Abu Dhabi, 15th June 2012: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, announced today the launch of "ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre" on its website. This new initiative aims at helping the UAE Community to save money. A recent ADIB customer survey showed that 80% of the UAE community had asked for more accessible financial education. This initiative is in-line with its financial education campaign launched last year with the release of the 'Smartmoney' financial booklet, and its commitment to help customers to improve their personal money management skills and to empower them to make informed and responsible financial decisions.
The ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre is simple and an interactive online portal where visitors can access information and tips on savings and investment.
Trad Al Mahmoud, CEO of ADIB Group said: "We believe that saving as much money as possible, from as early an age as possible, can ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the future. With the launch of ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre, we aim to help UAE residents to save more money."
ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre builds further on the bank's financial education campaign. Launched with the introduction of the free Smart Money booklet in 2011, the bank's financial education campaign is now in its second phase, highlighting the bank's Shari'a inspired values of mutual benefit and transparency.
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About ADIB:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) was established on 20th May 1997 as a Public Joint Stock Company following the Emiri Decree No. 9 of 1997. The Bank commenced commercial operations on 11th November 1998, and was formally inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 18th April 1999.
ADIB's vision is to be a top-tier, global Islamic financial services group and its mission is to provide Islamic financial solutions to the global community.
The Bank carries out all contracts, operations and transactions in accordance with Islamic Shari'a principles.
ADIB's core values, reflected in all its activities are: Simple and Sensible; Transparent; Mutual Benefit; Hospitality and Tolerance; and Shari'a inspired. It brings to its customers banking as it should be.
ADIB - 2011 Awards:
1. ADIB was named the "Best Overall Bank in the UAE in customer service" for 2011 by Ethos Consultancy.
2. ADIB won the" Best Branch Award in the UAE" for 2011 by Ethos Consultancy
3. ADIB was named the "Best Islamic Bank in the UAE" for 2011 by Global Finance Magazine
4. ADIB was named Best Islamic Bank for 2011 by Business Banking and Finance Magazine
5. ADIB won Best Corporate Bank for 2011 by Business Banking and Finance Magazine
6. ADIB was named "The Best Islamic Bank" in the Middle East region for the second year running at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2011.
7. ADIB was nominated as "Fastest Growing Bank in the UAE" by the awards jury at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2011.
8. ADIB won the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by EMEA Finance magazine
9. ADIB won the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Islamic Finance News Magazine
10. ADIB won Syndicated loan of the year by Islamic Finance News Magazine
For media information, please visit www.adib.ae or contact:
Lamia Hariz
Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Mobile: +971 50 682 4207
Email: lamia.hariz@adib.ae
Wasim Ben Khadra
Manager
Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Mobile: +971 50 612 8616
Email: WasimBenkhadra@adib.ae
Mohammad Z. Al-Qassem
Associate Account Manager
Corporate & Finance Practice
Weber Shandwick | MENA
Mobile: +971 50 288 9601
Email: mohammad.alqassem@ws-mena.com
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