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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
SIB signs strategic agreement with Jordan's Alawneh Exchange
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Alawneh Exchange, one of the largest exchange companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This milestone agreement marks a significant step in enhancing regional partnerships and advancing cross-border remittance solutions between Jordan and the UAE, making them faster, more secure, efficient, and cost-effective. The agreement was signed by Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, in the presence of Hamad Abdullah Al Matroushi, Acting Head of the UAE Embassy in Jordan; Saeed Al Ameri, head of investments, treasury and financial institutions at SIB; representatives from the Central Bank of Jordan; senior executives from both parties; and a select group of professionals from the banking and financial sector. Under this agreement, Alawneh Exchange becomes the first Jordanian exchange company to sign a direct agreement with an Islamic bank in the UAE, reinforcing Sharjah Islamic Bank's position as a leading institution in driving financial integration and cross-border cooperation. The partnership positions the Bank as a vital link in strengthening financial and trade connectivity between the GCC and the Levant region. The agreement aims to simplify and optimise capital flow between the two countries—for both individuals and businesses—by providing smoother and more cost-effective transfer channels, and enhancing the banking experience through the opening of an AED account at Sharjah Islamic Bank on behalf of Alawneh Exchange. This account will enable secure and direct settlement of both personal and commercial transfers. Commenting on the agreement, Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, stated, "This agreement reflects SIB's firm commitment to expanding its network of regional partnerships. It is a strategic milestone aligned with our vision to facilitate capital flows and provide Sharia-compliant financial services to support the growing commercial and financial activities between the UAE and Jordan." He added, "The partnership also aligns with the Bank's broader strategy to drive innovation in digital financial services and accelerate cross-border transactions by offering more efficient and flexible remittance channels. It also supports our contribution to sustainable development goals and promotes financial inclusion, helping to stimulate economic growth and enhance the regional business environment." For his part, Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, commented, 'We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Sharjah Islamic Bank, which represents a major step forward in our journey to expand our regional partnerships and enhance remittance services between Jordan and the UAE. This collaboration will allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient solutions to our individual and corporate clients.' He added, 'The agreement builds upon our ongoing efforts to improve remittance systems and leverage the advanced banking infrastructure offered by Sharjah Islamic Bank. We are confident this partnership will support financial inclusion and facilitate capital movement in a way that benefits the national economy and meets the needs of our clients in both countries.'
Sharjah 24
6 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SIB signs strategic agreement with Alawneh Exchange
The agreement was signed by Mr. Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Mr. Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, in the presence of H.E. Hamad Abdullah Al Matroushi, Acting Head of the UAE Embassy in Jordan; Mr. Saeed Al Ameri, head of investments, treasury and financial institutions at SIB; representatives from the Central Bank of Jordan; senior executives from both parties; and a select group of professionals from the banking and financial sector. Under this agreement, Alawneh Exchange becomes the first Jordanian exchange company to sign a direct agreement with an Islamic bank in the UAE, reinforcing Sharjah Islamic Bank's position as a leading institution in driving financial integration and cross-border cooperation. The partnership positions the Bank as a vital link in strengthening financial and trade connectivity between the GCC and the Levant region. Enhancing Banking Experience and Facilitating Transfers The agreement aims to simplify and optimize capital flow between the two countries—for both individuals and businesses—by providing smoother and more cost-effective transfer channels, and enhancing the banking experience through the opening of an AED account at Sharjah Islamic Bank on behalf of Alawneh Exchange. This account will enable secure and direct settlement of both personal and commercial transfers. Driving Innovation in Digital Financial Services Commenting on the agreement, Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, stated: "This agreement reflects SIB's firm commitment to expanding its network of regional partnerships. It is a strategic milestone aligned with our vision to facilitate capital flows and provide Sharia-compliant financial services to support the growing commercial and financial activities between the UAE and Jordan." He added, "The partnership also aligns with the Bank's broader strategy to drive innovation in digital financial services and accelerate cross-border transactions by offering more efficient and flexible remittance channels. It also supports our contribution to sustainable development goals and promotes financial inclusion, helping to stimulate economic growth and enhance the regional business environment." For his part, Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, commented: 'We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Sharjah Islamic Bank, which represents a major step forward in our journey to expand our regional partnerships and enhance remittance services between Jordan and the UAE. This collaboration will allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient solutions to our individual and corporate clients.' He added, 'The agreement builds upon our ongoing efforts to improve remittance systems and leverage the advanced banking infrastructure offered by Sharjah Islamic Bank. We are confident this partnership will support financial inclusion and facilitate capital movement in a way that benefits the national economy and meets the needs of our clients in both countries.'
Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Sharjah Islamic Bank Signs Strategic Agreement with Alawneh Exchange to Strengthen Financial Connectivity Between Jordan and the UAE
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Alawneh Exchange, one of the largest exchange companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This milestone agreement marks a significant step in enhancing regional partnerships and advancing cross-border remittance solutions between Jordan and the UAE, making them faster, more secure, efficient, and agreement was signed by Mr. Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Mr. Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, in the presence of H.E. Hamad Abdullah Al Matroushi, Acting Head of the UAE Embassy in Jordan; Mr. Saeed Al Ameri, head of investments, treasury and financial institutions at SIB; representatives from the Central Bank of Jordan; senior executives from both parties; and a select group of professionals from the banking and financial this agreement, Alawneh Exchange becomes the first Jordanian exchange company to sign a direct agreement with an Islamic bank in the UAE, reinforcing Sharjah Islamic Bank's position as a leading institution in driving financial integration and cross-border cooperation. The partnership positions the Bank as a vital link in strengthening financial and trade connectivity between the GCC and the Levant Banking Experience and Facilitating TransfersThe agreement aims to simplify and optimize capital flow between the two countries—for both individuals and businesses—by providing smoother and more cost-effective transfer channels, and enhancing the banking experience through the opening of an AED account at Sharjah Islamic Bank on behalf of Alawneh Exchange. This account will enable secure and direct settlement of both personal and commercial Innovation in Digital Financial ServicesCommenting on the agreement, Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, stated: "This agreement reflects SIB's firm commitment to expanding its network of regional partnerships. It is a strategic milestone aligned with our vision to facilitate capital flows and provide Sharia-compliant financial services to support the growing commercial and financial activities between the UAE and Jordan."He added, "The partnership also aligns with the Bank's broader strategy to drive innovation in digital financial services and accelerate cross-border transactions by offering more efficient and flexible remittance channels. It also supports our contribution to sustainable development goals and promotes financial inclusion, helping to stimulate economic growth and enhance the regional business environment."For his part, Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, commented: 'We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Sharjah Islamic Bank, which represents a major step forward in our journey to expand our regional partnerships and enhance remittance services between Jordan and the UAE. This collaboration will allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient solutions to our individual and corporate clients.' He added, 'The agreement builds upon our ongoing efforts to improve remittance systems and leverage the advanced banking infrastructure offered by Sharjah Islamic Bank. We are confident this partnership will support financial inclusion and facilitate capital movement in a way that benefits the national economy and meets the needs of our clients in both countries.'
Al Bawaba
16-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Sharjah Islamic Bank reports a net profit of AED 697.2 million for the first half of 2025, a 25% increase
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) achieved a strong financial performance during the first half of 2025, achieving a net profit after tax of AED 697.2 million, an increase of 25% compared to AED 558.7 million in the first half of from investments in Islamic financing and sukuk grew by AED 113.6 million, or 6.4%, reaching AED 1.9 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to AED 1.8 billion in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, total distributions to depositors and Sukuk holders amounted to AED 1.1 billion, compared to AED 1.0 billion, reflecting the Bank's stability in net income and its ability to balance financing growth with an equitable profit distribution mechanism that aligns with Sharia principles. It also demonstrates SIB's resilience in maintaining consistent income even in the face of volatile funding costs and competitive pricing pressures in the Islamic Bank continues to emphasize the diversification of its revenue base, as evidenced by a significant growth in the net fee and commission income which rose sharply by 53.5% to AED 276.0 million in the first half of 2025, up from AED 179.8 million in the first half of 2024. As a result, the Bank recorded total operating income of AED 1.2 billion, an increase of AED 133.5 million, or 13.0%, compared to AED 1.0 billion in the same period last year. This upward trend reflects SIB's ability to maintain stable operating income in a challenging economic environment while effectively capitalizing on opportunities across various economic general and administrative expenses for the first half of 2025 amounted to AED 405.4 million, an increase of 16.9% compared to AED 346.9 million in the same period of 2024. This rise is mainly attributed to the Bank's continued investment in human capital, technology, and operational infrastructure to support business expansion and improve customer service. Despite the increase in expenses, the Bank's net operating income before impairment provisions reached AED 757.2 million, compared to AED 682.1 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a 11.0% increase, which shows the Bank's ability to absorb cost pressures while maintaining stable profitability, reinforcing its operational efficiency and sound financial Bank recorded a net reversal of impairment provisions of AED 9.3 million during the first half of 2025, compared to an impairment provision of AED 67.3 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a significant improvement in the quality of the financing portfolio as well as prudent credit risk management and successful recovery efforts. This positive development contributed significantly to the 25% increase in profit after tax, which reached AED 697.2 million, compared to AED 558.7 million in the same period last year. These results confirm the effectiveness of the Bank's risk mitigation strategies and its commitment to preserving asset quality amid a changing global economic the balance sheet side, total assets increased by AED 5.5 billion, or 6.9%, to reach AED 84.7 billion as of June 30, 2025 compared to AED 79.2 billion at the end of the previous year. This is backed by increase in total customer financing to AED 43.0 billion, compared to AED 38.1 billion at the end of 2024, marking a 12.9% deposits amounted to AED 52.7 billion, compared to AED 51.8 billion at the end of the previous year. As a result, the financing to deposit ratio stood at 81.5%, compared to 73.6% at the end of the previous continued to maintain a strong liquidity ratio of 21.1% of total assets, amounting to AED 17.8 billion, compared to 21.6% at the end of the previous year. The return on assets and return on equity also increased, reaching 1.70% and 14.88%, respectively, compared to 1.44% and 12.76% for the previous year.
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Islamic Bank reports net profit of $190mln for first half of 2025
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) achieved a strong financial performance during the first half of 2025, achieving a net profit after tax of AED697.2 million, an increase of 25% compared to AED558.7 million in the first half of 2024. Income from investments in Islamic financing and sukuk grew by AED113.6 million, or 6.4%, reaching AED1.9 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to AED1.8 billion in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, total distributions to depositors and Sukuk holders amounted to AED1.1 billion, compared to AED1.0 billion, reflecting the Bank's stability in net income and its ability to balance financing growth with an equitable profit distribution mechanism that aligns with Sharia principles. It also demonstrates SIB's resilience in maintaining consistent income even in the face of volatile funding costs and competitive pricing pressures in the market. Sharjah Islamic Bank continues to emphasise the diversification of its revenue base, as evidenced by a significant growth in the net fee and commission income which rose sharply by 53.5% to AED 276.0 million in the first half of 2025, up from AED179.8 million in the first half of 2024. As a result, the Bank recorded total operating income of AED1.2 billion, an increase of AED 133.5 million, or 13.0%, compared to AED1.0 billion in the same period last year. This upward trend reflects SIB's ability to maintain stable operating income in a challenging economic environment while effectively capitalising on opportunities across various economic sectors. Total general and administrative expenses for the first half of 2025 amounted to AED 405.4 million, an increase of 16.9% compared to AED 346.9 million in the same period of 2024. This rise is mainly attributed to the Bank's continued investment in human capital, technology, and operational infrastructure to support business expansion and improve customer service. Despite the increase in expenses, the Bank's net operating income before impairment provisions reached AED757.2 million, compared to AED682.1 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a 11.0% increase, which shows the Bank's ability to absorb cost pressures while maintaining stable profitability, reinforcing its operational efficiency and sound financial management. The Bank recorded a net reversal of impairment provisions of AED 9.3 million during the first half of 2025, compared to an impairment provision of AED67.3 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a significant improvement in the quality of the financing portfolio as well as prudent credit risk management and successful recovery efforts. This positive development contributed significantly to the 25% increase in profit after tax, which reached AED697.2 million, compared to AED558.7 million in the same period last year. These results confirm the effectiveness of the Bank's risk mitigation strategies and its commitment to preserving asset quality amid a changing global economic environment. On the balance sheet side, total assets increased by AED5.5 billion, or 6.9%, to reach AED 84.7 billion as of June 30, 2025 compared to AED 79.2 billion at the end of the previous year. This is backed by increase in total customer financing to AED43.0 billion, compared to AED38.1 billion at the end of 2024, marking a 12.9% increase. Customer deposits amounted to AED52.7 billion, compared to AED51.8 billion at the end of the previous year. As a result, the financing to deposit ratio stood at 81.5%, compared to 73.6% at the end of the previous year. SIB continued to maintain a strong liquidity ratio of 21.1% of total assets, amounting to AED17.8 billion, compared to 21.6% at the end of the previous year. The return on assets and return on equity also increased, reaching 1.70% and 14.88%, respectively, compared to 1.44% and 12.76% for the previous year.
