ADCB drives SME innovation

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has announced that it presented the “SME Adviser Stars of Business Summit and Awards” for this year at a prestigious event that took place at Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Dhabi recently.
The event was attended by eminent dignitaries, important government officials and industry leaders in addition to over 500 SMEs.
ADCB Business Banking Division partnered with CPI for the third consecutive year to present the awards and be part of its success.
This partnership is part of the bank’s commitment to the SME community in the UAE as ADCB is not only committed to offering excellent products and services that cater to the diverse needs of SMEs, but it also engages actively with the market by participating in similar initiatives.
Howard Gaunt, head — corporate and business banking group, said: “The Stars of Business Awards” has grown into one of the premier platforms to recognize excellence in the SME space.”
Gaunt added: “We are proud to be associated with these awards as it is a reflection of ADCB’s commitment to the SME community in the UAE. In addition to offering excellent products and services that cater to the diverse needs of SME’s, we also engage actively with the market by participating in such initiatives as the Dubai SME 100 and along with the Khalifa Fund we offer financing support to emerging Emirati Entrepreneurs too.
“The Stars of Business awards” is an extension of the same initiative that seeks to recognize the best among the SME’s in the UAE”.
A summit featuring prominent stakeholders in SME ecosystem preceded the award ceremony.
The stakeholders participated in presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions.