Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a prominent Islamic financial institution, will serve as a Diamond Sponsor at the upcoming Dubai Fintech Summit 2025. This participation underscores ADIB’s commitment to transforming ethical finance through advancements in digital innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Sharia-compliant financial technology.

At the Summit, ADIB will engage in two key panel discussions that showcase its leadership in the realm of digital banking and technology application. Amit Malhotra, the Global Head of Retail Banking, will join regional executives to discuss the evolution of customer-focused retail banking. Meanwhile, Fernando Plaza, the Group Chief Digital Officer, will collaborate with global peers to examine how AI is enhancing operational efficiency and personalizing financial services.
In addition to the discussions, ADIB will feature a dedicated booth where it will present various innovation showcases. These will include ADIB Ventures, immersive Spatial Banking experiences utilizing Apple Vision Pro, and an interactive AI-powered Robot Arm. These initiatives reflect ADIB’s dedication to developing secure, practical, and inclusive solutions in partnership with fintech collaborators and ecosystem stakeholders.
ADIB’s involvement in the Dubai Fintech Summit highlights its status as a leader in Sharia-compliant digital banking. Under the guidance of Vision 2035, the bank is investing in scalable technologies such as AI, open banking, and spatial computing to improve operational efficiency, enhance personalized customer experiences, and broaden access to ethical financial services. Through partnerships with fintechs and regulatory bodies, ADIB aims to create a banking model that embraces innovation while ensuring trust and compliance.
About ADIB, the bank boasts AED 244 billion in assets and provides a range of services including Retail, Corporate, Business, Private Banking, and Wealth Management Solutions. Established in 1997, ADIB’s shares are publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The bank maintains a strong presence in six key markets: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Iraq. Recognized as the World’s Best Islamic Bank by The Financial Times – The Banker publication, ADIB has a notable history of innovation, exemplified by its award-winning Ghina savings account and co-branded cards with Emirates Airlines, Etihad, and Etisalat.
For more information, please visit www.adib.ae or contact: ADIB: Lamia Khaled Hariz, Head of Public Affairs Edelman: Simon Hailes, Director of Financial Communications.

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