Sharjah Islamic Bank Announces Opening Of New Branch In Abu Dhabi Mall
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, and Ranked among the annual Forbes magazine's list of the 100 most powerful companies in the Middle East for the year 2021, recently announced the opening of its newest branch in Abu Dhabi Mall.The decision serves as a key step forward in strengthening the bank's network in the UAE and reach its growing customer base in the capital city.
The opening ceremony of the new branchattended byHis Excellency Ahmed Saad, DCEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, Nabil AbouAlwan, Head of Retail Banking Group at SIB attended the opening ceremony alongside MagedShaaban, Head of Branches Network and Direct Sales, Retail Banking at SIB, and Houria Ahmed, Manager of Abu Dhabi Mall Branch,Guillaume Darlix, the Chief Commercial officer in the retail department of Abu Dhabi Mall, and SIB’s Corporate Communications team, and leading representatives of the bank.
Business development and network strengthening
Nabil AbouAlwanconfirmed that SIB is keen to develop its business and strengthen its network of branches throughout the country - and the capital Abu Dhabi. SIB leadership is also considering relocating some of its existing branches to allow more convenient access to its customers.
Alwan added that the opening in Abu Dhabi Mall in particular, and commercial centers in general, allows the bank to keep its doors open for longer periods that suit their customers and meet their needs.The Head of Retail Banking Group at SIB also indicated that the new branch is the third SIB branch in the capital and serves as a substitute for the previous location on Electra Street. It will also the first SIB branch in Abu Dhabi to function in two shifts - morning and evening - to serve a larger audience of shoppers and mall-goers.
SIB offers various services to individual and corporate Customers
The Abu Dhabi Mall branch provides several services to individual and corporate customers, including financing services, account opening, card issuance, withdrawals, deposits - and more. The branch will operate from Saturday to Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm, and remain open on Fridays as well after obtaining the necessary approvals.
Sharjah Islamic Bank continuously strives to provide all electronic services and facilities, which are designed to meet the requirements of the retail and corporate customers during the current period. The bank seeks to support the nation’s efforts to contain the Coronavirus under the slogan " We Commit Until We Succeed,” and aligns with the UAE’s vision 2021, aimed at achieving a competitive and technology based advanced knowledge economy through innovation, along with the bank’s strategy to keep pace with the latest global digital banking technologies.
