CBD NOW
CBD NOW is a banking and finance brand in the Gulf.
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Ads running now
CBD NOW isn't running any ads on Facebook or Instagram in the Gulf right now. The day it starts, they'll appear here, newest first, with how long each one has been live.
Its rivals running ads now: ADCB, Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
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Campaigns
With the agency and talent where the trade press named them.
Launch · 15 Jul 2026
CBD launched UP by CBD, a mobile-first bank aimed at micro and small businesses, built around minutes-long onboarding through the Dubai Unified Licence, a zero-balance account and an instant business credit card. It went out with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism as ecosystem partner.
Launch · 19 Dec 2016
The launch of CBD NOW, billed as the first digital-only bank in the UAE, handled by Dubai agency Hug Digital as a 360-degree campaign. The idea put customers in a co-founder programme that crowdsourced the product roadmap from users.
Agency: Hug Digital.
Agencies
Credited on CBD NOW's campaigns, latest first. Roles (creative, media, PR) are not recorded yet.
| Hug Digital | 1 campaign | 19 Dec 2016 |
Against banking & finance peers
Confirmed deals only. The full banking & finance leaderboard.
| Brand | Properties | 2026 deals | Campaigns | Main passion point | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBD NOW | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 15 Jul 2026 |
| ADCB | 4 | 3 | 2 | Motorsport | 2026 |
| Emirates NBD | 3 | 1 | 3 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| First Abu Dhabi Bank | 3 | 2 | 1 | Motorsport | 2026 |
| QNB | 1 | 1 | 2 | Business, tech and industry | 2026 |
Where peers sponsor and CBD NOW doesn't
| Property | Peers on it |
|---|---|
| Al Ain | ADCB, First Abu Dhabi Bank |
| Yas Marina Circuit season | ADCB, First Abu Dhabi Bank |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ADCB, First Abu Dhabi Bank |
| Web Summit Qatar | QNB |
| Dubai Desert Classic | Emirates NBD |
| Dubai Fitness Challenge | Emirates NBD |
| Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open | ADCB |
| Dibba | Emirates NBD |
People
Marketing leaders reported in CBD NOW roles in the trade press, latest first. A role is shown as reported on its date and may have changed since.
| Name | Role | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haysam FahmyHead of Digital Marketing and Performance | Head of Digital Marketing and Performance | 19 Dec 2016 | Communicate Online |
Questions people ask
Which agency works on CBD NOW's campaigns?
Credited on CBD NOW campaigns: Hug Digital (1 campaign, latest 19 Dec 2016).
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