Since becoming FAB’s first female CEO in January 2021, Al Rostamani has led the bank through strategic transformation, digital acceleration, and record-breaking growth.
In Q1 2025, FAB reported standout financials: operating income reached Dhs8.81bnn (up 11 per cent YoY), profit before tax climbed to Dhs6.13bn (up 22 per cent YoY), and net profit grew 23 per cent to Dhs5.13bn. The bank’s total assets crossed Dhs1.3tn for the first time, supported by strong non-interest income, resilient fee-based businesses, and expanding international operations.
This followed FAB’s FY2024 results, which saw net profit grow to Dhs17.1bn and total revenue reach Dhs31.6bn — driven by robust performance across core and global markets. Under Al Rostamani’s leadership, FAB continues to evolve as a forward-looking institution, balancing shareholder value with ESG goals, and navigating macroeconomic challenges such as the implementation of the UAE’s new corporate tax. She is widely credited for reinforcing a digital-first, customer-centric culture at FAB, particularly during her previous role as deputy GCEO and head of Personal Banking. With more than 25 years in financial services, her experience spans leadership roles at Citibank, First Gulf Bank, and the AW Rostamani Group. Al Rostamani holds a master’s degree in information management and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from George Washington University.
Beyond banking, Al Rostamani is a strong advocate for sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. She is a board member of the Arab Monetary Fund’s Buna payment platform, IMD and the Institute of International Finance (IIF). She also serves as the chair of the Principals Group of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.
Al Rostamani’s rise marks a significant milestone for women in finance in the Middle East. She remains committed to transforming FAB into a globally competitive, digitally advanced, and socially responsible bank — anchored in the UAE but built for the world.
