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Our office in Dubai
Arab Bank Switzerland has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the launch of ABS (Middle East) Limited in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in 2026. The expansion reflects the Bank’s long-term commitment to serving entrepreneurs, family offices and high-net-worth individuals across the region. The new entity builds on more than six decades of expertise, combining Swiss private banking heritage with deep regional knowledge.
About Arab Bank Switzerland
Wealth Management
For decades now, private clients across Europe and the MENA region have trusted Arab Bank Switzerland to preserve and grow their wealth. We combine Swiss private banking expertise with tailored wealth management solutions designed around the needs of our clients and their families.
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The Team
ABS (Middle East) Limited is led by Chief Executive Officer Samir Atitallah, who is supported by a leadership team with deep expertise in serving entrepreneurs, family offices and private clients, including Michel Sarfati, Head of Family Offices. Together, the team strengthens Arab Bank Switzerland’s commitment to delivering tailored wealth management solutions and long-term client relationships across the region.
Samir Atitallah
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Samir Atitallah leads the development of Arab Bank Switzerland’s private banking franchise from Dubai. Prior to joining the Bank, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited. Earlier in his career, he worked at Ernst & Young before joining Banque Pictet & Cie, where he was part of the Organisation & Strategy team, working closely with the Managing Partners on strategic initiatives across Switzerland and Asia. He later served as Chief of Staff to the CEO and a member of Piaget’s Global Executive Committee. He brings extensive experience in private banking, wealth management and strategic transformation across Switzerland and the Middle East. Samir holds a Master of Science degree from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Our ambition extends beyond establishing a regional presence. We are building a distinctive wealth management institution that combines Swiss private banking heritage with a deep understanding of the families, entrepreneurs and investors shaping the future of the Middle East.
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Arab Bank Switzerland offers a full suite of private banking services to enable high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients to protect and enhance their wealth.
