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First Abu Dhabi Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank is blocked in Syria, as of .

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The largest bank in the UAE, offering personal, business and corporate banking with accounts, cards, finance, and online and mobile banking.

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Banking

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

On iPhone in Syria without a VPN, trying to sign in to the FAB app showed "Try again later: sorry, we can't process your request right now", so the app could not be used.

Landing pageFails

Opening the FAB app from Syria without a VPN showed "Try again later: sorry, we can't process your request right now" over its opening screen.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to the FAB app from Syria without a VPN failed: the app showed "Try again later: sorry, we can't process your request right now".

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Activity Summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank's availability from Syria is not yet confirmed by a test. After a volunteer's September 2026 request, customer care said it had been forwarded to the concerned department, and the volunteer followed up.

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Community Updates

The volunteer thanked FAB for forwarding the request and asked its legal, digital banking and cybersecurity teams to separate KYC and sanctions controls from the blanket block on Syrian IP addresses, or cite the rule requiring it.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing First Abu Dhabi Bank in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, First Abu Dhabi Bank is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting First Abu Dhabi Bank directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.