Thought Creators

Gain valuable insights from Clarence Singam-Zhou, Head of International Banking at FAB, as he elaborates on the region's economic growth, prosperity, and its global economic status.

This World Health Day, FAB's Chief Wellness Officer, Diego Carrete, provides comprehensive insights into the five pillars of holistic well-being. From finding your purpose and allowing oneself to be present, to lifestyle management and ergonomics, there are numerous ways to achieve a balanced lifestyle.

To learn more about the UAE's evolving economy and the current opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for SMEs, watch the latest episode of Thought Creators where FAB’s Head of CVP, Portfolio Management and Alliances, Salil Ahuja shares his insights.

How will ESG practices affect the economic landscape in the region?  Moataz Khalil, FAB Global Head of the Diversified Industrials Group, and Sossy Hamouche, Head of Global Subsidiaries, join host Scott Armstrong on the latest episode of Thought Creators to discuss the implementation of ESG practices in the region over the coming years.

On the latest episode of Thought Creators, FAB’s MD & Head of Asset Management, Global Asset Management, Alain Marckus, shared insight on the UAE’s evolving investment landscape, outlining common mistakes, opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for investors in 2023.

Thought Creators, the podcast by FAB that looks at the issues impacting the world of finance through a human lens. On this episode, host Scott Armstrong was joined by FAB’s Managing Director and Head of Sustainable, Asset & Project Finance, Sarah Pirzada Usmani to discuss the future of sustainable finance ahead of this year’s COP28 and FAB’s role in leading the transition towards green banking in the region and more.

On the second episode of Thought Creators, Suresh Lalwani, FAB’s MD & Head of Coverage, Commercial Banking, joined Scott Armstrong to discuss the various funding options for startups, the government’s role in supporting new businesses, governance initiatives and more, while offering advice for startups looking to make the most of the UAE’s prosperous business landscape. 

On our inaugural episode of Thought Creators, Shargiil Bashir, Chief Sustainability Officer at FAB, shared valuable insight into the region’s investment landscape and its diverse economic focus that has safeguarded it from the challenges that lie ahead. The discussion also focuses on the ESG mindset and the importance of business implementing framework to combat climate change.