2011 – A Year in Review
As co-sponsor of the fourth Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, held in London in October with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, the Bank was instrumental in bringing together Abu Dhabi’s industry leaders, financial intermediaries, and high-profile government officials. ADCB played a key role in supporting Abu Dhabi in attracting foreign direct investment to the Emirate.
The agreement with Banco Santander, the eurozone’s largest bank by market capitalisation, gives both parties the ability to provide greater services to their respective overseas clients in countries where they are not mutually present, paving the way for greater collaboration in areas such as trade and project finance, critical activities across the UAE economy.
ADCB continued its support for Breast Cancer Awareness through initiatives such as Pink Polo, the BurJuman Pink Walkathon, Emirates Woman of the Year Awards and the ADCB ATM donation programme. The introduction of the ADCB Tree of Hope further reinforced ADCB’s commitment to the cause and helped raise further vital funds for early detection and treatment of underprivileged patients.
Whether in terms of excellent business results or taking a very active part in the social and economic development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, 2012 will go down as a memorable year for ADCB.
ADCB Chairman Eissa Mohamed Al Suwaidi and CEO Ala’a Eraiqat with Banco Santander Chairman Emilio Botin. |
ADCB was co-sponsor of the fourth Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London. |
| January 2011 |  |
HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research with ADCB staff at the “Tawdeef” Career Fair 2012 in Abu Dhabi. |
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Applicants at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Career Fair complete the application process to join ADCB. |
Head of HR Ali Darwish (left) holds the book of Grand Zayed Mosque gifted to HH Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, at the 14th National Career Fair at Sharjah Expo Centre. |
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| February 2011 | |
| The opening of ADCB’s new branch in Jebel Ali. |  |
| March 2011 | |
Representatives from ADCB and the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) met at EuroFinance 2012 in Dubai to mark the cash management partnership between ADCB and NRL. |
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ADCB sponsors the Abu Dhabi Striders running club, and all proceeds from running events over the season went to the Special Care Centre Abu Dhabi. |
HH Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan presents the ADCB Polo trophy to Saudi businessman Amr Zedan, representing the winning team – Zedan Polo. |
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| April 2011 | |
At the 2012 Banker Middle East Industry Awards ceremony, ADCB received ‘Best Bank in the UAE’, ‘Best Transaction Bank’, ‘Best Corporate Bank’, and the Hawkamah Bank Corporate Governance Award. |
The inaugural ADCB Golf Classic was held at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. |
| May 2011 | |
| ADCB signed an agreement with Habib Exchange to distribute the Bank’s Emirati Millionaire Savings Account and the Millionaire Destiny Savings Account. |  |
| June 2011 | |
ADCB signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi General Services, known as Musanada, to implement the Bank’s Host-to-Host Cash Management Solution as part of ADCB’s Government Banking (Reyadah) initiative. |
Head of HR Ali Darwish receives Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice-Chancellor of Higher Colleges of Technology, to commemorate the signing of the agreement to sponsor UAE nationals. |
| July 2011 | |
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| Every year ADCB invites customers to enjoy an iftar buffet and a suhoor during Ramadan. In 2012, the Bank sponsored the St Regis Ramadan tent, one of the most prestigious hotels in Abu Dhabi | ||||
| August 2011 | |
Abu Dhabi Art held a number of insightful talks and workshops with international artists over the course of the Abu Dhabi Art Week. |
ADCB continued to support Abu Dhabi Art. As an associate sponsor, the Bank collaborated on The Wings Project, a competition designed to recognise and reward talented Emirati artists. Two of the winning designs are shown above left and centre. |
| September 2011 | |
Chan-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate & Investment Banking Group at Kookmin Bank, with ADCB CEO Ala’a Eraiqat. Also present were Colin Fraser, Head of Wholesale Banking, and Kevin Taylor, Head of Treasury and Investments. |
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Colin Fraser, Head of Wholesale Banking Group with Chan-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate & Investment Banking Group at Kookmin Bank. |
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The ADCB stand at the third Middle East SME Forum. |
Colin Fraser, Head of Wholesale Banking, addresses the Middle East SME Forum. |
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| October 2011 | |
ADCB was co-sponsor of the fourth Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London. |
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ADCB launched an initiative to raise awareness of Breast Cancer in the UAE. The ADCB ‘Tree of Hope’ raised money for Safe and Sound, the BurJuman Breast Cancer Awareness Programme. |
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| ADCB was awarded three prestigious awards by Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan Chase and Commerzbank for its exceptional international STP payment processing. | ||||
| November 2011 | |
HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Eissa Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of ADCB on the final day of the 2012 Formula One™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where ADCB hosted 200 VIP guests at the Bank’s private Paddock Club™ Suite at Yas Marina Circuit. |
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| ADCB guests enjoy five-star hospitality and unparalleled views of the action from the Bank’s private Paddock Club™ suite during the 2012 Formula One™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | ||||
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| The Emirates Woman of the Year Awards, in association with ADCB, recognise, reward, and encourage ambition in women in the region. | ||||
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| A busy third quarter for ADCB, supporting and driving local initiatives to raise awareness of Breast Cancer in the UAE through Pink Polo and The BurJuman Pink Walkathon. | ||||
| December 2011 | |
Eissa Mohamed Al Suwaidi and Ala’a Eraiqat addressing UAE national employees at the ADCB UAE National Forum. |
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The ADCB UAE Nationals Committee celebrated the 41st National Day by visiting special needs centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah and distributing gifts. |
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