Abu Dhabi-headquartered First Gulf Bank (FGB), one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, has pledged to make a difference to the markets its serves with an expansive 2007 community relations programme.
The bank signalled the start of its 2007 activities by signing as gold sponsor of this month’s Al Ain International Aerobatics Championship - FAI World Grand Prix.
“First Gulf Bank is committed to assisting the efforts of the Abu Dhabi government in building a solid tourism base for the entire emirate through the provision of world-class infrastructure and international attractions. The economic diversification drive of the emirate needs the buy-in of all level of society – both public and private – and by sponsoring high profile events of this nature we give back to the community while assisting macro-economic aims,” said André Sayegh, CEO, First Gulf Bank.
“More community initiatives will be announced as we go forward in 2007.”
Held under the auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Al Ain International Aerobatics Championship is being organised by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority in collaboration with the UAE Air Force and Air Defence from 26 to 30 January.
About First Gulf Bank
As one of the leading banks in the UAE, First Gulf Bank (FGB) has Shareholder Equity of AED 8.7 billion making it the second largest equity based bank in the UAE. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FGB was established in 1979 providing top financial services across the UAE with a wide distribution network of branches in different business and industrial areas like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah and Al Ain. The bank offers a variety of financial services in Corporate Banking, Treasury and Investment, Retail Banking, Islamic Banking and Real Estate Services. The bank focuses on providing financial services and solutions to different target groups in the market like Private and Public institutions and retail customers.
With a philosophy to provide and optimize value to its shareholders, customers and employees, the bank's core purpose is ‘to be a world class organization maximizing value for all stake-holders'. The belief in innovation, quality, customer service, team spirit, & integrity has led the bank to “making a difference” by tremendously expanding its business operation over the last three years and financially increasing its profit returns and shareholders earning which made it the Fastest Growing Bank in the World. The Banker – Financial Times 2005-2006
