• The new debit card combines secure everyday banking with the convenience of digital payments under the UAE’s national card scheme.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20July2026:First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, is launching theJaywan Debit Card, issued under the UAE’s national card scheme, managed by Al Etihad Payments, and backed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The card is currently available for domestic use as part of the national roll-out of Jaywan.

The Jaywan Debit Card offers customers a secure, reliable,and efficient way to make everyday payments and access cash nationwide. Combining the trust of a nationally issued payment solution with the convenience of modern banking, the card enables transactions across local merchant outlets, supports domestic online payments on UAE-based platforms, and provides cash withdrawals at ATMs across the UAE.

The Jaywan Debit Card is fully integrated with FAB’s digital banking ecosystem, enabling customers to manage their finances through the FAB Mobile app. Customers can access a range of services, including transaction monitoring, account management and digital servicing tools, throughasimple and seamless user experience.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6 May 2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has had its ‘AA-’rating with a Stable Outlook affirmed by Fitch Ratings.

Fitch highlighted FAB’s flagship status within the UAE and Abu Dhabi, supported by its strong domestic franchise, robust funding and liquidity profile, and sound asset quality. The agency also noted FAB’s significant exposure to government and public-sector entities, alongside strong capitalisation and ample liquidity buffers, with a Group CET1 of 12.8% and a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 145% as of March-end 2026.

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FAB Convenes AI Agentathon in Collaboration with Presight to Advance Enterprise AI Innovation

Abu Dhabi, 30 March 2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has hosted a virtual AI Agentathon in collaboration with Presight and supported by Microsoft. The initiative brought together internal and external participants to develop AI-driven solutions addressing real business challenges across the Bank.

The Agentathon forms part of FAB’s broader strategy to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and embed advanced technologies across its operations. The one‑day, innovation sprint convened business stakeholders, technical experts and global technology partners to solve predefined business challenges and develop practical, scalable solutions. A joint evaluation panel, with representation from all participating organisations was established to assess the final outputs.

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• All AGM agenda items approved, including cash dividend of 80 fils per share for FY’25
• Record dividend approval driven by strong growth across the franchise, with FAB delivering 24% year-on-year growth in FY’25 net profit to AED 21.11 billion
• Performance reaffirms the Group’s ability to deliver robust returns at scale, with Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) at 19.2% in FY’25, above medium-term guidance
• FAB closed 2025 as the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa by total assets

Abu Dhabi, 11 March 2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today virtually. All agenda items were reviewed and approved, including the distribution of AED 8.84 billion in cash dividends for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, representing 80 fils per share and the highest cash dividend in the Group’s history. Shareholders registered on March 23^rd, 2026 (i.e., those purchasing shares on or before March 19^th, 2026) will be eligible for the cash dividend.

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