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The winners of the 13th Islamic Business & Finance Awards were announced at a gala dinner held at Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai on Thursday, 6 December 2018, attended by more than 200 Islamic bankers and financiers from around the world. A total of nearly 8,000 votes were cast across 34 voted-for categories in the online poll held on www.cpifinancial.net, in addition to two categories based purely on results and three individual Awards that were chosen by an expert panel of judges.
The top Award, for Best Islamic Bank, once again went to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), based on analysis of the bank’s audited financial statements as published in the annual Islamic Business & Finance Leaders in Islamic Finance special report, released in conjunction with the magazine’s December issue. The report details exemplary performance across all categories, including the greatest change in assets across all banks in the industry.
DIB’s GCEO, Dr. Adnan Chilwan, was named Islamic Banker of the Year for his outstanding contributions towards DIB’s growth, and his role in fostering advancements in the Islamic finance industry. In addition, DIB was named Best Islamic Bank, Best Islamic Retail Bank, Best Islamic Corporate Bank, Best Islamic Home Finance, and Best Sukuk Arranger in the region.
“We are incredibly grateful to be honored, once again, with these prestigious awards and the industry recognition that they carry.” commented Dr. Chilwan on the occasion. “It is always heartening and encouraging when our efforts in building a high-performing bank are acknowledged by the fraternity. We stand proud today of the leading position and reputation we enjoy in the local and global markets and remain steadfast in progressing to even greater heights.”
“I am personally delighted to receive the Islamic Banker of the Year award again this year,” he added. “It is a huge honor and I aim to continue my individual efforts whilst working collectively with those around me further the growth and progress of Islamic finance as it transforms into a global norm.”
Steve Bertamini, CEO, Al Rajhi Bank, was also present to collect both the institution’s award for Best Islamic Bank – KSA and the individual award of Islamic Banker of the Year – KSA, following the bank’s remarkable achievements and strong performance, as well as it’s leadership role in the Islamic finance community.
The Islamic Business & Finance Awards programme, supported by the Dubai International Financial Centre, once again honoured winners from the Middle East and Africa. It is designed to highlight, encourage and reward the exceptional performance and growth of the international Islamic business and finance community.
“Islamic finance continues its global expansion, entering more markets and raising awareness about its unique value proposition every year. We at Islamic Business & Finance are proud to honor the thought leaders, innovators and pillars of the Islamic finance community, as well as to provide a platform for the industry’s top professionals to choose who they believe to be the true top contributors to Islamic finance’s present, and future,” said William Mullally, Editor, Islamic Business & Finance.
A full list of the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2018 winners follows:
INFO
DATE
Tuesday, 06 December 2018
ADDITIONAL INFO
Gala Dinner
VENUE
Emirates Towers Hotel
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WINNERS
INDIVIDUAL AWARD
DATE
Tuesday, 06 December 2018
ADDITIONAL INFO
Gala Dinner
VENUE
Emirates Towers Hotel
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