In its first international foray the private sector lender YES Bank today launched a representative office in UAE.

Located in Abu Dhabi, the bank will provide services for investment needs of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf city, YES Bank said in a statement.

“The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region is an important geography for our NRI business and our Gulf foray will play a key role in our aspiration to become the ‘Savings Bank of India’,” YES Bank Ltd Founder, Managing Director and CEO Rana Kapoor said.

The opening of the first international office showcases the company’s commitment to grow its footprint in the international banking space, he added.