Joint initiative aims to educate and equip consumers with knowledge to protect themselves against fraudsters in these unusual circumstances
Press Release - 14-Apr-2020The campaign will be rolled out across social and traditional media channels
Khaleej Times - 14-Apr-2020Also, banks and exchange houses are entitled to take the decision in relation to reducing working hours and temporary closure of some of their branches as long as the services offered to customers are not interrupted, effective Sunday 29th March 2020, for 2 weeks extendable.
Press Release - 27-Mar-2020The launch of the fintech committee and consumer protection committee is expected to increase the number of UAE Banks Federation’s technical committees to 22
Banker Middle East - 03-Mar-2020Federation introduced the new committees to enhance the sector’s ecosystem, and support both banks and the local community
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 01-Mar-2020Two technical committees (Fintech and Consumer Protection) and three advisory committees (Compliance, Risk, and Information Security) introduced
Press Release - 01-Mar-2020Over 100 senior bankers gathered to discuss latest SWIFT updates
Press Release - 23-Feb-2020Board of Directors and CEOs Advisory Council meetings discussed latest banking sector developments including key policies and legislations
Press Release - 17-Dec-2019The meeting was presided over by H.E. AbdulAziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation
Press Release - 10-Dec-2019Inaugural UAE Wolfsberg Group CBDDQ workshop aims to streamline regulatory standards for financial institutions entering cross-border banking relationships
Press Release - 28-Nov-2019Moody's maintains stable outlook for UAE banking system
Khaleej Times - 06-Nov-2019More than 500 delegates came together to discuss key topics affecting the future and stability of the UAE's financial landscape
Press Release - 05-Nov-2019Under the theme 'Unlocking the Future, Shifting the Paradigm', MEBF 2019 explored key topics
Press Release - 03-Nov-2019The event, which is supported by the Central Bank of the UAE, will be held at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, in Abu Dhabi on the 3rd November, and is expected to be attended by over 500 delegates
Press Release - 29-Oct-2019Industry experts convened to discuss how the implementation of SWIFT's "Customer Security Programme" can support customers in combatting cybercrime in the UAE banking industry
Press Release - 14-Oct-2019The programme aims at helping banks to combat all types of cyberattack threats
Mubasher - 14-Oct-2019The UAE banking sector maintained its position as the largest in the Arab world during 2018.
Khaleej Times - 12-Oct-2019Members of council attended meeting to discuss key opportunities and challenges in rapidly changing banking industry
Press Release - 07-Oct-2019Banking is among the leading sectors that will adopt UAE Pass, a prominent digital transformation initiative in the UAE that provides access to a variety of government and non-government services
Press Release - 06-Oct-2019Senior compliance bankers of UAE Banks and high-level OFAC and U.S. delegates attended a meeting to discuss key financial topics and ongoing developments in the banking sector
Press Release - 01-Oct-2019The 2018 Trust Index Survey revealed that 74% of respondents had a high trust in the UAE banking sector, up from 68% in 2017
Khaleej Times - 12-Sep-2019Heads of UAE Banks and other high-level US delegates participated in a meeting as part of ongoing collaboration between the two countries
Press Release - 09-Sep-2019In the first seven months of 2019, UAE banks' saving account balances hit a record of circa $45.17bln
Khaleej Times - 05-Sep-2019UAE banking sector remains well-capitalised, highly liquid, sound, and stable
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 04-Sep-2019UBF revamps its UAEBF.AE website and launches its MEBF.COM (Middle East Banking Forum) 7th Edition's website, ahead of its MEBF 2019 annual event
Press Release - 04-Sep-2019All 52 UBF member banks collaborate to accelerate recruitment of UAE nationals to vital leadership positions and furthering develop their skills
Press Release - 22-Jul-2019UBF achieved a qualitative leap in terms of ensuring the adoption of the best talent
Press Release - 13-Jul-2019The meeting was headed by His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Haddad
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 09-Jul-2019With the UAE prioritising cashless payment in its Vision 2021, experts believe that the country is moving towards its goal
Khaleej Times - 28-May-2019New Board of Directors announced for the next three years
Press Release - 23-Apr-2019Meeting brought together over 25 financial institutions from both UAE & Italy
Press Release - 17-Apr-2019Widespread implementation of SWIFT global payment innovation was discussed
Press Release - 31-Mar-2019UAE's GDP is projected to grow at 3.5% this year
Press Release - 27-Mar-2019Attended by over 100 specialists from member banks
Press Release - 24-Mar-2019During its first meeting in 2019
Press Release - 19-Mar-2019Industry specialists discussed how innovation in financial services and products can be successfully governed and integrated into the banking sector
Press Release - 17-Mar-2019UBF speakers stated that going forward, member banks would increasingly seek to make use of QR codes to improve cheque security
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 22-Jan-2019UK is a natural partner to exchange knowledge and expertise and explore collaborations on new challenges.
Press Release - 15-Jan-2019Emiratization and digital transformation among top of meeting agenda
Press Release - 18-Dec-2018The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its meeting and discussed the latest developments in the UAE's banking sector as well as progress of key Initiatives and activities.
Press Release - 18-Nov-2018The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation said the new laws would help boost the competitiveness of the economy while positively impacting the banking sector.
Khaleej Times - 18-Nov-2018UBF has partnered with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Press Release - 15-Nov-2018The 20% real estate exposure cap for banks was removed last month, leaving the UAE Central Bank free to set the limit
ZAWYA - 12-Nov-2018During its sixth consecutive edition
Press Release - 11-Nov-2018Al Ghurair highlighted that UBF continues to play a significant role in the banking landscape.
Press Release - 29-Oct-2018The event will gather over 400 senior bankers and industry experts gather in Dubai to explore the future of the region's banking industry
Press Release - 29-Sep-2018UAE’s economy is set to enter the next phase of growth driven by its robust and resilient industries and sectors
Press Release - 19-Sep-2018Held in Abu Dhabi, the workshop attracted more than 100 information security officers
Press Release - 16-Sep-2018Key UBF's initiatives included a cybersecurity intelligence platform, a compliance framework assessment, and an ethical selling framework
Press Release - 29-Aug-2018Banks are trimming branch numbers as consumers tilt towards online banking.
Khaleej Times - 29-Aug-2018