Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has hosted a financial awareness session for the UAE’s Deaf community. The initiative reflects ADIB’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and education, supporting national efforts to foster social cohesion and ensure that every individual can actively participate in economic and community activities. 

Held in collaboration with the UAE Deaf Association, the session offered participants financial insights on topics such as saving, budgeting, and responsible banking, while also creating a dedicated space for members of the Deaf community to share feedback and suggestions on how the bank can further enhance accessibility across its touchpoints.

Delivered entirely in sign language, the session reflects ADIB’s focus on removing barriers to financial education and ensuring equal access to information for all members of society. It is part of ADIB’s broader strategy to build financial literacy across diverse groups including students, the elderly, and working professionals ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the tools and knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

It is part of ADIB’s broader strategy to build financial literacy across diverse groups including students, the elderly, and working professionals, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the tools and knowledge to make informed financial decisions. The initiative forms part of ADIB’s broader community engagement strategy that promotes financial literacy and strengthens economic participation Through similar efforts, the bank continues to create opportunities for underrepresented groups to benefit from banking solutions.

By embedding accessibility and inclusion into its long-term strategy, ADIB continues to set new standards for responsible banking in the UAE. The bank remains committed to creating community partnerships that combine innovation, empathy, and education to promote lasting financial confidence and inclusion.

About ADIB 

ADIB is a leading bank in the UAE with AED 270 billion in assets. The bank also offers world-class online, mobile and phone banking services, providing clients with seamless digital access to their accounts 24 hours a day.  

ADIB provides Retail, Corporate, Business, Private Banking and Wealth Management Solutions. The bank was established in 1997 and its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). 

ADIB has a strong presence in six strategic markets: Egypt, where it has 70 branches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Iraq. 

Named World’s Best Islamic Bank by The Financial Times - The Banker publication, ADIB has a rich track record of innovation, including introducing the award-winning Ghina savings account, award-winning co-branded cards with Emirates airlines, Etihad and Etisalat and a wide range of financing products. 

 

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Lamia Khaled Hariz                                              Simon Hailes  
Head of Public Affairs                                           Director of Financial Communications