1 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
2 Ajman Bank
3 Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
4 Al Hilal Bank
5 Al Khaliji S. A.
6 Al Masraf
7 Arab African International Bank
8 Arab Bank PLC
9 Bank Meli Iran
10 Bank of Sharjah PSC
11 Bank Saderat Iran
12 Banque Misr
13 Barclays Bank PLC
14 Blom Bank
15 BNP Paribas
16 CitiBank N.A.
17 Commercial Bank International
18 Commercial Bank of Dubai
19 Doha Bank
20 Dubai Bank
21 Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
22 El Nilein Bank
23 Emirates NBD Bank
24 First Gulf Bank
25 Habib Bank Ltd.
26 HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
27 InvestBank PLC
28 Lloyds TSB Bank PLC
29 Mashreq Bank PSC
30 National Bank of Abu Dhabi
31 National Bank of Bahrain
32 National Bank of Fujairah PSC
33 National Bank of Kuwait.
34 National Bank of Oman
35 National Bank of U.A.Q PSC
36 Noor Islamic Bank
37 Rafidain Bank
38 Samba Financial Group
39 Sharjah Islamic Bank
40 Standard Chartered Bank
41 The National Bank of R.A.K or RAKBANK
42 The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.
43 Union National Bank
44 United Arab Bank PJSC
45 United Bank Ltd.
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List of Commercial Banks in the UAE
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- UAE hosts a diverse banking sector comprising both conventional and Islamic providers.
- The list spans national, regional, and international commercial banks operating in the UAE.
- The banking sector is overseen and licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE.
- Many banks offer both conventional and Islamic services via full Islamic banks or Islamic windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses commercial banks in the UAE?
The Central Bank of the UAE is responsible for licensing and supervising all banks operating in the UAE, including conventional and Islamic institutions.
What types of banks operate in the UAE?
The UAE hosts conventional banks, fully Islamic banks, and conventional banks offering Islamic windows, covering retail, corporate, and trade finance services.
Are there many foreign banks in the UAE?
Yes, over half of the roughly 45 commercial banks in the UAE are foreign institutions providing international banking services.
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