Building a sustainable blue economy
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) became the first financial institution in the region to sign the UN Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles.
These Principles are a global UN initiative that guide financial institutions on lending and investing in water and ocean-related industries.
FAB also established an AED 100 billion (USD $27.2 billion) blue finance target that will drive water security initiatives and marine economy projects.
FAB also established an AED $100 billion (USD $27.2 billion) blue finance target that will go towards water security initiatives and marine economy projects, spanning 2026-2035, and aligns with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
