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First Gulf Bank partners with UAE Ministry of Economy & Planning to present the First GCC E-Commerce Conference

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 26 - 2005 at 09:49
  • PRESS RELEASE

First Gulf Bank (FGB), one of the leading banks in the UAE has announced its support for GCC's first E-Commerce Conference and Exhibition to be held in Abu Dhabi on November 20 and 21.

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As part of its involvement, FGB will be present as the principal sponsor of the conference.

The E-Commerce Conference will tackle the concept, requirements and challenges of e-commerce in the GCC countries, including drafting a unified Gulf e-commerce law, developing e-payment and unifying online governmental purchase orders.

The conference is part of a series of measures the GCC countries would take to upgrade the existing standards. FGB's participation is part of its social commitment to support this region-wide exercise aimed at providing better services to the residents of UAE and the region. This partnership with the Ministry of Economy & Planning is consistent with the company's vision towards its contribution to the technological development of the UAE.

General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, will give the keynote speech at the conference which will also be addressed by Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Economy and Planning, and Hamad Abdul Rahman Al Attiya, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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As one of the leading banks in the market, First Gulf Bank (FGB) has Shareholder Equity of AED 7.4 billion making it the largest equity based bank in the UAE. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FGB was established in 1979 providing top financial services across the UAE with a wide distribution network of branches in different business and industrial areas like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Al Ain.

The bank offers a variety of financial services in Corporate Banking, Treasury and Investment, and Retail Banking Services. The bank focuses on providing financial services and solutions to different target groups in the market like Private and Public institutions and retail customers.

With a philosophy to provide and optimize value to its shareholders, customers, and employees, the bank's core purpose is "to be a world class organization maximizing value for all stake-holders". The belief in innovation, quality, customer service, team spirit, & integrity has led the bank to tremendously expand its business operation over the last three years and financially increase its profit returns and shareholders earning.

Jaya Joshi
Senior Account Manager
Bates Pan Gulf PR
(Exclusive Partner in the Middle East of Burson Marsteller)
Level 6, MAF Tower
Deira City Centre
PO Box 3294
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 9714 2953456 (302 ext)
Fax: 9714 2951027

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