Abu Dhabi, 15 March 2012: Dana Women's Banking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's specialized banking division exclusively for women in the UAE announced today that it had made a presentation on financial education at a symposium on the sidelines of the Women as Global Leaders 2012 conference organized by Zayed University under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak. ADIB was also Gold Sponsor of the event.

Nawal Bayari, Head of Dana - ADIB Women Banking - highlighted the steps needed to improve the finances and income management by women, who according to latest studies account 27% of the total global wealth. The presentation provided tips to help women develop budgets, how to save, how to manage debt, and how to invest and to build personal wealth.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Nawal Bayari, Head of Dana - ADIB Women's Banking, said: "The Women as Global Leaders 2012 conference is a global leadership conference dedicated to young women to provide them with a vision, strategies, environment, skills and network needed to succeed in today's global world. We are proud to support this conference that is in line with our commitment to empower women. Our presentation on financial education is in line with our strategy to help people take responsible financial decisions."

ADIB launched a dedicated service for women, Dana, in response to the fast growing banking needs of women customers, business owners and entrepreneurs in the UAE.

"Everything women do and choose has their unique signature on it. We have made Dana Women's Banking a more private and personalized service for the women of today and they have signed on as customers in increasing numbers. Dana offers access to world-class banking privileges while still respecting cultural values. It works with charity associations, ladies clubs and business councils to contribute to society while at the same time innovating for its women customers," added Nawal.

Dana Women's Banking offers customized, special products and services and lifestyle benefits to female customers through its 35 dedicated branches. Dana customers enjoy personalized service by Female Direct Sales Unit and Relationship Managers trained to provide quality service as financial advisors.

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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

  • ADIB was named the "Best Overall Bank in the UAE in customer service" for 2011 by Ethos Consultancy

  • ADIB won the" Best Branch Award in the UAE" for 2011 by Ethos Consultancy

  • ADIB was named the "Best Islamic Bank in the UAE" for 2011  by Global Finance Magazine

  • ADIB was named Best Islamic Bank for 2011 by Business Banking and Finance Magazine

  • ADIB won Best Corporate Bank  for 2011 by Business Banking and Finance Magazine

  • 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.

  • ADIB was nominated as "Fastest Growing Bank in the UAE" by the awards jury at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2011.

  • ADIB won the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by EMEA Finance magazine 

  • ADIB won the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Islamic Finance News Magazine

  • ADIB won Syndicated loan of the year by Islamic Finance News Magazine

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    Lamia Hariz                                                                          
    Corporate Communications & Public Relations             
    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank                                                      
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    Email: lamia.hariz@adib.ae                                              

    Wasim Ben Khadra
    Manager
    Corporate Communications & Public Relations
    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
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