DIB crowned world’s strongest Islamic retail bank

Award was presented at Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) in Dubai on November 21

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank, received three much sought-after awards, including the ‘Strongest Islamic Retail bank in the World’, at the prestigious Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) 2018, recognising its outstanding performance among the world’s Islamic retail banks.

The bank also took home the title of ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank in the UAE’ for the fourth consecutive year, along with the ‘Critics’ Choice for Most Innovative Digital Retail Bank’.

Hosted by Cambridge IF Analytica, the fourth Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) took place at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai on November 21.

“We are privileged and are grateful to have been recognised once again as the ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ not just in the UAE, but across the globe,” said Nasser Al Awadhi, chief of Consumer Banking at DIB. “This award crowns our efforts over a remarkable year in making Islamic retail banking a core component of the Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF) sector globally. By leveraging our unique offering of innovative products, exceptional services, and unparalleled expertise, we can continue to improve our clients’ experience across every facet of banking. With customer centricity being at the heart of what we do, our priorities remain focused on strengthening and establishing long-term relationships while striving to meet the ever changing needs.”