Alizz Islamic Bank Explained

Alizz Islamic Bank
Native Name:بنك العزّ الاسلامي
Native Name Lang:ar
Type:Public[1]
Foundation:2012
Founder:His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad Al Said
Industry:Islamic Banking
Products:Retail banking, corporate banking, finance, credit cards
Location Country:Sultanate of Oman
Homepage:http://www.alizzislamic.com

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 (SAOC) 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.

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 a closed joint stock company. Yahya Said Al Jabri is chairman of the board of directors[4] while Ali Al Mani is the CEO.[5]

Awards

In 2014, alizz Islamic bank had won 'The Best Branch Automation Project in the Middle East' held by the Asian Banker Awards.[6]

In 2015, alizz Islamic bank won the 'Best Retail Bank' award by Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2015.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Public Company. Gulf Base. Gulf Base. 12 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Muscat Securities Market . 2022-06-10 . 2019-08-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190808002051/https://www.msm.gov.om/ . dead .
  3. Web site: alizz islamic bank operations to start on September 30. Times of Oman. 16 September 2013. 14 October 2015.
  4. https://alizzislamic.com/the-bank/aboutus/board-of-directors
  5. https://alizzislamic.com/the-bank/media/press-releases/6
  6. Web site: List of Asian Banker Award Winners. Asian Banker Awards. Asian Banker Awards. 15 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Islamic Business and Finance Awards Winers 2015.