Ghina Savings Programme voted 'Best Savings Account' at the Banker Middle East Product Awards 2010
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a leading regional Islamic bank, today announced that its Ghina Savings Programme had been voted the "Best Saving Account" at the Banker Middle East Product Awards 2010 held on April 20, 2010. The award was presented in the presence of senior and well known members of the regional banking industry by Robin Amlôt, Managing Editor of CPI Financial and received by Sameh Al Awadallah, Head of Branches on behalf of ADIB.
A key feature of the Ghina Savings Programme is its rewards scheme that incentivizes customers and promotes a savings culture in line with Sharia principles.
Tirad Mahmoud, CEO of ADIB, said: "We are pleased to be recognized as an innovator and the award proves that ADIB is at the forefront of not only Islamic banking but the entire industry in the region. We aim to maintain our high standards and extend our lead in providing customers with relevant and exciting new products and services."
The Banker Middle East Product Awards recognize banking products and services within the region that are either exceptionally innovative or have generated excellent financial results and/or transference of market share, particularly during times of economic hardship.
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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 Amiri 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. The Bank carries out all contracts, operations and transactions in accordance with Islamic Shari'a principles. ADIB's mission is to offer financial solutions for the global community and its vision is to become a top tier Islamic financial services group.
ADIB prides itself on its values which reflect the Bank's commitment to the Islamic Shari'a, and the guidelines of the Bank's practices adhere to the principles of Islam. www.adib.ae
For media information, please contact:
Wasim Ben Khadra
Senior Officer-Corporate Communications
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Tel: +971 2 610 0862
Email: wasimbenkhadra@adib.ae
Mohammad Z. Al-Qassem
Senior Account Executive
Weber Shandwick - MENA
Tel: +971 4 321 0077 Ext: 1254
Email: mohammad.alqassem@ws-mena.com
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