The first branch of Standard Chartered opened in the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah more than 60 years ago back in 1958. The first branch of Standard Chartered opened in the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah more than 60 years ago back in 1958. Standard Chartered increased its presence in the country slowly but surely over the years, and in 2019 it is now the regional hub for the Middle East and Africa. Those lucky…