Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, First Gulf Bank was established in 1979 and is today one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions.

In 2009, the Bank was named ‘Bank of the Year 2009, UAE” by the Banker Awards and the “Strongest Bank in the UAE 2009” by The Asian Banker. These awards reflect the success and the strength which the Bank enjoys today.

As of December 2009, the Bank’s total assets has exceeded AED125 billion (USD$34 Billion), one of the highest in the UAE’s banking sector. 

The Bank is rated A+ by Fitch, A2 by Moody’s and A+ by Capital Intelligence.

First Gulf Bank opened its first international representative office in Singapore in May of 2007 - the Asia Pacific initiative being central to the Bank’s global expansion strategies. 

In August of 2009, the Bank’s representative office became a wholesale branch offering world-class financial services and products.  The Singapore branch serves as the Bank’s Asia Pacific regional office, providing financial services to corporations and financial institutions; seeking to boost trade-flows between the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region through innovative banking solutions that address the business requirements of its customers.

The Branch has dedicated client service professionals with comprehensive industry knowledge and extensive local market experience, each able to offer customised  financial solutions.  Their expertise coupled with market contacts and the Bank’s presence in Libya, India and Qatar, provide clients with access and strong strategic support to establish and strengthen businesses.

First Gulf Bank Singapore Branch is uniquely positioned to serve as a trade and investment gateway between the Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.