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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank provides Dhs200m finance facility to RAK Ceramics

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 08 - 2009 at 11:37
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the region's leading Islamic banks, confirmed today that it has arranged an Dhs200m Islamic finance facility for RAK Ceramics to finance its working capital requirements, fund projects to improve energy efficiency, production optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

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The agreement was signed at Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) by Ibrahim Al Sane, Executive Vice President Corporate Banking Group in ADIB and Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO of RAK Ceramics.

Tirad, said:
"We are pleased to cooperate with RAK Ceramics, one of the leading global companies that operate in the ceramic manufacturing sector. It is known globally as a one of the top producer of high quality ceramics and sanitary ware. We are pleased to support their financing needs as part of the ADIB vision to support the industrial sector in UAE."


Dr. Massaad added, "For over 20 years, RAK Ceramics has committed to improving the quality and profitability of our operations by using the most optimum technology and materials. Our products are accepted and respected in over 130 countries today. We welcome the efforts of ADIB to provide innovative financial products to realize the industrial and export development potential of UAE and to support industrial development of Ras Al Khaimah."

RAK ceramics has 10 tiles and two sanitary ware factories in RAK and five tiles and two sanitary ware factories outside the UAE. It has marketing and distribution companies in Italy, Germany, France, UK, Australia, Georgia, India and Saudi Arabia.

Its global production capacity is 325,000 square meters of tiles per day and 12,000 pieces of sanitary ware per day. Its manufacturing complex in RAK is one of the largest in the world. Its turnover in 2008 exceeded Dhs2.7bn.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) was established on 20th May 1997 as a Public Joint Stock Company following the Amiri Decree No. 9 of 1997. The Bank commenced commercial operations on 11th November 1998, and was formally inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 18th April 1999. The Bank carries out all contracts, operations and transactions in accordance with Islamic Shari'a principles. ADIB commenced its operations with a paid-up capital of Dhs1bn, where the founding shareholders include Members of the Ruling Family, The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Prominent UAE.

ADIB's mission is to become the premier universal Islamic financial institution, operating in accordance with Shari'a principles, by focusing on customer needs, offering innovative products and services, motivating their employees, while maximizing investors and shareholders' returns. ADIB aims to develop a corporate culture that revolves around satisfying customers' needs and to provide them with quality, cost-effective and Shari'a compliant financial services.

ADIB prides itself on its values which reflect the Bank's commitment to the Islamic Shari'a, and are thus the guidelines of the Bank's practices to adhere to the principles of Islam. ADIB's value structure consists of Transparency, Quality, Innovation, Professionalism, Social Responsibility and Empowering Its Staff.

For more information, please contact:
Mohammad Z. Al-Qassem
Senior Account Executive
Weber Shandwick | MENA
Emarat Atrium Building
Wing A, Office 213
Sheikh Zayed Road
P. O. Box 50197, Dubai, UAE
T: +971 4 3210 077 Ext: 1254
F: +971 4 3211 711

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