The role of Abu Dhabi’s banking sector in strengthening the emirate’s global economic position will be explored in depth in The Report: Abu Dhabi 2025, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF). The collaboration aims to provide key insights into Abu Dhabi’s evolving financial landscape and the investment opportunities it presents to local and international stakeholders.
Under the agreement, UBF will contribute expertise and analysis, ensuring The Report: Abu Dhabi 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the banking and financial services sector. The publication will assess Abu Dhabi’s financial strength, regulatory environment, and digital transformation efforts, highlighting the emirate’s attractiveness as a financial hub.
Commenting on the partnership, Jamal Saleh, Director General at UBF said:
“Our collaboration with Oxford Business Group aligns with our commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading financial centre. The report will showcase the resilience and innovation driving the banking sector, as well as the investment prospects emerging across the broader financial landscape.”
Ananda Sheela Bas, OBG’s Country Director for Abu Dhabi, highlighted the importance of UBF’s role in shaping the report’s analysis:
“The UAE Banks Federation is a key player in the financial ecosystem, and its insights will be invaluable in delivering a data-driven assessment of Abu Dhabi’s banking sector. Through this partnership, we will provide business leaders and investors with in-depth intelligence on the emirate’s economic trajectory, reinforcing its appeal as a global investment destination.”
The Report: Abu Dhabi 2025 will examine the key factors shaping the emirate’s economic growth, with a particular focus on the banking and financial services industry. The publication will also explore opportunities arising from Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategies, digitalisation initiatives, and investment climate.
The report is part of OBG’s long-standing commitment to providing high-quality economic analysis across emerging markets. It will feature exclusive interviews with leading figures from the public and private sectors, offering stakeholders a comprehensive resource on Abu Dhabi’s economic outlook.
