These ratings place FAB at the top end of global bank credit quality underpinned by strong standalone fundamentals.
Abu Dhabi, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank, has reinforced its position as the highest-rated banking group in the MENA region and among the highest-rated globally, with AA- or equivalent ratings and stable outlooks following the latest affirmations by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.
Together, these ratings place FAB at the top end of global bank credit quality underpinned by strong standalone fundamentals, disciplined risk management and systemic importance within the UAE banking sector.
The latest affirmations come amid evolving regional developments, highlighting the resilience of FAB’s financial profile and its consistent strength across capital, liquidity, asset quality and earnings capacity. Stable outlooks across all three agencies reflect confidence in the Bank’s ability to sustain its strong profile through the cycle.
FAB’s credit profile is further supported by its market-leading UAE franchise, diversified funding base and strong sovereign linkage as the primary banking partner to the Government of Abu Dhabi and leading government-related entities.
This strength is reflected in FAB’s continued access to international wholesale funding markets, supported by a broad and diversified global investor base, with consistently oversubscribed issuances and over AED 22 billion (USD 6.0 billion equivalent) raised year-to-date.
With AA- or equivalent credit ratings, resilient fundamentals and systemic importance FAB maintains one of the strongest credit profiles among global banks, positioning it to deliver sustainable performance and returns across market cycles.
About First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a global footprint beyond 20 markets, FAB is the finance and trade gateway to the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). With total assets of AED 1.49 trillion (USD 406 billion) as of March-end 2026, FAB is among the world’s largest banking groups. The bank provides financial expertise to its wholesale and retail client franchise across three business units, including Investment Banking & Markets, Wholesale Banking, and Personal, Business, Wealth & Privileged Client Banking Group.
FAB is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and rated Aa3/AA-/AA- by Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch, respectively, with a stable outlook.
On sustainability, FAB holds an MSCI ESG rating of ‘AA’, ranks first among MENA banks and is within the top tier of global banks according to LSEG ESG Scores (formerly Refinitiv ESG Scores). FAB is also rated in the best Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating category among global banks, with a Low ESG Risk.
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