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Salah Murad, Chief Executive Officer, Al Hilal Islamic Banking
l Hilal Islamic Banking continues its business and earnings growth trend, by increasing its market share and expanding its customer base. This was achieved in partnership with other functions of the Corporate, Consumer and Treasury Group, which works seamlessly to deliver structured solutions to Islamic banking customers. Al Hilal houses a dedicated Islamic Banking Division within its infrastructure and represents a horizontal cut across all major banking products and offerings that includes consumer, corporate and institutional offerings, commercial and SME financing, and various Islamic financing services. Al Hilal Islamic has a well structured Shariah-compliant Islamic banking organisational set-up, which caters to all aspects of product development, business development, Shariah-compliance and audit. As a result, Al Hilal Islamic has earned the distinction of being among the top tier providers of Islamic banking products and services in Qatar. The Islamic Banking Division Team works with seamless connectivity with the BankÕ s relationship and prod AcHiEvEmEnTS The launch of Al Hilal Phone Banking services is one of the main services thrown open for the customers. In addition, structured derivative-linked Islamic investment products were introduced to provide attractive returns without compromising on capital protection. Al Hilal Islamic Banking offers a complete range of Islamic products and services that represent effective and innovative Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Financing options include Ijara and Murabaha. For deposit products, customers can choose from Current, Savings and Term Investment Deposit options. The Al Hilal Islamic Banking branch network also grew with the addition of its fourth Al Hilal Islamic branch in Merqab. This is a reassurance that Al Hilal Islamic Banking is rendering excellent and innovative Islamic banking products and services to its valued customers through its network of branches. Our Shariah Supervisory Board is comprised of eminent scholars who are well aware of the business dynamics. They continue to inspire and guide us in developing and promoting innovative Shariah-compliant solutions n
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