{"id":5956,"date":"2023-10-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/al-salam-bank-wins-mena-retail-bank-of-the-year-award\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T21:00:00","slug":"al-salam-bank-wins-mena-retail-bank-of-the-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsalambank.com\/en\/al-salam-bank-wins-mena-retail-bank-of-the-year-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Salam Bank Wins \u2018MENA Retail Bank of the Year Award\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\u200bThe Award reflects the Bank\u2019s dedication to providing exemplary customer service and its suite of accessible digital products<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrates Al Salam Bank\u2019s dedication to ESG initiatives following the opening of entirely paperless and fully automated branches<\/li>\n<li>Indicative of Al Salam Bank\u2019s continued growth and development since its foundation 17 years ago<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Al Salam Bank has been named the \u2018MENA Retail Bank of the Year\u2019 for 2023, recognizing the Bank as one of the region\u2019s leading financial institutions. The Award highlights the Bank\u2019s dedication to clients, innovative \u2018digital-first\u2019 approach, and continued commitment to sustainable banking.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p>The MENA Banking Excellence Awards were developed to recognize the achievements of financial institutions in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa markets, celebrated at the in-person MENA Banking Excellence Summit held in in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. <\/p>\n<p>The Bank\u2019s tranche of innovative products and services have driven client engagement with a range of account options and a variety of card services, providing Al Salam Bank\u2019s clients with unparalleled choices. The Wakala Account is a popular choice among investors, while the Danat Savings Scheme gives savers the chance to win a grand prize of BD 1,000,000 \u2013 the largest prize in the Kingdom. <\/p>\n<p>Al Salam Bank\u2019s digital-first mindset and people-centric approach are evident in all its client touchpoints. Its mobile application boasts features that enable users to transfer funds internationally, apply for salary advances, send and redeem e-gifts, and perform all conventional functions expected of a banking application. The Bank\u2019s new investment tool, \u2018Al Salam Invest,\u2019 available within the mobile application, has been well received and offers shari\u2019a-compliant investing exclusively for the Bank\u2019s clients. Al Salam Bank has also been instituting automation, increasing digitalization, and reducing paper usage in all of its branches, in line with its aim of enhancing client experiences while also reducing its carbon footprint. <\/p>\n<p>The Bank\u2019s commitment to ESG practices extends to its business clientele. In 2022, Al Ruwad Banking Business Centers were opened to provide bespoke services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), helping them to grow and flourish. <\/p>\n<p>On this occasion, Mohammed Buhejji, Head of Retail Banking at Al Salam Bank, said: \u2018We are honored to receive the \u2018MENA Retail Bank of the Year Award.\u2019 This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Al Salam Bank\u2019s employees, who are committed to providing our clients with diverse and innovative shari\u2019a-compliant products and services. We are delighted that our endeavors have been recognized and will continue to work diligently to meet our client\u2019s ever-evolving needs and expectations.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\n   <br \/> \n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al Salam Bank has been named the \u2018MENA Retail Bank of the Year\u2019 for 2023, recognizing the Bank as one of the region\u2019s leading financial institutions. 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