An independent archive

The history of
UAE banking

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An independent archive tracing the mergers, acquisitions, and evolution of banks across the United Arab Emirates — from the pre-union era to the present day.

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The making of Emirates NBD

The 2007 merger of Emirates Bank International and National Bank of Dubai created the UAE's largest bank by assets — a defining moment in the consolidation of Gulf finance.

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History diagram
Mergers & acquisitions, mapped

An interactive diagram tracing every significant merger, acquisition, and rebranding across UAE banking — from the earliest colonial-era institutions to the present.

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