DUBAI (ALETIHAD)

Emirates NBD has launched Emirates NBD-branded silver bars, expanding its precious metals portfolio in response to growing customer demand for diversified and non-correlated investment options.

The bank said the new offering builds on the successful launch of “Emirates NBD Gold” in December 2025, described as the UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar for investors, which has seen strong uptake since its introduction.

The silver bars will be available in denominations of 100g, 250g, 500g and 1,000g, providing flexible access to physical silver for retail and high-net-worth clients.

Produced to internationally recognised standards, the bars are offered in high-purity silver (999.0 and 999.9), and bear the Emirates NBD hallmark to ensure authenticity and quality.

According to the bank, the product will be available through designated Emirates NBD channels, with transparent pricing linked to international silver benchmarks, secure sourcing with verified purity standards, bank-backed certification, and a digital client journey.

Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, said: “The launch of our Physical Silver Business cements our position as a leader in the commodities space. By mirroring the rigorous standards and seamless infrastructure of our successful gold business, we are now offering our clients a multi-asset physical platform.

"As we see a shift toward hard assets globally, Emirates NBD is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between wholesale market depth and retail accessibility, ensuring our clients have the most robust tools for wealth preservation.”

Ammar Al Haj, Group Treasurer and Head of Global Markets at Emirates NBD, said: “With the launch of Emirates NBD-branded silver bars, we have broadened our precious metal offering for retail and HNI clients. The new product will enable customers to invest in physical silver securely through a trusted banking institution. As demand for real assets continues to grow, silver has emerged as an effective diversification solution. This offering will be delivered with the scale, transparency, innovation and governance that define Emirates NBD.”

The bank noted that the launch comes amid strong market momentum in silver prices, driven by its appeal as a safe-haven asset.