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First Abu Dhabi Bank

Abu Dhabi · Listed company · Banking and financial services

First Abu Dhabi Bank runs the Ethraa Programme for Emirati fresh graduates and a two-year Future Leaders Programme for experienced UAE nationals.

✓Compiled by StrongYes from official sources, checked 25 October 2026 · Not yet claimed or confirmed by First Abu Dhabi Bank
HeadquartersAbu DhabiLocation →
Career stagesGraduates, ExperiencedExplore your path →
Programmes2 listedSee programmes →
A quick introduction

Get to know First Abu Dhabi Bank

In shortFirst Abu Dhabi Bank runs the Ethraa Programme for Emirati fresh graduates and a two-year Future Leaders Programme for experienced UAE nationals.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is an Abu Dhabi-based bank listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Its careers pages set out Emiratisation programmes for fresh graduates and experienced professionals.

Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Company type
Listed company
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Programmes and career pathways

2 programmes. Compiled from First Abu Dhabi Bank's official site, checked 25 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.

Formal programmeCheck dates
Graduate programme

Ethraa Programme

8 to 12 months for high-potential Emirati fresh graduates, sponsored by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Emirates Institute of Finance.

Who can apply: UAE national with a Family Book, a bachelor's degree, GPA 2.5 or higher and English proficiency; national service where relevant

  • UAE nationals
  • Fresh graduates
  • 8 to 12 months
Intake dates varyOfficial details ↗
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Leadership programme

Future Leaders Programme

A two-year learning and development journey for experienced Emirati professionals, built to develop banking leaders.

Who can apply: UAE national with a Family Book, a university degree and at least three years in the same functional area; national service for male candidates

  • UAE nationals
  • Experienced
  • 2 years
Intake dates varyOfficial details ↗
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Open job roles

Live vacancies are listed on First Abu Dhabi Bank's own careers site. StrongYes does not host jobs or take applications.

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A view of the journey

How the route works

The steps from applying to your first role.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Choose a route on the official site while its intake is open.

  2. 02

    Train

    Structured training on the programme.

  3. 03

    Qualify

    Licences or qualifications, where the route leads to one.

  4. 04

    Grow

    Move into specialist and leadership roles over time.

Illustrative path, not a guaranteed progression. Each programme sets its own stages.

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Benefits, learning and wellbeing

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Benefits have not yet been confirmed by First Abu Dhabi Bank. Only benefits the employer confirms are shown here, with any eligibility conditions.

  • Learning and qualificationsTraining, certifications, tuition support
  • Health and wellbeingMedical cover and wellness
  • FlexibilityWork model, hours, leave
  • AllowancesTransport, housing, family
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Real people, real journeys

Hear it from the team

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First Abu Dhabi Bank can share Emirati employee stories with photos, published only with each employee's own consent.

  • Employee name and roleAn Emirati team member
  • Their career storyIn their own words
  • PhotosApproved by the employee
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Find First Abu Dhabi Bank

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First Abu Dhabi Bank is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Office addresses appear here once the employer adds them.

  • HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, with directions
  • Other officesAcross the emirates
  • Teams at each siteFunctions based there
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First Abu Dhabi Bank: questions Emiratis ask

Where can UAE nationals apply to First Abu Dhabi Bank?

On First Abu Dhabi Bank's official careers site. StrongYes links to it and does not take applications.

Where is First Abu Dhabi Bank based in the UAE?

First Abu Dhabi Bank is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.

Does First Abu Dhabi Bank have programmes for Emiratis?

StrongYes has not yet confirmed a named programme for UAE nationals at First Abu Dhabi Bank. This profile will list programmes once they are confirmed on the official site or added by the employer.

Sources

Compiled by StrongYes from official company sources and last checked on 25 October 2026. Not yet confirmed by First Abu Dhabi Bank. Programme details change, so check the official source before applying.

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