WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition
FAB
FAB, or First Abu Dhabi Bank, is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates, owned by First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. WCRC's research found its strongest dimensions were financial health, with credit ratings in the AA range, and regulatory standing as a listed bank with mature disclosure. It has a regional digital banking presence and regional media coverage. The brand has no entry in the trust tables held locally, and its global profile is still small compared with its size at home.
- Region
- Middle East & North Africa
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- WCRC research
- Research Matrix screening
What WCRC found
Largest bank in the United Arab Emirates.
Credit ratings in the AA range.
Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange with mature disclosure.
What holds it back: Coverage and digital banking presence are regional, and the brand has no entry in the consumer trust tables held locally.
Status in the 2026 edition
FAB was screened on the six-dimension WCRC Research Matrix for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.
Most powerful Banking & Financial Services brands
#19 Visa, #34 MasterCard, #39 Nubank, #41 American Express, #49 DBS, #67 Nasdaq
Questions people ask
Is FAB in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
FAB was screened on the six-dimension WCRC Research Matrix for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
Which Banking & Financial Services brands are ranked in 2026?
The most powerful Banking & Financial Services brands in the 2026 ranking are Visa (#19), MasterCard (#34), Nubank (#39), American Express (#41), DBS (#49), Nasdaq (#67).