ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier financial institution, has been named the 'Best Islamic Bank in the UAE' for 2012 by EMEA Finance magazine for the fourth consecutive year.
The bank was feted for its leading contribution to Islamic finance at an awards ceremony in Dubai held by EMEA Finance magazine, a leading global publication known for providing in-depth reports and analytical pieces on European, Middle Eastern and African markets. From the awards ceremony, EMEA Finance aims to recognize the efforts of leading local and international banks and financial institutions in the region through their retail, investment banking, asset management and brokerage activities.
Commenting on the award, Tirad Al-Mahmoud, Chief Executive Officer at ADIB said: "ADIB has developed rapidly into a bank of $22 billion in assets thanks to a customer-centric approach and to our focus on delivering banking based on our core values of transparency, mutual benefit, hospitality and simplicity. Winning this prestigious award for the fourth consecutive year from such a prominent publication means that we are dedicated to deliver superior customer service."
ADIB's latest awards follow a number of other awards that the bank has recently picked up including "Best Islamic Bank globally" presented by Islamic Finance News, " Best Islamic Bank in the UAE" presented by Euromoney, Gold Category in Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award and Best Bank in Customer service for the second consecutive year.
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 -Awards:
1. Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award - Gold category - in 2012.
2. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Global Finance in 2012 for three consecutive years.
3. "Best Overall Bank in the UAE in customer service" in 2012) by Ethos Consultancy
4. "Best Call center Award in the UAE" for 2012 by Ethos Consultancy for two consecutive years.
5. Best Branch Award in the UAE by Ethos Consultancy for 2012 for two consecutive years
6. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by EMEA Finance magazine for 2012
7. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Islamic Finance News magazine for 2012
8. Best Islamic Bond by International Financing Review for 2012
9. Best Co-branded card and best covered card by Banker Middle East for 2012
10. Best Islamic card and best co-branded card by Smart Card Middle East for 2012
11. Human Resource Development award by Emirates Banking Institute and Finance for 2012
12. Best Islamic Investment strategist of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
13. Excellence in Islamic Banking Award by the International Alternative Investment Review for 2012
14. Best Islamic Retail Bank by Islamic Finance News for 2012
15. Best Corporate deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
16. Best Mudarabah Deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
17. Best Syndicated deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
18. Best UAE deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
For media information, please visit www.adib.ae or contact:
ADIB
Lamia Hariz
Corporate Communications
Mobile: +971 2 4128093
Email: Lamia.Hariz@adib.ae
Brunswick Group
Dina Ghandour
Phone: +971 2 2344600
Email: ADIB@brunswickgroup.com
© Press Release 2013
