UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has emphasised that its technical and advisory committees constitute a fundamental pillar in the development of the financial and banking industry, and continue to play a vital role in supporting economic
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UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has affirmed that its efforts to host SIBOS 2029, the world’s premier global financial services conference and exhibition, organised annually by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift), aim to further strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading destination
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. As part of its ongoing
The CEOs Advisory and Consultative Councils of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held their quarterly meetings. Chaired by His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UBF and the Advisory Council, and H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UBF and Chairman of the Consultative Council, […]
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has commenced preparations to host to host Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition, and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). UBF started the preparations, consultations, and meetings with its strategic partners; Dubai
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed its full support for the efforts of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) in promoting global transparency and credibility in Islamic banking and finance. This came during a session to discuss the Draft of the AAOIFI […]
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reiterated its commitment to strengthen digital infrastructure of the financial and banking sector and combat various types of financial crime and its full support for all efforts and initiatives of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE the […]
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, stressed importance of role the Etihad Credit Bureau has been playing in the development of the banking and financial sector in the UAE, consolidating the country’s position as a global financial and commercial centre. During the “Partner Engagement Forum”, organised at […]
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed that the selection of Dubai to host SIBOS 2029, the annual conference, exhibition and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), reflects the global confidence in UAE’s premiere position and its vital role in leading
The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its first regular meeting for 2025 under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAKBANK, to discuss developments, challenges and their […]
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its Annual General Meeting, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, and in the presence of members of the Board of Directors of the Federation and representatives of member banks. During the meeting, the members […]
The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its meeting on April 16, 2025, chaired by His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector’s performance during the past year (2024), and discuss developments, initiatives and plans in […]
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reiterated that compliance with the legislation, regulations, and laws regulating payments is a guarantee for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), locally and internationally. During its participation in the third edition of the Future of Payments Summit held in Dubai on
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has emphasised the importance of continuing initiatives and efforts to advance smart banking services in order to build a future economy characterised by prosperity, resilience, financial inclusion, transparency, diversification, and sustainability. During its participation in the 14th
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has reiterated its call for customers to take necessary precautions against financial fraud, particularly during holiday seasons that witness a surge in promotional offers through digital channels. The Federation emphasised that customer awareness is the first and strongest line of
Under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the UAE Banks Federation (the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks), organised the fourth edition of the “Cyber Wargaming 2025” event. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to develop the banking sector, protect its digital infrastructure, and […]
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed the UAE is strengthening its position as a leading center of international trade, and is leading the growth by keeping pace with the trends and developments witnessed by the global economy and accelerated technological developments. During its participation in the […]
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, honoured the heads of its technical and advisory committees in appreciation of their contributions to advancing the sector and reinforcing the UAE banking sector’s distinguished position. The recognition took place during UBF’s annual meeting of technical committee heads, which focused on
His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), stated that the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, to regulate the system the vetting and appointment of technical experts appearing […]
During its participation in the Global Trade Facilitation Summit 2024, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (UAE Branch) and Dubai Chambers in May, UAE Banks Federation said that the efforts of UBF member banks are crucial in strengthening the trade ecosystem and trade facilitation solutions. The summit, held under the theme “Sustainability of Trade





























