Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank History

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) was formed in 1985 as a public shareholding company with limited liability, following the mergers between Emirates Commercial Bank, Federal Commercial Bank, and Khaleej Commercial Bank, which was established in 1975.

The Government of Abu Dhabi through the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) holds 62.52% of ADCB shares; the remainder is held by other institutions and individuals. ADCB is the third-largest bank in the UAE in terms of balance sheet size and offers a range of commercial and retail banking services to its customers.

As of 30 September 2018, it employs over 5000 people serving retail and corporate clients. Aside from 56 branches in the UAE, it has 1 branch in Jersey. It also operates out of representative offices in Singapore and London.

In January 2019, a 3 bank merger was announced between ADCB, Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank. The combined bank continues to operate as ADCB although Al Hilal Bank operates as a standalone Islamic bank consolidated under the new group entity.

ADCB Group will become the fifth largest bank in the region with approximately 1 million customers

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance, and property management services.

Our Mission

To build partnerships with customers that last a lifetime, by: Treating every customer as an individual Offering innovative products and unparalleled service Never forgetting that our customer has a choice

Our Vision

To be the number one bank of choice in the UAE. A constantly innovating, financially successful organisation of the highest integrity, respected by our customers, by our competitors and by the community.

Our Values

These cornerstone principles guide our actions every minute of every day.

Integrity

We do the right thing even when no one is looking

Care

We protect our people and honour our commitments

Ambition

We strive to be the best every day

Respect

We value our collective diversity

Discipline

We do things right every time