In Pictures: 7th Edition Of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum In Abu Dhabi

Under the theme 'Unlocking the Future, Shifting the Paradigm', MEBF 2019 explored key topics including Fintech, Islamic Finance, and Risk Management whilst taking pace with technological innovation, financial crimes, and automation.

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

H.E AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation deliver a keynote speech at the UBF’s ME Banking Forum at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

H.E Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Governor of Central Bank of the UAE, speaking at the Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi.

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

Over 500 delegates including governors, c-executives from official banks, financial regulators and private sector entities. 

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

CNBC's Dan Murphy and H.E Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Governor of Central Bank of the UAE

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

H.E AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, speaking at the MEBF 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

Middle East Banking Forum, held at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

In pictures: 7th edition of UBF's Middle East Banking Forum in Abu Dhabi

The 7th edition of UAE Banks Federation (UBF)’s Middle East Banking Forum celebrates UAE Flag day in Abu Dhabi.

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