UNITED ARAB BANK, P.J.S.C. (UAB) was incorporated on 21 January 1975 as a joint venture between diverse UAE investors and the French international financial conglomerate, Société Générale (SG). Based in Sharjah and operating with 6 branches throughout the UAE, the Bank offers its clients tailor-made financial services in both corporate and retail banking, and has mainly established itself as a leading solutions provider for a growing commercial and industrial base across the seven emirates. Through the provision of a comprehensive range of Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Trade Finance, SME banking and Treasury services, UAB is the Bank of choice among major corporate clientele segments in the UAE. With the launch of its "Sadara" premium banking service and Islamic Banking Services, the Bank has grown its retail customer base, aiming to expand further. UAB has formally concluded a strategic alliance with The Commercial Bank (Q.S.C.). Described by investment analysts from around the region as a natural strategic fit, CB made an acquisition of 40% interest in UAB in December 2007, in one of the few GCC cross border agreements between two national banks – the first between banks from Qatar and the UAE. CB had previously concluded a similar alliance with National Bank of Oman (NBO), setting the stage for strong growth by all three banks across the region. In building an increasingly aligned structure, the Alliance of the three banks is actively focused on optimizing potential synergies, implementing industry best practice and developing shared services and product offerings.