Manama, Bahrain 10 Jul 2011: Bahrain-based Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions, the Islamic mortgage finance provider recently contributed BHD 6,247/- Zakat on behalf of its shareholders to the BDF Hospital. The amount will be used to buy medical equipment that serves the Bahraini community.

Mr. R. Lakshmanan CEO of Sakana visited the Royal Medical services of the BDF Hospital and handed over the cheque to Brig. (Prof.) Shaikh Khalid Bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director of Royal Medical Services in support to the BDF Hospital in the presence of Colonel Dr. Huda Sharida Head of Obstetrician and Gynecology Department.

Mr. R Lakshmanan, CEO of Sakana praised the distinguished curative health services provided by the Bahrain Defense Hospital for military employees and their families and to the citizens in general and wished the officials success.

Brig. (Prof.) Shaikh Khalid Bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director of Royal Medical Services expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for the contribution given by Sakana to the BDF Hospital.ListRead phonetically Dictionary - View detailed dictionary

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About Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions
Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions commenced operations in December 2006 as a dedicated mortgage finance provider in Bahrain, offering a comprehensive range of Sharia'a-compliant mortgage products. Sakana's holistic approach is paving the way for significant change in the Kingdom's mortgage market by making Islamic finance easier to understand and acceptable, as well as making it available to an ever-wider group of customers.

The company demonstrated significant growth since inception and has broadened its holistic focus by adding property consulting and property development to its portfolio.

Sakana is a finance company with paid up capital of BD 20 Million, regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain.  Sakana started as a 50:50 joint venture between BBK and Shamil Bank.  In early 2010, Capinnova Investment Bank, the Sharia'a-compliant investment banking arm and fully owned subsidiary of BBK acquired 50% stake in Sakana from BBK.

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Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions BSC (c)
Tel: +973 17 20 19 37
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