Emirates Banks Association
The 25th Anniversary
1982-2007

The year 2007 marks the 25th anniversary for Establishing Emirates Banks Association which began its work in 1982 as “ Association of National Banks”. On 1985, it was declared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and in 1986 its name was amended to “ Emirates Banks Association”.

Objectives

1- To promote cooperation and harmony among the member banks.

2- To develop and represent the interests of the member banks and organize their obligations and defend their rights.

3- To exchange opinions and knowledge in order to serve the interests of the member banks and coordinate the exchange of information and opinions on all matters that concern banks and those in the banking profession.

4- To exchange banking, financial and monetary information in the regional and international fields.

5- To establish a training & research center and encourage nationals to join the banking profession.

6- To extend assistance and provide service to the members and those working in the banking profession.

7- To coordinate cooperation in the field of banking procedures and in legal, technical and administrative affairs, in addition, to find solutions to problems encountered by banks and those working in the banking profession.

8- To publish news bulletins and periodicals and to publish books and booklets on topics which concern the Association and those working in the banking profession.

9- To carry out all the other activities the Association deems necessary in the interest of its members.

In coordination with Emirates Banks Association, Emirates Post has issued a set of commemorative stamps in one denomination (AED 1) to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Emirates Banks Association.