Arab Women Icons: Hana Al Rostamani Revolutionizes Middle Eastern Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank 
Hana Al Rostamani Group Chief Executive Officer of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is an influential figure in the field of finance. As the first female CEO of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) largest bank, Al Rostamani has been leading the development of FAB into a regional economic power and a strategic partner for global cross-border trade.
Al Rostamani has been working in the financial industry for more than 20 years and is known for her work on corporate digitization, sustainable finance, and international expansion. In her professional capacity as CEO of FAB, she has been overseeing the process of banking system digitalization and using artificial intelligence in private wealth management, as well as corporate lending and customer service. Under Al Rostamani’s leadership, FAB has been supporting the UAE’s economic diversification strategy, contributing to the development of corporate banking in Middle East, Asian, European, and American markets.
In addition, as a strong advocate for ESG (environmental, social and governance) in the financial sector, Al Rostamani has made FAB the first bank in the UAE to pledge to achieve net zero emissions across its operations and financed by the bank. Her work on ESG entails allocating significant resources to green bonds, sustainability-focused equity, and climate-friendly technological innovation and infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Al Rostamani has had a major impact both regionally and internationally because of her leadership skills, effective corporate governance, and successful ESG stewardship. She has also been recognized in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen and frequently speaks on female empowerment and corporate governance in the region. Al Rostamani’s leadership has been inspiring for many young women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region due to her public speeches and active participation in corporate mentorship events. Therefore, her professional performance has demonstrated that Arab women businesswomen can be powerful economic figures that can shape the future of the regional economy.
