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Mid East Info
7 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Emirates Islamic wins Best Marketing Campaign at Cards & Payment Awards 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
The prestigious award recognises the innovative and impactful approach of Emirates Islamic's campaign, which celebrates the rich culture and heritage of the UAE Dubai, UAE, May 2025: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has won the prestigious 'Best Marketing Campaign' at the Cards & Payments Awards 2025 for its highly successful revamp of the Emarati Credit Card. The award, presented at the inaugural edition of Cards & Payments Awards Middle East, recognises the innovative and impactful marketing campaign that significantly enhanced customer relevance and deepened engagement with the Emirati segment. The Cards & Payments Awards Middle East recognises best practices, innovation and excellence in the cards and payment industry. Mohamed Al Hadi, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic, said: 'This award represents Emirates Islamic's commitment to providing tailored financial solutions that resonate with our customers. The Emarati Credit Card revamp campaign stood out in a highly competitive field, which included leading local and international card and payment industry institutions operating in the UAE. Winning this award underscores the exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication of our teams.' He added: 'The success of the campaign was built upon three key pillars: the incorporation of renowned Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej, who designed the card; a deep understanding of the evolving needs and aspirations of Emirates Islamic's Emirati customers; and the dedication and collaborative spirit of our cross-functional teams, which brought the campaign to life with passion and excellence.' Beyond its creative and strategic impact, the campaign also yielded impressive commercial results. Emirates Islamic's card acquisition surged by 95% during the launch month of May 2024, and spending experienced a robust 24% growth between May and December 2024, demonstrating the effectiveness in driving both customer engagement and significant portfolio growth. About Emirates Islamic: Emirates Islamic (DFM: EIB), part of Emirates NBD Group, is a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE. Established in 2004 as Emirates Islamic Bank, the bank has established itself as a major player in the highly competitive financial services sector in the UAE. Emirates Islamic offers a comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant products and services across the Personal, Business and Corporate banking spectrum with a network of 40 branches and 229 ATMs/CDMs across the UAE. In the fast-growing area of online and mobile banking, the bank is an innovator, being the first Islamic bank in the UAE to launch a mobile banking app and offer Apple Pay, as well as being the first Islamic bank in the world to launch Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp. Emirates Islamic has consistently received local and international awards, in recognition of its strong record of performance and innovation in banking. Emirates Islamic was recognized as 'Best Overall Islamic Bank' and 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2024. The Bank was also named the 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the prestigious Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2024. As part of its commitment to the UAE community, the Emirates Islamic Charity Fund provides financial aid to those in need, with a focus on food, shelter, health, education and social welfare contributions.
Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates Islamic wins Best Marketing Campaign at Cards & Payment Awards 2025
Dubai, UAE: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has won the prestigious 'Best Marketing Campaign' at the Cards & Payments Awards 2025 for its highly successful revamp of the Emarati Credit Card. The award, presented at the inaugural edition of Cards & Payments Awards Middle East, recognises the innovative and impactful marketing campaign that significantly enhanced customer relevance and deepened engagement with the Emirati segment. The Cards & Payments Awards Middle East recognises best practices, innovation and excellence in the cards and payment industry. Mohamed Al Hadi, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic, said: 'This award represents Emirates Islamic's commitment to providing tailored financial solutions that resonate with our customers. The Emarati Credit Card revamp campaign stood out in a highly competitive field, which included leading local and international card and payment industry institutions operating in the UAE. Winning this award underscores the exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication of our teams.' He added: 'The success of the campaign was built upon three key pillars: the incorporation of renowned Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej, who designed the card; a deep understanding of the evolving needs and aspirations of Emirates Islamic's Emirati customers; and the dedication and collaborative spirit of our cross-functional teams, which brought the campaign to life with passion and excellence.' Beyond its creative and strategic impact, the campaign also yielded impressive commercial results. Emirates Islamic's card acquisition surged by 95% during the launch month of May 2024, and spending experienced a robust 24% growth between May and December 2024, demonstrating the effectiveness in driving both customer engagement and significant portfolio growth. About Emirates Islamic: Emirates Islamic (DFM: EIB), part of Emirates NBD Group, is a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE. Established in 2004 as Emirates Islamic Bank, the bank has established itself as a major player in the highly competitive financial services sector in the UAE. Emirates Islamic offers a comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant products and services across the Personal, Business and Corporate banking spectrum with a network of 40 branches and 229 ATMs/CDMs across the UAE. In the fast-growing area of online and mobile banking, the bank is an innovator, being the first Islamic bank in the UAE to launch a mobile banking app and offer Apple Pay, as well as being the first Islamic bank in the world to launch Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp. Emirates Islamic has consistently received local and international awards, in recognition of its strong record of performance and innovation in banking. Emirates Islamic was recognized as 'Best Overall Islamic Bank' and 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2024. The Bank was also named the 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the prestigious Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2024. As part of its commitment to the UAE community, the Emirates Islamic Charity Fund provides financial aid to those in need, with a focus on food, shelter, health, education and social welfare contributions. For further information please visit Or please contact: Amina Al Zarooni Media Relations Manager, Emirates Islamic Email: AminaAlZarooni@ Burson Dubai, UAE Email: ei@
Gulf Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sharjah to enhance efficiency of realty, financing procedures
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (Sharjah RERD) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Emirates Islamic bank (EIB) to activate a direct electronic link between the two parties. This step is part of the department's strategy to digitise its services and enhance the efficiency of real estate registration and financing procedures, which is in line with the Sharjah government's digital transformation efforts and the provision of smart interconnected services. The memorandum was signed by Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Farid Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, in the presence of several department directors and officials from both parties. This agreement represents an advanced step towards facilitating real estate procedures and transactions related to banking services. Additionally, it aims to provide mortgage services and carry out all required actions, including, but not limited to, registering, amending, canceling, and releasing mortgage contracts. Moreover, it allows Emirates Islamic to use the department's electronic system, enabling it to conduct inquiries, verifications, and compliance transactions electronically, in accordance with its roles and the applicable legislative controls. The electronic linking will be launched using the latest encryption protocols and the highest standards of data protection, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of exchanged information without the need for physical presence. This will contribute to reducing the time and effort for customers and enhancing the accuracy and quality of operations. In this context, Abdul Aziz Al-Shamsi said: 'This partnership comes within the framework of our ongoing efforts to develop the real estate business environment in the emirate, and achieve a high level of digital integration between government agencies and financial institutions. It will support the quality of life and enhance business in Sharjah.' 'Enabling banks to have direct access to the department's electronic system for mortgage transactions and digital services reflects our commitment to providing services based on transparency, accuracy, and speed of completion.' Farid Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, also said: 'Emirates Islamic is proud to partner with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department in this important initiative to streamline mortgage services. This collaboration underscores our commitment to remain at the forefront of driving digital innovation to enhance customer experiences.' 'Aligning with our vision to be the most innovative Shariah-compliant bank for our customers, people, and communities, Emirates Islamic will continue to secure strategic partnerships, to deliver innovative products and enhance customer experience.' Overall, this agreement is an extension of the department's efforts to enhance the digital infrastructure of its systems and enable its partners to benefit from its services remotely, which will eventually support Sharjah's vision of developing smart government work and stimulating economic and real estate growth through strategic partnerships with the private sector.
Sharjah 24
14-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SRERD, ‘Emirates Islamic' activate electronic mortgage services
The memorandum was signed by Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and His Excellency Farid Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, in the presence of several department directors and officials from both parties. This agreement represents an advanced step towards facilitating real estate procedures and transactions related to banking services. Additionally, it aims to provide mortgage services and carry out all required actions, including, but not limited to, registering, amending, canceling, and releasing mortgage contracts. Moreover, it allows Emirates Islamic to use the department's electronic system, enabling it to conduct inquiries, verifications, and compliance transactions electronically, in accordance with its roles and the applicable legislative controls. The electronic linking will be launched using the latest encryption protocols and the highest standards of data protection, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of exchanged information without the need for physical presence. This will contribute to reducing the time and effort for customers and enhancing the accuracy and quality of operations. In this context, Abdul Aziz Al-Shamsi said: "This partnership comes within the framework of our ongoing efforts to develop the real estate business environment in the emirate, and achieve a high level of digital integration between government agencies and financial institutions. It will support the quality of life and enhance business in Sharjah. Enabling banks to have direct access to the department's electronic system for mortgage transactions and digital services reflects our commitment to providing services based on transparency, accuracy, and speed of completion." Farid Al Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, also said: "Emirates Islamic is proud to partner with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department in this important initiative to streamline mortgage services. This collaboration underscores our commitment to remain at the forefront of driving digital innovation to enhance customer experiences. Aligning with our vision to be the most innovative Shariah-compliant bank for our customers, people, and communities, Emirates Islamic will continue to secure strategic partnerships, to deliver innovative products and enhance customer experience." Overall, this agreement is an extension of the department's efforts to enhance the digital infrastructure of its systems and enable its partners to benefit from its services remotely, which will eventually support Sharjah's vision of developing smart government work and stimulating economic and real estate growth through strategic partnerships with the private sector.
Hi Dubai
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Islamic Unveils Exclusive Business Banking Diamond Account for High-Value SME Clients
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the launch of its new Business Banking Diamond account. The account is a premium and bespoke offering crafted to deliver a superlative banking experience for the sophisticated financial needs of high-value Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and established businesses. The launch was announced at an exclusive event held recently at the Armani Hotel – Burj Khalifa in Dubai. As a bank actively serving more than 40,000 SMEs - with one in 15 SMEs banking with Emirates Islamic's business banking segment - the new account goes beyond traditional banking to deliver a seamless blend of financial mastery, privileged access and lifestyle elevation. This new account reflects the bank's commitment to excellence and empowering SMEs while contributing to the UAE's thriving business ecosystem. The Business Banking Diamond account offers a comprehensive suite of services and benefits designed to provide unparalleled support and convenience to growing businesses. The new account includes priority access across all Bank channels, a unique metal Visa Signature Debit Card with high withdrawal and POS limits, airport lounge access, car rental discounts globally and much more. Business Banking Diamond customers can also enjoy exclusive banking support with a dedicated Relationship Manager and a Trade & FX advisor as well as preferential pricing on the bank's products and services. Farid AlMulla, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, said: "We are delighted to launch the new Business Banking Diamond account, a value proposition that reflects our unwavering commitment to providing innovative and tailored solutions to our valued business clients. We understand the unique challenges faced by high-growth SMEs, and this account is specifically designed to empower them with the tools and support they need to achieve their ambitions." Mohammad Kamran Wajid, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Emirates Islamic, said: "With the launch of the Business Banking Diamond account, Emirates Islamic is setting a new standard of bespoke business banking services in the UAE. Designed to meet the evolving needs of high-growth enterprises, this proposition combines personalised relationship management with a suite of exclusive benefits - assisting our clients to focus on scaling their businesses with confidence.' Mohamed Al Hadi, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic, added: "The Business Banking Diamond account demonstrates our dedication to providing tailored solutions for businesses. Our clients expect more than just traditional banking. They seek a trusted partner who understands their ambitions and lifestyle. The Business Banking Diamond account reflects our vision to deliver relationship driven experiences to navigate the complexities of the modern financial landscape. This launch is testimony to our commitment as a strategic enabler in the SME ecosystem, a vital engine of the UAE economy." Priority and Dedicated Support: • Priority treatment at branches, call center and Business Banking centers • Dedicated Relationship Manager, Trade & FX advisor & Service representative to assist with daily banking needs • Dedicated Call Center • Free Chequebooks • Free WPS Salary Transfer • Up to 20 transactions free in a month at the teller • Cash Management Suite Lifestyle Benefits: • Higher withdrawal & POS limits • Concierge services • Lounge Access • Hospitality Discounts • Exclusive Invitations & experiences • Airport Meet & Greet • Car Rental discounts • E-Sim data bundles Business Assistance and Protection: • Global Assistance • Multi-Trip Insurance • Extended Warranty • Emergency Medical & Travel Assistance News Source: Burson
