September 8 2013, Sharjah, UAE: United Arab Bank (“UAB”), the fastest growing bank in the UAE, today announces its association with one of the world’s leading football clubs, FC Barcelona. The landmark alliance confirms UAB as FC Barcelona’s “Official Partner in the UAE” and places the bank as the first and exclusive financial partner of the football club in the UAE. The partnership will continue for a period of 3 years ending July 2016.
UAB, the fastest growing retail bank in the UAE with record half-year profits of AED260m, representing a 35% increase over the same period in 2012, looks to tap into the nation’s immense passion for football and reach a large number of football followers. As official partner of FC Barcelona, the bank will create a range of customized Barca-themed products and offers to delight the host of Barca fans across the UAE.
To mark the partnership and kick start the launch of a week-long promotion organized by the bank at Mirdif City Centre, a press conference was held at the venue and attended by officials from UAB and FC Barcelona. United Arab Bank was represented by Paul Trowbridge - CEO, Tony Graham - Head of Retail Banking and Sheikh Mohammed Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Executive Vice President.
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