About us | About Emirates NBD

Who we are

Emirates NBD Group is a leading financial services brand in the MENAT region. We have operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia.

The Group employs more than 30,000 people, representing more than 90 nationalities, making it one of the largest and most culturally diversified employers in the UAE.

Emirates NBD is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

Our purpose

Our purpose – creating opportunities to prosper – underscores everything we do as we use our expertise to drive economic progress for our customers, our people, our investors and the communities we serve.

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Our people and careers

At Emirates NBD we know that without our people, we would never go far. This is why we focus on ensuring an inclusive workplace for our employees across the globe. We embrace people from diverse backgrounds and interests as we believe that this diversity is what makes us a force to reckon with.

Innovation and our Future Lab

Innovation is the cornerstone of everything we do at Emirates NBD. Future Lab™ is our strategic think tank and testing center dedicated to future-proofing the bank, and we achieve this through collaboration with leading industry players. From government organizations to FinTechs, we are trusted by some of the best partners in the world to create industry-leading solutions that benefit the communities we serve.

Community engagement

As a leading banking group in the MENAT region, we recognise the importance of creating a far-reaching impact. Our corporate responsibility philosophy is ingrained in our core, shaping the decisions we make for our customers, employees and planet. Our significant position in the sector translates into a responsibility to promote sustainable growth and enhance the lives of people within our communities. We are making significant strides towards sustainability-linked finance amid a growing demand in ESG-related financing to align with the UAE’s Net Zero action plan.

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Building on our strong foundations and competitive advantages, we continue to grow from strength to strength. We are creating a future based on sustainable finance and are committed to providing value to our customers and shareholders alike. Our recent performance is testimony to this commitment and our constant drive for responsible and sustainable growth.

Leadership and governance

Our journey to becoming a leading banking group in the MENAT region has been charted under the astute leadership of our executive team and board of directors. Our leaders and directors bring a wealth of experience to the table, driving our mission to be the top bank in the UAE and the Middle East. Their collective vision helps maintain our status, while continually pushing us to set new benchmarks.

Our leadership team

Our board of directors

Corporate governance

Our history

Our journey began in 1963 with the establishment of the National Bank of Dubai (NBD), the first national bank of the UAE. On 6 March 2007, a strategic merger between NBD and Emirates Bank International (EBI) led to the formation of Emirates NBD. Today, we serve over 9 million active customers in 13 countries across the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UK, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain. We also operate Liv, the fastest-growing digital bank in the region.

Awards & recognitions

Our dedication to excellence and commitment to shaping the future of banking has led to numerous recognitions and awards, both regionally and globally. Our recent wins include: ‘Middle East’s Best Bank for SMEs’, ‘UAE’s Best Bank for SMEs’, ‘Middle East's Best Bank for Wealth Management’ and ‘UAE's Best Bank for Corporates’ at the Euromoney Excellence Awards 2024. We also won ‘Middle East's Best Regional Private Bank’, ‘Middle East's Best for Ultra High-Net-Worth’, ‘Middle East's Best for Digital Solutions’, ‘UAE's Best Domestic Private Bank’, ‘UAE's Best for Ultra High-Net-Worth’ and ‘UAE's Best for Digital Solutions’ by Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2024.

We take immense pride in these accolades as they are testament to our growth and ability to innovate and lead in an ever-evolving banking landscape.