• 40% of respondents report being on track to achieving their 2024 financial goals.
• Financial confidence is growing across generations, with 40% of Generation Z and 36% of Millennials feeling optimistic about meeting their financial targets, compared to 32% of Generation X.

Rehab Lootah, Group Deputy CEO of National Bonds,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 February 2025: National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has released the results of its annual survey aimed at highlighting savers’ financial aspirations, revealing that retirement planning remains the top financial priority for the second consecutive year. Increasing savings and setting aside funds for high-value purchases such as a home or a car also ranked high among respondents, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of early financial planning and disciplined smart saving strategies.

National Bonds GCEO Unveils Three-pronged Strategy for Savings Boom in 2024

Dubai, UAE –05 February, 2024

The Group Chief Executive Officer of National Bonds, thespecialist savings and investment company in the UAE, unveiled a three-pronged strategy ontoday,to drive a nationwide savings surge in 2024. The plan focuses on simplifying the savings process, fostering financial literacy, and leveraging innovation and digital tools.

Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer at National Bonds, expressed confidence in thestrategy, stating, “We aim to make saving a lifestyle, away from consumer culture and empower individuals to achieve their financial goals.By prioritizing accessibility, innovation, and customer-centricity, National Bonds is positioning itself as a key player in shaping a future where saving is not just a necessity but a way of life, fostering a more stable and prosperous future for the UAE nationals and expatriates.”

National Bonds: 64% of Employees under 30 Maintain Emergency Fund ofalmost 40K AED

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23November, 2023: National Bonds, the savings and investment company,has said today that 64% of employees under 30 years of age maintain an emergency fund ofaround 40K AED, with the majority being Emiratis living in Dubai.

National Bonds has also added that the reliance on sole source of income is still a concern for many people, particularly among women in their 40s.

This insight strongly aligns with National Bonds’ strategic objective of introducing new saving solutions that cater to different segments of the population. In line with the growing demand for such solutions, Second Salary plan has been thoughtfully crafted to offer people a tool to generate a supplementary income while securing people’s financial stability for the years ahead.