FAB Leads the Way with the Gulf’s First Blue Bond, Caitlin Connell

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has made headlines as the first bank in the Gulf to issue a Blue Bond, a USD 50 million, five-year private placement designed to fund projects that protect water resources and marine ecosystems.

The goal is clear: drive capital toward initiatives that support the UAE Water Agenda 2036 and tackle some of the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. From sustainable water management to marine infrastructure innovation and biodiversity protection, the Blue Bond is set to unlock opportunities for both environmental and economic resilience.

What stands out here is the forward-looking approach. FAB isn’t just financing projects; it is weaving sustainability directly into the region’s financial system. By aligning with global sustainability principles and focusing on measurable impact, the bank is setting a precedent for how finance can be a real force for change.

The Blue Bond also comes at the perfect time, with major environmental milestones on the horizon, including the IUCN Congress in 2025 and the UN Water Conference in 2026. It shows that Gulf institutions are not only joining global climate efforts but also helping lead the charge toward a more sustainable future.

“By directing capital to protect vital water ‎resources and marine ecosystems, FAB is setting a precedent for sustainable finance in the ‎region. “This marks another achievement in our journey to drive sustainable development in ‎the UAE and beyond, and it also reinforces the nation’s global leadership on climate and ‎biodiversity, as it prepares to host two major summits, the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi and the ‎UN Water Conference in 2026 and we are privileged to be at the forefront of this critical ‎transition”.‎

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/fab-the-first-bank-in-the-gulf-to-invest-in-blue-bonds

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