• The initiative reinforces ADIB’s commitment to economic empowerment, engaging communities with free financial literacy sessions in Arabic and English.

UAE, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution in the UAE, has launched the 2025 ADIB Financial Education Programme (FEP), a strategic initiative designed to empower individuals across all age groups with essential financial knowledge in both Arabic and English.

In 2024, the programme engaged over 1000 participants through interactive and tailored financial literacy sessions, reinforcing ADIB’s commitment to financial empowerment and lifelong learning. The programme is part of ADIB’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, aligning with the UAE leadership’s vision for economic sustainability and skill development.

To expand its impact across all emirates, ADIB has partnered with key government and educational institutions, including the Ministry of Community Development, the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and several universities and schools across the UAE. These collaborations ensure financial literacy is accessible to individuals as young as seven years old to pre-retirement age at no cost, offering Sharia-compliant structured financial education that encompasses investment, entrepreneurship, and fraud awareness.

Commenting on the Financial Education Programme, Mohamed Abdelbary, Group Chief Executive Officer at ADIB, said: "ADIB is dedicated to providing individuals with the knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions, as financial literacy is essential for economic sustainability.

The programme’s success in 2024, with collaborations with leading government and educational entities, underscores our dedication to promoting financial well-being across the UAE. By making financial education free, accessible, and Sharia-compliant, we continue to reinforce our commitment to the UAE’s long-term economic growth and sustainable future.”

As ADIB continues to lead in Islamic finance and digital banking innovation, the Financial Education Programme remains a core pillar of its social responsibility agenda. By integrating financial literacy into its broader ESG strategy, ADIB is ensuring that individuals have the tools to navigate their financial journeys with confidence while contributing to a financially informed society.

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About ADIB

ADIB is a leading bank in the UAE with AED 226 billion in assets. The bank also offers world-class online, mobile and phone banking services, providing clients with seamless digital access to their accounts 24 hours a day.

ADIB provides Retail, Corporate, Business, Private Banking and Wealth Management Solutions. The bank was established in 1997, and its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

ADIB has a strong presence in five strategic markets: Egypt, where it has 70 branches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Iraq.

Named World’s Best Islamic Bank by The Financial Times - The Banker publication, ADIB has a rich track record of innovation, including introducing the award-winning Ghina savings account, award-winning co-branded cards with Emirates airlines, Etihad and Etisalat and a wide range of financing products.

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