First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to provide laptops worth Dh5 million to students to support distance learning in the UAE, a media report said.

"We laud First Abu Dhabi Bank’s support of students in the country. The bank is a strategic partner of the UAE in various sectors and we value its commitment to playing an active role in society and in supporting future generations," Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, was quoted as saying in a Wam report.

Andre Sayegh, Group chief executive officer, FAB, said: "FAB continuously strives to make valuable contributions to the wider UAE community. This initiative is a true reflection of our social responsibility, which has been a key part of our strategy and our Grow Stronger journey, throughout. We are proud to support the Ministry of Education’s distance learning programme and are proud to play a role in developing the talent of the future."