Abu Dhabi 25 March 2020: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has announced contributing AED 25 million to Ma'an's 'Together We Are Good' programme, designed to encourage financial and in-kind contributions from individuals and companies to support the community. ADIB is one of the first institutions to provide support for this programme, in line with national efforts to address the current health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19.
Commenting on the contribution, His Excellency Jawaan Awaidha Suhail Al Khaili, Chairman of ADIB, expressed his appreciation on behalf of everyone at ADIB for the efforts made by the Government of the UAE and the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, as well as other national bodies and institutions, to address the current situation. He added that the bank's contribution is a national duty emanating from ADIB's desire to play an active role in supporting humanitarian and societal issues in line with the bank's core values.
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an launched the 'Together We Are Good' programme to provide the community with the chance to support Abu Dhabi Government's efforts to address the current health and economic challenges. The programme stimulates social responsibility through opening the door for financial and in-kind contributions from individuals and companies.
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About ADIB
ADIB is a leading Islamic bank with more than AED 124 billion in assets. Established in 1997, the bank provides world-class, Sharia'a-compliant retail, corporate, business, private banking and wealth management solutions through award-winning digital channels and across an extensive branch network. The bank has a presence in six strategic markets, including Egypt, where it has 70 branches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Sudan and Iraq. Its shares trade on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX).
ADIB has more than 2,000 employees and remains one of the leading banks in the recruitment, development and promotion of local talent across all of its geographies. The bank has one of the highest Emiratization ratios and approximately 36 percent of the bank's workforce are UAE nationals.
Named 'World's Best Islamic Bank' by the Financial Times' The Banker publication, ADIB has a rich track record of innovation based on a desire to always improve its customers' banking experience. Amongst other benefits, the bank's recent digital transformation programme has led to the creation of a new generation of technology-enhanced branch, ADIB Express, which combines the benefits of digital banking with a highly-personalised customer service, and Express Finance, providing qualifying customers with access to personal finance through a mobile app in less than 30 minutes.
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