His Excellency Ahmed Saad, DCEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), has opened the latest branch of SIB in Mirdif City Center, Dubai. The new branch is part of the bank’s strategy to extend it services to a larger section of customers, whilst also expanding its reach across the region.

Nabil Abou Alwan, Head of Retail Banking Group at SIB attended the opening ceremony alongside Maged Shaaban, Head of Branches Network and Direct Sales, Retail Banking at SIB, SIB’s Corporate Communications team, and leading representatives of the bank. 

Meet Islamic Baking requirements

His Excellency Ahmed Saad said: “Sharjah Islamic Bank is committed to its goal of expanding its presence and bringing its services closer to its customers, by providing them with fast, efficient and reliable banking services, around the clock. With the opening of our newest branch in Mirdif City Center, besides access to all our services, we also seek to address every customer’s Islamic banking requirements, whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality.”

He added: "Despite the increasing demand for electronic distribution channels and digital applications, we continue to witness requests for services provided through our branch network. This branch seeks to holistically approach customer concerns and opens just days after the launch of our other branch in Mall of the Emirates.”

Implementing expansion plans

Head of SIB Retail Banking, Nabil Abou Alwan said: “The opening of this branch, aligns with SIB’s expansion goals of reaching out to more customers, with branches across convenient locations. All our branches have been designed to provide a unique banking experience to all our customers at all times.”

“SIB is always looking for opportunities to positively contribute to the development of the economy and assist customers looking to take advantage of our distinguished banking services, which closely align with their personal and business needs,” he further added.

24/7 Digital services for Customers and merchants

The newest branch of Sharjah Islamic Bank will operate six days a week, Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Customers and merchants can avail of digital services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, through a range of electronic and smart channels and devices. 

An ideal location

Mirdif City Center, provides a unique shopping experience to its customers and is strategically located between Dubai and Sharjah. The branch has been opened to serve the banking needs of customers located around this specific area.

Integrated package

Sharjah Islamic Bank also provides an integrated package of electronic services, which can be accessed on the bank’s official website www.SIB.ae and through Mobile Banking solution which supports online payment through Samsung Pay or Apple Pay. Dial 06-5999999 to avail these services.

The bank has undertaken several precautionary health & safety measures, including installation of a thermal detection system for employees and customers, along with a self-sterilization device in the main branch of the bank. All measures have been undertaken to align with the directives issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

Sharjah Islamic Bank continuously strives to provide all electronic services and facilities, which are designed to meet the requirements of the retail and corporate customers during the current period. The bank seeks to support the nation’s efforts to contain the Coronavirus under the slogan "Committed to you, homeland” and aligns with the UAE’s vision 2021, aimed at achieving a competitive technology advanced knowledge economy based on innovation, along with the bank’s strategy to keep pace with the latest global digital banking technologies.