Founded in 1968, through a Royal Decree from the deceased Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the governor at the time of Abu Dhabi.
NBAD is the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates in terms of market value and it has been described as one of the 50 most secure banks in the world by Global Finance since 2009, as well as the safest bank in Emerging Markets in 2013.
It is the most profitable bank in the United Arab Emirates and has the largest international network, with a presence in 18 countries across 5 continents.
The relationship between Real Madrid and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi began in 2014. Since the presentation of the agreement, clients of the bank have been able to obtain the official Real Madrid card that provides holders with the Madridista card as well as other exclusive benefits.