Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 09 December 2025:
The Steering Committee and National Swift User Group in the UAE held their regular meeting yesterday 8 December 2025 chaired by Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, and Chairman of the UAE Swift User Group Committee.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 28 November 2025:
In line with the directives and initiatives of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, organised the 5th Annual Compliance Conference. The two-day conference focused on strengthening regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, and best practices, while upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency, and risk management.
Abu Dhabi- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 November 2025:
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has highlighted the importance of developing innovative financing solutions to support global trade amid growing challenges. This aligns with the UAE’s strategic priorities, which focus on facilitating global trade flows to achieve the sustainable development goals.
Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of UBF, and Chairman of SWIFT User Group Steering Committee in the UAE,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 2025: UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, emphasised the importance of redoubling efforts to protect the digital infrastructure of banking and financial services. Under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and theUAE Cyber SecurityCouncil, these efforts aim to ensure a seamless and secure experience for all customer segments, while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading regional and global financial and banking hub.
Abu Dhabi- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 October 2025:
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has reaffirmed the importance of compliance with all laws and regulations governing the banking and financial sector, emphasising that it is a key to the banking industry and sustainable development. The Federation stressed the critical role of adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks to support stability and growth of the UAE’s financial and banking sector, under the direct supervision of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), and to play its role in achieving the country’s sustainable economic and social development goals.
MENA Financial Crimes and Compliance Conclave- Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of UBF
In his opening keynote address at the MENA Financial Crimes and Compliance Conclave 2025, Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of UBF, said: “Compliance is not just about adhering to laws —It’s about fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. We are all working within the frameworks to combat financial crimes and ensure compliance with local and international regulations, as well as the frameworks established by CBUAE, to reinforce the leading position of our banking and financial sector.”