Range of services, including Dubai Municipality, RTA, DED and DCCI, now payable via Al Islami Online Banking
Dubai, September 13, 2011: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Dubai eGovernment announced today they have partnered to offer customers an easy online payment experience. Using Al Islami Online Banking, DIB customers can quickly and securely make payments for a range of eGovernment services.
Under the partnership, Al Islami Online Banking can be used for payment transactions for more than 20 government entities, including Dubai Municipality, Department of Economic Development, DEWA, RTA for traffic and parking fines, Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The partnership also extends to the payment of Zakat, as well as educational and professional courses through Dubai eGovernment's e-Learn platform, including courses from the Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy CEO - Chief of Consumer and Wholesale Banking, Dubai Islamic Bank, said: "Against the backdrop of rapid technological advances in Dubai, DIB has consistently been at the forefront of online banking innovation. Working closely with Dubai eGovernment, DIB is proud to play a key role in the delivery of online services in Dubai, and looks forward to exploring additional areas where the two organisations can collaborate in the future."
Musabbah Al Qaizi, Head of Electronic Banking Services, Dubai Islamic Bank, said: "In partnership with Dubai eGovernment, DIB is pleased to offer customers the ability to quickly and securely pay for a large range of eGovernment services. Expanding online payment options for customers is central to DIB's longstanding commitment to remain a leader in banking innovation."
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About Dubai Islamic Bank:
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), established in 1975, is the first Islamic bank to have incorporated the principles of Islam in all its practices and is the largest Islamic bank in the UAE. DIB is a public joint stock company, and its shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market. The bank enjoys a reputation as a leader and innovator in maintaining the quality, flexibility and accessibility of its products and services. The bank currently operates 66 branches in the UAE.
DIB has been proactive in creating partnerships and alliances at both the local and international level. The bank has established DIB Pakistan Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary which has a network of 64 branches across 26 major cities in Pakistan. DIB has also started operations in Jordan, with the establishment of Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank
DIB has earned the respect of its peers around the world for many years, and its leading position has been reaffirmed by the 79 local, regional and international accolades that it has won between 2008 and 2010. DIB has won awards across diversified areas, including retail, corporate and investment banking, as well as CSR and consultancy services. The bank's most recent awards include being named "Best Islamic Bank in UAE" for the fifth consecutive year by Islamic Finance News, "Best Islamic Bank" in the UAE for 2010 by NY-based Global Finance magazine, "Best Islamic Bank in the UAE" by Asiamoney magazine, and being named winner of the first-ever Pan-Arab emeafinance award for corporate social responsibility.
For further information, please contact:
Liam Turner / Nicholas Nesson
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-3355969
Fax: 971-4-3356080
E-mail: l.turner@asdaa.com / n.nesson@asdaa.com
© Press Release 2011
