Dana Women’s Banking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s (ADIB) specialized banking division for women in the UAE, made a presentation on financial education at a symposium on the sidelines of the Women as Global Leaders 2012 conference.

The conference was organised by Zayed University under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak. ADIB was also gold sponsor of the event.

Nawal Bayari, head of Dana - ADIB Women’s Banking, highlighted the steps needed to improve the finances and income management by women, who according to latest studies account for 27 per cent of the total global wealth.

The presentation provided tips to help women develop budgets, how to save, how to manage debt, and how to invest and to build personal wealth.

“The Women as Global Leaders 2012 conference is a global leadership conference dedicated to young women to provide them with a vision, strategies, environment, skills and network needed to succeed in today's global world,” said Bayari.

“We are proud to support this conference that is in line with our commitment to empower women. Our presentation on financial education is in line with our strategy to help people take responsible financial decisions.”

ADIB launched a dedicated service for women, Dana, in response to the fast growing banking needs of women customers, business owners and entrepreneurs in the UAE.

“Everything women do and choose has their unique signature on it. We have made Dana Women’s Banking a more private and personalized service for the women of today and they have signed on as customers in increasing numbers,” Bayari noted.

“Dana offers access to world-class banking privileges while still respecting cultural values. It works with charity associations, ladies clubs and business councils to contribute to society while at the same time innovating for its women customers,” she added. – TradeArabia News Service