FAB issues and settles AED 1 billion digitally native green notes
The 3-year notes were issued and settled on 15 October; FAB separately reported AED 395 billion of sustainable financing facilitated.
- Publish date: 2026-10-15
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
- Reading time: 1 min read
First Abu Dhabi Bank said it issued and settled AED 1 billion of 3-year digitally native green notes on 15 October, describing them as the MENA region’s first digital green bond. The notes were priced on 13 October at 5.75% interest and mature on 15 October 2029; settlement was through Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure. FAB said proceeds are to support projects with positive environmental benefits or that address climate-related challenges. The bank also reported AED 395 billion of sustainable and transition financing facilitated as of H1 2026, equal to 79% of its AED 500 billion 2030 target.