Dubai, UAE - Dr. Adnan Chilwan, GCEO of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has been awarded with the accolade of the Most Social Executive in the UAE’s Private Sector at the LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards. The awards took place last Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dubai, in front of an audience of over 200 senior executives and social media influencers.

This is the second year in a row that Dr. Adnan has been presented with the award. He is one of the most influential commentators on social media, having an unprecedented network of over 7,000 on LinkedIn and enjoying 10,700 Twitter followers. His vision and insight is recognized across the region and he is acknowledged as a unique leader with a willingness to share his knowledge and experience with others.

Dr Adnan Chilwan, GCEO of Dubai Islamic Bank, said, “I am delighted to have received this prestigious honor for the second time and am humbled by the thought that so many of my followers value my contributions on social media. LinkedIn is a professional’s utopia – from engagement, to learning and development, to progression – the medium has all the perfect ingredients. However, within our respective industries, the impact of what we say and do are significant with serious overtones. And because the impacts are huge, we as leaders in our respective fields must use the knowledge and clout responsibly. I believe in engagement because it is my responsibility as an industry leader to spread what I have learnt and what I know. We, as leaders, are conduits to transfer the knowledge base to the next generation. We must never forget that.”

The criteria for this notable award recognizes the level of engagement exhibited by executive with the judges considering the number of profile views, days logged in and long form posts.

In addition, DIB was also shortlisted as finalist at the Best Talent Acquisition Team award based on the bank’s performance and usage of the talent acquisition team on LinkedIn. The “Best Talent Acquisition Team” award recognizes an organization with the highest average on the LinkedIn Recruiter Index (LRI), which measures the organization’s effectiveness in recruiting on LinkedIn.

These achievements build on last year’s LinkedIn MENA Talent awards, where DIB won the distinguished accolade of Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn in addition to Dr. Adnan’s recognition as the Most Social Executive in the Private Sector.

Reiterating its commitment and dedication to make Islamic finance a norm, rather than an alternative to conventional banking, DIB was also recently honored with awards at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards, Global Islamic Business Awards, and by the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme. The bank maintains its dominance in the Islamic space in the country as the largest Islamic bank in UAE and amongst the top four banks in the country.

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About Dubai Islamic Bank:
Established in 1975, Dubai Islamic Bank is the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Spearheading the evolution of the global Islamic finance industry, DIB is also the world’s first full service Islamic bank and the fourth largest Islamic bank in the world. The Bank currently operates 90 branches across the UAE, is present in seven markets worldwide and is expanding its global footprint to further grow and develop the industry. Serving close to 1.7 million customers, DIB offers its growing consumer base an increasing range of innovative Sharia compliant products and services.

In addition to being the first and largest Islamic bank in the UAE, DIB has a significant international presence as a torchbearer in promoting Shari’ah-compliant financial services across a number of markets worldwide. The bank has established DIB Pakistan Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary which is the first Islamic bank in Pakistan to offer Priority & Platinum Banking, as well as the most extensive and innovative portfolio of Alternate Distribution Channels. The launch of Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia early in 2017 marks DIB’s first foray in the Far East, the bank owns a nearly 40% stake in the Indonesian bank. Additionally, in May 2017, Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC was given the license by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to operate its subsidiary, DIB Kenya Ltd.  

The Bank’s ultimate goal is to make Islamic finance the norm, rather than an alternative to conventional banking worldwide. DIB has won a range of accolades that are testament to these efforts across diversified areas, including retail, corporate and investment banking, as well as CSR and consultancy services. A clear indication of the bank’s leadership position in the Islamic finance sector, DIB named the Best Islamic Bank in the various prestigious ceremonies. In 2017, DIB won the coveted Global Islamic Business Award in its first edition in the region and was presented to the bank during the 23rd edition of the Business Excellence Awards Ceremony. 

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