First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C.

Reference number: 204680

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC009142
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
First Abu Dhabi Bank, Al Qurm-Business Park, Abu Dhabi, 6316, United Arab Emirates

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Dharihiri Director Not published 31 Dec 1994
Mohammed Saif Mohammed Al Nehayan Director Oct 1978 19 Mar 2006
Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi Director Oct 1968 1 Apr 2017
Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Director Dec 1968 1 Apr 2017
Mohammed Thani Murshed Ghanem Al Rumaithi Director Apr 1966 1 Apr 2017
Jassem Mohamed Obaid Bu Ataba Alzaabi Director Jan 1974 24 Feb 2020
Sultan Ahmed Sultan Essa Aljaber Director Aug 1973 24 Feb 2020
Homaid Abdulla Ali Mohhamed Alshimmari Director Aug 1967 28 Feb 2023
Mariam Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri Director Apr 1979 28 Feb 2023
Khalifa Ateeq Mohamed Rabeea Almazrouei Director Apr 1987 28 Feb 2023
Grace Michel Njeim Abou Mrad Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2022

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake email addresses (1)
  • info@1stabudbk.com
Fake websites (1)
  • 1stabudbk.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • National Bank of Abu Dhabi

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. FCA authorised?
Yes, First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. (FRN 204680) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C.?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. a scam or clone?
First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C.'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C.'s FRN is 204680. You can verify it on the FCA register.