Abu Dhabi, November 30, 2011: First Gulf Bank PJSC, (FGB), the leading financial partner of choice in the UAE, hosted national day celebrations today at its main Abu Dhabi branch in Al Khubairah, in addition to that all FGB branches across the UAE were decorated for this occasion. Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed, Managing Director and Board Member, André Sayegh,Chief Executive Officer and Abdulwahed Juma,Head of Corporate Affairs at First Gulf Bank attended the event and held an inspirational speech to share the audience's joy on this glorious day.Marking the nation's 40th anniversary, the events hosted a range of traditional activities including Yola dancers, falcons, and traditional food. FGB had previously held an internal celebration for its staff last week as part of its commitment to the UAE community and to its employees.

Below are a series of pictures taken during the First Gulf Bank's celebrations for the UAE's 40th anniversary of National Day which was held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

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About FGB
As one of the leading banks in the UAE, First Gulf Bank (FGB) has Shareholder Equity of more than AED25 .7 billion as of end of September 2011making it one of the largest equity based banks in the UAE. Established in 1979 and headquartered in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, the bank provides financial services in various business segments with a wide network of branches across the Emirates; in addition to the bank's branches in Singapore and Qatar it has a representative office in India.

Today, FGB is recognised as a world-class organisation committed to maximising our shareholders', our customers' and our employees' values as it focuses on delivering banking products and services, that meet the Clients' requirements. In line with its commitment to excellence the bank also continues to elevate service standards, while simultaneously investing in HR, IT, and communication systems.

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