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About BNP Paribas UAE

Overview

BNP Paribas has been present in the UAE since 1973 providing comprehensive financial solutions through corporate and institutional banking, wealth management and asset management.

Historically, the Bank’s predecessor, Paribas, was one of the first European banks on the ground through its stake in the Ottoman Bank, which opened a branch in Abu Dhabi in 1962. The Bank’s long-term commitment to the UAE is built on helping our clients achieve their strategic goals and ambitions. We focus on building trust and demonstrating resilience through strong, lasting relationships and a reputation for client-centric, dependable service.

BNP Paribas operates three platforms across the UAE, with a broad regulatory set up enabling a full suite of product capabilities. BNP Paribas UAE has offices in ADGM, DIFC as well as Abu Dhabi and Dubai branches regulated by the Central Bank of UAE. By developing privileged long term relationships with our clients, we aspire to contribute to sustainable and responsible growth as a bank for a changing world.

This diversified offering allows us to provide integrated, cross-business expertise tailored to the specific needs of corporates institutions and High Net Worth individuals in the UAE.

Why BNP Paribas? Your Trusted Partner in the UAE

  • Over 50 years of building long‑term partnerships with clients across the Emirates, delivering innovative financial solutions that drive growth.
  • BNP Paribas UAE has a broad regulatory set up with a full suite of product capabilities
  • Strategic footprint across the GCC and around the world. Established presence in Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the UAE giving you seamless coordination across the UAE, GCC and across over 60 countries across the globe.
  • Local Insight, global network  deep, home grown market knowledge and on the ground expertise to turn complex challenges into tailored solutions leveraging the One Bank connectivity model.
  • To read more about our Group history, please visit: https://histoire.bnpparibas/en/

BNP Paribas, a European leader with a global footprint

BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services, is present in 64 countries and territories and employs more than 180,000 people.

Our organisation is structured around three operating divisions. Their business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:  

  • Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;  
  • Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
  • Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.  

BNP Paribas’ operating divisions are organised to intensify cooperation between the business lines: a global and joint approach makes it possible to enrich the expertise offered to our clients, to advise and support them throughout a long-term relationship. 

A diversified and integrated business model  

With the strength of a solid diversified and integrated model, the Group supports all its clients (individuals, professionals, companies and institutions) in their development and the success of their projects through financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.

To this end, the Group leverages leading platforms and businesses in Europe as well as a strong international presence, particularly in the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

BNP Paribas also implements a Social and Environmental Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.

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