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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has concluded the second edition of its Middle East-Asia Summit in Singapore, bringing together more than 250 senior policymakers, institutional investors, and business leaders from across Asia and the Middle East.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the 2025 summit reinforced FAB’s role as a bridge between the two regions. The event was hosted in collaboration with government and private sector partners, and supported by the Embassy of the UAE and the UAE Singapore Business Council.
Held under the theme “Bridging Asia and the Middle East: The Future of Trade, Investment & Finance”, the summit highlighted opportunities to accelerate integration, foster investment and innovation, and promote sustainable growth. Key discussions covered the role of capital markets in inclusive growth, digital assets and AI-powered financial services, and the development of green infrastructure as a driver of long-term resilience. Participants also emphasised the need for interoperable financial systems between the Gulf and Asia.
Hana Al Rostamani, Group Chief Executive Officer of FAB, said: “With increasing trade, innovation and capital flows between the Middle East and Asia, we have brought together industry leaders at the Middle East Asia Summit to discuss how we can deepen our economic ties even further. As the UAE’s global bank, FAB plays a key role, facilitating over $80 billion in UAE-Asia investment last year alone, spanning energy, AI and sustainable infrastructure, and offering seamless connectivity to our global and regional clients. Singapore is FAB’s first and key location in Asia as we have expanded into multiple new markets, reinforcing Singapore’s role as a strategic gateway for Middle East–Asia connectivity.”
FAB reiterated its commitment to the Middle East–Asia corridor, noting that it has achieved over 64% progress toward its Dh500 billion sustainable finance target for 2030.
