Alizz Islamic Bank
Alizz Islamic Bank (In Arabic: بنك العزّ الاسلامي) is a full-fledged Islamic bank operating in The Sultanate of Oman which launched on the 30 September 2013.[2] Alizz Islamic Bank (SAOG) was established in accordance to Royal Decree No. 69/2012 which amended the banking law to include Islamic banking at licensed banks through either specialized banks or independent entities at the existing commercial banks.
Native name | بنك العزّ الاسلامي |
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Public[1] | |
Industry | Islamic Banking |
Founded | 2012 |
Founder | His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad Al Said |
Headquarters | Muscat , Sultanate of Oman |
Products | Retail Banking, Corporate Banking,Finance, Credit Cards |
Website | http://www.alizzislamic.com |
Alizz Islamic Bank provides retail and corporate finance through branches, online and mobile devices. The total paid up capital is 100 million Omani Rials of which 40% was raised by public investors during the Initial Public Offering (IPO). 60% was contributed by the bank's Promoters.[3]
The bank is an open joint stock company. His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad Al Said is Chairman of the Board of Directors[2] while Salaam bin Said Al Shaksy is the CEO.[4]
Awards
In 2014, alizz islamic bank had won 'The Best Branch Automation Project in the Middle East' held by the Asian Banker Awards.[5]
In 2015, alizz islamic bank won the 'Best Retail Bank' award by Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2015.[6]
References
- "Public Company". Gulf Base. Gulf Base. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- https://msm.gov.om
- "alizz islamic bank operations to start on September 30". Times of Oman. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "Al Shaksy appointed chief executive of alizz islamic bank in Oman". Times of Oman. 6 July 2005. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- "List of Asian Banker Award Winners". Asian Banker Awards. Asian Banker Awards. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- "Islamic Business and Finance Awards Winers 2015".