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H.E. Mohammed AlGergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding said:
"The UAE's financial services sector is the one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy. This is a tremendous opportunity for our Group and we are confident that this strategic step will enhance growth and value creation in the industry and solidify Dubai's position as a leading global financial centre."
H.E. Mohammed Al Shaibani, Chairman of Dubai Bank said: "Dubai Bank has made significant progress on all fronts and across various business initiatives within retail, corporate and investment banking. I am confident that through Dubai Banking Group, we will be able to capitalise on the opportunities presented and also expand its banking and investment portfolio on a global scale."
Dubai Banking Group will be managed by Dubai Group, the leading diversified financial services company of Dubai Holding. Dubai Group, through its subsidiary Dubai Islamic Investment Group, is credited with the rapid turnaround of Bank Islam in Malaysia to a profitable institution. Dubai Banking Group will continue to focus on investing in Shari'ah-compliant assets in the Islamic sector which is expected to continue to grow at a very high rate well into the future.
Soud Ba'alawy, Executive Chairman of Dubai Group said: "The market for Shari'ah-compliant investments and financial services continues to grow very rapidly. Dubai Banking Group will be one of the clear leaders in this market and will continue to aggressively target significant direct investments and acquisitions in a wide range of sectors across the world's biggest Islamic markets including the GCC, South East Asia, and Africa."
Dubai Banking Group has already investments in leading Islamic financial institutions in UAE (Dubai Bank), Kuwait (Al Fajer Re-takaful), and Malaysia (Bank Islam) and combined assets are in access of $10bn.
Dubai Banking Group will have a dedicated management team, with a solid track record of managing rapid growth. Fadel Al Ali - Executive Chairman of Dubai Holding Operations will be the non-executive Chairman of Dubai Banking Group. Salaam Al Shaksy, who is currently the CEO of Dubai Islamic Investment Group, will be appointed as CEO of the newly formed entity and his team will lead the Group in its global expansion.
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Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News Editor
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