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United Arab Bank

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Sharjah-based commercial bank founded in 1975

Fintech Sharjah, UAE Founded 1975

About United Arab Bank

United Arab Bank, known as UAB, is a commercial bank headquartered in Sharjah. The bank dates back to 1975, and its shares trade on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

The bank serves corporate, commercial and retail customers. Its services include lending, trade finance, cash management, treasury, and retail products such as accounts, cards and loans, along with Islamic banking options.

Commercial Bank of Qatar has been a major strategic shareholder, bringing regional banking expertise and connections between the UAE and Qatar.

UAB has focused on corporate and commercial banking, serving businesses in sectors such as trading, manufacturing, construction and services.

Like other mid-sized UAE banks, it has gone through periods of restructuring to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its focus, while investing in digital services.

Sharjah's economy, with its large industrial and trading base, provides a strong home market for banks headquartered in the emirate.

The UAE banking sector is regulated by the Central Bank, which sets rules on capital, risk management and customer protection.

Startups UAE lists United Arab Bank among the UAE's commercial banks.
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