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Established in 1982, UAE Banks Federation (UBF) is a professional representative body of the member banks operating in the UAE. It advocates banks’ interests and enhances cooperation and coordination among them so as to upgrade the banking industry for the benefit of the banking sector and national economy.

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DIRECTOR GENERAL

Jamal Saleh joined UBF (UAE Banks Federation) in July 2018 and became UBF’s Director General on 1st January 2019. Prior to joining UBF, his last role was Head of Credit & Risk and Acting Regional Chief Risk Officer with a leading GCC bank.

Jamal spent 29 years in banking (Conventional and Islamic) and covered Credit and Enterprise Risk Management (Credit, Market, Operational, Liquidity, and IT Risks).

His first 10 years were in the USA (in Private Banking and Credit) and the last 19 were in the UAE in Corporate Banking, Credit, and Risk Management with three leading UAE banks.

He served as PRMIA’s UAE Director General for 7 years (2007-2014) and was concurrently Member on British University’s Advisory Board.

Jamal graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude, from New Jersey (USA) in Finance and Banking, and held 6 professional certifications in credit, finance, investment, and risk management.

CEO's Advisory Council

UBF’s CEO’s Advisory Council is composed of 22 member’s Chief Executive Officers or General Managers. The council serves as an advisory forum for all relevant matters under their jurisdiction and issues their decision with the best interest of both the federation and the community in mind.

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Consultative Council

Consultative council has 25 members.

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UBF Bank Members

The banks that serve as UBF members have all carved a reputation for reliable service and banking transparency. All 54 members lend their experience and expertise within the organization regarding pressing issues relevant to policy, management, financing and the economy.

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