Shari'a-compliant institution recognized for excellence in Islamic Finance, Customer Service & Financial Statements Presentation

UAE, May 10, 2015 - aafaq Islamic Finance, a leading UAE-based Shari'a compliant financial institution, bagged three major honors at the 2015 Annual Awards held recently by leading online portal Global Banking & Finance Review in Toronto, Canada.

The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards honors banking and financial institutions around the world for their innovative banking and investment strategies, achievements, and progressive and inspirational impact on industry. It covers more than 20 categories ranging from Islamic Finance, Insurance and Foreign Exchange to Investment Management, Real Estate and Asset and Wealth Management.

For this year's edition, aafaq won for 'Fastest Growing Islamic Finance Company UAE 2015,' 'Best Customer Service Provider to Government & Non-Government Sector Middle East 2015' and 'Best Financial Statements Presentation UAE 2014'. The institution's outstanding performance reflects its success in providing comprehensive Islamic financial services that meet market requirements and comply with global standards.

On this occasion, Dr. Mahmoud Abdalaal, CEO of "aafaq Islamic Finance", said: "aafaq Islamic Finance commends the hard work and dedication of its team for helping us emerge as one of the leading institutions in the 2015 Global Banking and Finance Review Awards. The diversity of categories we won in reflects our exceptional ability to excel in various aspects of banking and finance while satisfying the needs and expectations of both our clients and our partners and upholding Shari'a quality values. As usual, we dedicate this latest achievement to our customers who are always at the core of our plans and activities."

Global Banking and Finance Review is one of the world's leading online portals covering banking, finance, business, trading, investing, technology and more. Its experienced contributors provide high-quality and in-depth insights in a clear and concise manner.

aafaq Islamic Finance provides unique and comprehensive Shari'a-compliant financial services and products across the UAE and the region. It has received a number of recognitions from distinguished award-giving bodies including the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute, Islamic Business & Finance, Malta Institute of Management, Global Banking & Finance Review, and International Finance Magazine.

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About aafaq Islamic Finance 
Backed by an eminent and respected group of shareholders, aafaq - Islamic Finance was established in 2006 to provide innovative Islamic financial services and products that comply with Islamic Sharia across the UAE and the Region.

The company's strategic focus is set towards exploring and discovering available opportunities within various business sectors in order to achieve the highest return for its shareholders. Aafaq holds strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor, Department of Economic Development - Dubai, DMCC, NASDAQ Dubai , Menacorp, Tas'heel Centers, flydubai and Airarabia.

The company, which works closely with some of the world's leading financial institutions, offers a variety of high-quality financial services like Corporation Finance, Retail Finance, e-Dirham, Labor Guarantees, Wages protection system, Payment for the DED, flydubai reservation payment, airarabia reservation payment. Aafaq outlets exist in 54 "Tas'heel Centers and government departments across UAE. For More information please visit website: www.aafaq.ae

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