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Shamil Bank of Yemen and Bahrain signs partnership contract with Path Solutions

Shamil Bank of Yemen and Bahrain (SBYB) announced today that it has signed an agreement on July 29, 2009 with Path Solutions, a leading software provider to acquire iMAL solution which will help the bank manage and support its Islamic retail, corporate and investment banking activities.

iMAL solution will also support the centralization of SBYB banking operations on a single and multi-channel platform.

Commenting on the agreement, Ahmed Bazaraa, Chairman of the Board said,

"The decision to implement iMAL is in league with SBYB business strategy to invest extensively in IT with the sole focus on better customer service. The solution is highly flexible and scalable, meeting not only current but future needs of SBYB. iMAL will facilitate single client view across the whole institution and will support an unlimited number of users with non-stop resilience"


Bazaraa emphasized that Path Solutions leverages 17 years of solid experience and expertise in implementing cutting-edge Islamic banking technologies at forward-looking banks, and that SBYB is proud to have Path as its key technology partner.

iMAL solution will support the bank's deposits, payments, customer management, risk management, fixed assets, financial reporting, SWIFT messaging and e-banking. Hence, SBYB will be able to address the new market needs with innovative and cost-effective Islamic banking product offerings.

Naji Moukadam, President of Path Solutions stated, "It is indeed a matter of pride that SBYB has entrusted iMAL solution developed by Path. To meet the requirements of a leading Yemeni financial institution and an affiliate of one of the largest Bahraini banks is a testament to Path Solutions' knowledge of the Islamic banking industry and ability to deliver a compelling solution. As banks in Yemen are moving towards modernization and focusing on quality customer experience, we are moving hand in hand with them by providing state-of-the-art Sharia-compliant software to fulfill their exact needs and requirements".

Moukadam added, "The inclusion of SBYB in our growing list of clients will certainly encourage other Islamic banks in Yemen to opt for a reliable and cost efficient system provided by Path Solutions".
 
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About Shamil Bank of Yemen and Bahrain

Shamil Bank of Yemen and Bahrain ("SBYB") was established in 2002 as a Yemeni joint-stock company with a starting capital of YR2bn. Ever since, it has been operating in conformity with the Sharia, some of which are to introduce ethical banking services, develop ways of attracting money and savings and invest them in a halal way. www.sbyb.net

SBYB is part of Shamil Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, with commercial and investment banking activities. Shamil Bank Bahrain provides a range of Islamic 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, 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, a full service investment bank.

About Path Solutions

Path Solutions established its operations in Kuwait in 1992. With a history of over 17 years in the IT business, Path has a proven track record of successful customer implementations. Path is dedicated to helping its customer base pursue growth opportunities and become more productive through end-to-end software solutions. Path offers Islamic banks and financial institutions the world's most comprehensive Islamic banking suite to address complex IT and business requirements.

The company is headquartered in Kuwait City, with its R&D centre in Beirut and support offices in Manama, Riyadh, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur and London.

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