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Aug 23 2011

DIB continues expansion with new Sharjah branch

Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy CEO - Chief of Consumer and Wholesale Banking, DIB.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy CEO - Chief of Consumer and Wholesale Banking, DIB.

Sahara Centre branch inauguration brings UAE-wide network to 69 branches


Dubai, August 23, 2011: Dubai Islamic Bank ( DIB ) announced today the opening of its new Sahara Centre branch in Sharjah, bringing the bank's UAE-wide network to a total of 69 branches. The new branch, DIB 's 14th in Sharjah, offers customers a full suite of banking services.

Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy CEO - Chief of Consumer and Wholesale Banking, Dubai Islamic Bank , said: "The continued expansion of DIB 's UAE-wide branch network is a central plan of our long-term customer acquisition strategy. Ensuring branches are located near our existing and potential customers has made a significant contribution to DIB 's impressive growth in its core operations in 2011, and will continue to do so as we look towards the remainder of the year."

Rashid Mahboob, Head of Mass Market, Dubai Islamic Bank , said: "The opening of the Sahara Centre branch is in response to the growing needs of customers in Sharjah. Moreover, this branch reflects the increasing demand from customers for even easier and more convenient banking services. In light of this, DIB will continue with a strategy of opening more branches in malls as they allow customers to conveniently combine banking with shopping activities."

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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 69 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

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