First Abu Dhabi Bank and ALTIOS Sign MoU to Boost Companies’ International Expansion

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 2026

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank, and ALTIOS International, a global business development and international expansion consultancy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in supporting companies as they expand internationally..

The partnership brings together the complementary capabilities of two organisations with strong expertise in their respective fields: FAB’s comprehensive banking and financial services offering and ALTIOS’s expertise in helping companies establish, develop and scale their operations in international markets.

Under the MoU, FAB and ALTIOS will collaborate on leveraging their respective networks and capabilities to identify, refer, and support companies with international expansion, corporate advisory, and banking needs.

The collaboration is designed to provide companies with a more comprehensive approach to internationalization, combining operational support on the ground with access to banking and financial expertise.

Testimonial of First Abu Dhabi Bank

“First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is committed to supporting its clients’ growth ambitions in the UAE and international markets. Its collaboration with ALTIOS brings together FAB’s banking capabilities and international network with ALTIOS’s expertise in helping businesses establish and expand their operations overseas.
By leveraging their respective networks and capabilities, the two organisations aim to support companies entering new markets, expanding their international presence and pursuing cross-border growth opportunities”
First Abu Dhabi Bank

Testimonial of ALTIOS

“At ALTIOS, we act as a key connector between companies’ growth ambitions and their expansion needs. By connecting businesses with the right financial partners at the right stage of their international development, we help bridge the gap between opportunity and execution.
Our collaboration with FAB strengthens this link, bringing together ALTIOS’s on-the-ground expertise and FAB’s financial capabilities to support companies in turning growth opportunities into reality.”
Flavie PAQUAY, Middle East Director, ALTIOS

The MoU applies across the regions where FAB and ALTIOS maintain a presence, creating opportunities to support companies across multiple international markets.

The agreement reflects a shared ambition to facilitate international business development and help companies address the practical, commercial and financial challenges associated with entering and growing in new markets.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the bank’s international network spans five continents, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad.

In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across countries in which the bank operates.

To empower its customers and clients to Grow Stronger, FAB initiated a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The Grow Stronger movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger, today and in the future.

ALTIOS

ALTIOS is a global business development and international expansion firm supporting companies, mid-caps and investment funds in planning and executing international expansion strategies across key markets.

ALTIOS acts as a trusted partner for companies at every stage of their international development, from global growth strategy and market expansion to business setup, local operations and cross-border investment. Its international network, based in 26 countries and offices combine strategic advisory and corporate services expertise with hands-on local support to help companies navigate the complexity of international markets.