maintain substantial operations in the UAE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who regulates banks in the UAE?

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) issues licenses and oversees both conventional and Islamic banks across the country.

Are there Islamic banks in the UAE?

Yes, the UAE has numerous fully Islamic banks (e.g., Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic) and conventional banks offering Islamic windows.

Which are the major national banks in the UAE?

Key national banks include Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Dubai Islamic Bank, Mashreq and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Do international banks operate in the UAE?

Yes, global banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, JPMorgan Chase, and Habib Bank AG Zurich have significant operations in the Emirates.

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