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Dubai Group's $1.5bn multicurrency Murabaha transaction wins award for 'Best Tawarruq Deal of Year 2008'

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 09 - 2009 at 14:21
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Dubai Financial Group has been awarded the 'Best Tawarruq Deal of the Year 2008' by Islamic Finance News for their $1.5bn facility arranged last August.

The facility was the largest ever multicurrency syndicated commodity Murabaha transaction in the world at that time. A total of 24 banks from across the Middle East, Europe and Asia participated in Dubai Group's syndicated revolving Tawarruq facility.

Dubai Financial Group is the financial holding company for Dubai Group focusing on identifying opportunities across the banking, finance and asset management sectors. Kuala Lumpur-based Islamic Finance News is a leading provider of news on the global Islamic finance sector.

Tom Volpe, CEO of Dubai Group and Dubai Holding Investment Group, said:
"Dubai Group is honoured to be recognized by Islamic Finance News for this transaction, which marked a milestone for the group. The participation of leading conventional and Islamic banks in closing this successful global syndication was testament to our inherent capabilities and the strength of the regional banking industry. Dubai Group has always focused on Islamic finance as a core part of our business. The sector's continuing strength and reliability in light of the current market situation has made it all the more important for our future plans."


The Islamic Finance News Awards are the most transparent and competitive awards based on a global poll in which nearly 2,500 leading industry practitioners and participants cast their votes this year.
Tom Volpe, CEO of Dubai Group and Dubai Holding Investment Group. 
Tom Volpe, CEO of Dubai Group and Dubai Holding Investment Group.
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About Dubai Holding Investment Group:

Dubai Holding Investment Group has active investments in various sectors including banking, hospitality, aerospace, healthcare, commodities, luxury goods, automobiles, and entertainment. Headquartered in Dubai, the company operates global offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, and Turkey. Dubai Holding Investment Group is a member of Dubai Holding and the parent company of Dubai Group and Dubai International Capital.

About Dubai Group

Dubai Group focuses on banking, investments and insurance regionally and globally, Dubai Group has offices in Dubai, London, New York, Pittsburgh, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, Dubai Group has business interests in over 30 countries and employs over 13,000 individuals. Run by high-calibre industry veterans with proven track records, Dubai Group entities include Dubai Investment Group, Dubai Capital Group, Dubai Financial Group, Dubai Banking Group, Dubai Insurance Group and Noor Investment Group. Dubai Group plays a pivotal role for the realisation of Dubai Strategic Plan by leading the development of the financial industry in the region.

About Dubai Financial Group:

Dubai Financial Group is the financial holding company for Dubai Group focusing on identifying opportunities across the banking, finance, and asset management sectors.

For further information, please contact:

Huda Buhumaid
Managing Director Marketing & Communications
Dubai Group - A member of Dubai Holding
Tel: +9714 3189710

Maliha Aqeel
Account Manager, Finance Practice
Jiwin Public Relations
Tel: +9714 3613598

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