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The Emirates Banks Association (EBA) is a key representative body established in 1982, comprising member banks across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It serves as a unified platform to promote the interests of the banking sector, enhance cooperation among its members, and uphold high standards of banking practices. Led by a Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al Ghurair, the EBA engages in advocacy, policy-making, and oversight of banking activities. It supports the UAE's economic development by fostering innovation and collaboration within the financial industry, while also playing a crucial role in shaping regulatory frameworks that govern banking operations in the country.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.