Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB),Hana Al Rostamani, has been named #10 on Forbes Middle East’s Fifth Annual Top 100 CEOs 2025, an esteemed recognition honoring leaders whose impact extends far beyond business performance. Forbes highlights CEOs who are redefining leadership in the region, serving not just as corporate executives but as nation builders who drive innovation, economic diversification, and global relevance.
Al Rostamani embodies this new model of leadership. An Emirati national residing in the UAE, she joined FAB in 2000 and rose through the ranks before assuming the role of Group CEO in 2021, making history as the first woman to lead a major publicly listed UAE bank. Under her guidance, FAB has consistently delivered strong financial results while embracing digital transformation and sustainable banking practices.
In the first nine months of 2025, FAB reported total assets of $367.4 billion and a net profit of $4.4 billion, reflecting her strategic vision and disciplined management. That same year, she led FAB in issuing a $50 million blue bond to support the UAE’s Water Agenda 2036, as well as launching an AED-backed stablecoin in collaboration with IHC and ADQ, positioning the bank at the forefront of financial innovation.
Al Rostamani’s influence extends well beyond national borders. She serves as Chair of the Principals Group of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, promoting sustainable finance worldwide. She is also a member of the International Advisory Council of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration and contributes to the Arab Monetary Fund’s cross-border payment system, demonstrating her pivotal role in shaping global and regional financial infrastructure.
Being named #10 on Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs 2025 underscores Al Rostamani’s ability to combine commercial success with societal impact. She exemplifies the modern Middle East CEO: one who drives business growth, champions innovation and sustainability, and actively contributes to national and regional development.
Hana Al Rostamani’s recognition by Forbes is more than a personal achievement. It reflects her transformative leadership at FAB, her influence across regional and international finance, and her role in shaping a future-ready UAE economy. As a trailblazing Emirati executive, she continues to set the benchmark for leadership, innovation, and nation-building in the Middle East
