Al Baraka Group, a leading Islamic banking institution, is celebrating a major win after four of its banking units received more than 10 accolades at the prestigious Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards in Dubai.
Al Baraka Bank Egypt was named ‘Best Islamic Retail Bank’ and recognised for the ‘Best Digital Offering in Egypt’. Al Baraka Bank South Africa secured the awards for ‘Best Islamic Bank in South Africa’ and ‘Best Islamic Corporate and Retail Bank’.
Al Baraka Bank Tunisia was crowned ‘Best Islamic Bank in Tunisia’ and ‘Best Islamic Corporate and Retail Bank’, while also receiving recognition for ‘Most Innovative Offering and Best Digital Offering’.
Jordan Islamic Bank rounded out the group’s impressive showing with awards for ‘Best Islamic Bank in Jordan’, ‘Best Islamic Investment and Retail Bank’, and ‘Most Innovative Islamic Bank in Jordan’.
These awards underscore Al Baraka Group’s commitment to delivering world-class Sharia-compliant financial solutions and highlight the trust placed in the group by its customers and stakeholders. The IFN Awards are determined through an extensive industry-wide voting process.
Commenting on the achievement, Al Baraka Group board member and group chief executive Houssem Ben Haj Amor said: “This aligns with our mission to provide ethical, customer-centric financial services that adhere to Sharia principles. We continue to innovate and enhance digital offerings to promote financial inclusion, support economic growth, and uphold the highest standards of Islamic banking.”
He added: “We extend our sincere gratitude to our banking units, customers, employees, and partners, reaffirming our commitment to excellence.”
The IFN Awards are among the most prestigious in the global Islamic finance industry, recognising institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance and make a significant impact in their respective markets.
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