1980:
• Establishes the first branch of UAE Exchange in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
1981-92:
• Consolidates the UAE country operations as the market leader.
1993:
• Becomes the first exchange house to be a SWIFT member
1994:
• Launches Express Transfers, marking a new era in money transfers
1995:
• Commences operations in Oman
1996:
• Launches feature-packed Gold Card, and commencences operations in Kuwait.
• Establishes new Bank Notes division in the UAE
1997:
• Establishes the first liaison office in India
1998:
• Launches global website: http://www.uaeexchange.com
1999:
• Launches retail operations in India
2000:
• Establishes the first liaison office in Bangladesh
2001:
• Establishes Xpress Money, a leading instant money transfer service.
• Commences operations in USA
2002:
• Establish the first liaison office in Sri Lanka
2003:
• Commences operations in Australia by acquiring an existing exchange house.
• Establishes 100th branch in India.
• Enters Corporate Business segment.
• Holds its first ever global conference.
2004:
• Launches new web based transaction software, XCQ.
• Gets ISO 9001-2000 certification for the UAE operations.
• Launches UK operations.
• Launches Self Serving Electronic Kiosk across branches in the UAE.
2005:
• Celebrates 25 years of successful business.
• Commences operations in Qatar.
2006:
• Commences operations in Hong Kong and Uganda.
• Launches new Back office system.
• Opens second liaison office in Bangladesh.
• UAE operations wind the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Programme, adopting EFQM Model.
2007:
• Commences operations in Bahrain.
• Establishes liaison office in Philipines.
• Opens its 50th branch in the UAE.
• Wins Dubai Service Excellence Award under Best Performing Outlet category.
2008:
• UAE country operations win the prestigious MRM Business Excellence Award.
• UAE Exchange India licenses upgraded to Authorised dealer 2 category.
2009:
• UAE Exchange Qatar gets QMS certification under ISO 9001-2008.
• Wins the UAE Emiratisation Award, Dubai Human Development Award, Deutsche Bank STP Excellence Award 2008 and Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award.
• Chosen Superbrand of the UAE for the first time.
• Commences operations in Canada, New Zealand & China.
• Launches Smart Pay- MasterCard Electronic Payroll Card.
• Launches Visa Money Transfer facility.
UK operations become an Authorised Payment Institution (API) under the new payment directive.
2010:
• Wins the Deutsche Bank STP Excellence Award 2009 and the prestigious Dubai Quality Award.
• Chosen Superbrand of the UAE for the second time.
• Completes 30th year of successful business operations.
2011:
• Chosen Superbrand of the UAE for the third time.
• Wins the Banker Middle East Product Award under Best Exchange Service category.
• Wins Dubai Service Excellence Scheme Award under Best Performing Outlet category.
• Wins Customer Service Week Star Award 2010.
• Commences operations in Malaysia, Morocco, Botswana and Ireland.
