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Saturday, November 21 - 2009

Shamil Bank honors Advanced Islamic Finance Diploma graduates

Shamil Bank, a leading Bahrain-based Islamic commercial and investment bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank, honored seven of its employees who have successfully completed the Advanced Islamic Finance Diploma administered by the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).

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  • Shamil Bank Deputy Chief Executive, Ahmed Abdul Rahim (center) with the recent graduates.
    Shamil Bank Deputy Chief Executive, Ahmed Abdul Rahim (center) with the recent graduates.
Shamil Bank Deputy Chief Executive, Ahmed Abdul Rahim, congratulated the recent graduates:

"Shamil Bank is very proud of its Bahraini employees, the management has always believed that training and development is an essential component to stimulating our employees' growth which will ensure long- term fulfilling careers in the banking industry. Through continuously upgrading our employees' skills and equipping them with the most up to date banking and finance knowledge we are able to provide Shamil Bank customers with a superior, positive banking experience."


The following Shamil Bank employees received the Advanced Islamic Finance Diploma from the BIBF: Eman Abdulwadood Al Awadhi, Banking Operation Department, Ghadeer Mohammed Al Ammadi, Banking Operation Department, Faisal Mohammed Fankheer, Retail Banking Department, Farhan N. Khawaja, Investment Banking Department.

During the same award ceremony Ismail AbdulSamad Al Awadhi from the Shari'a Supervisory Unit was awarded for successfully completing the Certified Shari'a Advisor & Auditor program administered by the (AAIOFI) and Rashid Fikri Abu Odeh, Financial Institution Department for completing the Treasury Capital Market Diploma administered by the BIBF.
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About Shamil Bank
Shamil Bank is a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, with commercial and investment banking activities. It has grown steadily to become one of Bahrain's leading financial institutions.

Shamil Bank provides a diverse range of products and services that cater to the financing and investment needs of individuals and institutions. Conducting its business in compliance with the principles of Sharia'a, it operates a network of local branches and maintains a presence in overseas markets through its subsidiaries, associated and affiliated companies.
Shamil Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank BSC, a full service investment bank.

About Ithmaar banking group
The Ithmaar banking group consists of: Ithmaar Bank, Shamil Bank, Solidarity (an Islamic insurance company), Faisal Private Bank (Switzerland), Faysal Bank Limited (Pakistan), First Leasing Bank and Ithmaar Development Company. The group's services, including investment, private, retail, and commercial banking, private equity, mergers & acquisition advice, takaful, leasing, and real estate development, form a 360 degrees value chain that embraces the entire spectrum of banking and financial services.

For further information, please contact Sharaf Khawaja, Director, PR and Corporate Communications, Ithmaar Banking Group +973 36777009

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