“I am truly humbled and honoured to receive the Islamic Finance Personality of the Year 2017 award. I believe the award is a strong recognition of the my team as well who is as committed to furthering the cause out of obligation and firm belief that Islamic Finance is good for all of mankind.

We will carry this growth & success forward with continuous innovation and persistence and with the aim of ultimately making Islamic banking & finance the norm for the consumers globally.

On behalf of Albaraka Banking Group, I also would like to thank the GIFA Awards Committee and applaud their efforts to recognize best practices in the global Islamic finance industry. ”

Mr. Adnan Ahmed Yousif

President and Chief Executive

Al Baraka Banking Group

Winner of Islamic Finance Personality of the Year 2017

The last five years has seen the bank successfully deliver on its challenging growth plans and financial guidance to the market despite the volatility around oil prices and tightened liquidity. With our market share growing to nearly 10% in the UAE, Islamic banking and finance is clearly cementing itself as a strong and plausible alternative in the sector. Going forward, as the model continues to evolve, we expect innovation and digitalization to be a major driver for sustainable growth, both within and outside the traditional markets. I thank GIFA for this prestigious award and honor and wish everyone a successful and prosperous future in the times ahead.

Mr.Adnan Chilwan

Group Chief Executive Officer

Dubai Islamic Bank

I’m delighted that Gatehouse Bank has been recognised by the Global Islamic Finance Awards. This award is testament to the hard work of our growing team and highlights the Bank’s expertise in supporting investors looking to participate in the UK Commercial Real Estate and wider housing market. Working with colleagues in Gatehouse Financial Group, we are able to provide a range of investment services to investors across the globe. Going forward, Gatehouse Bank has plans to further expand the range of services we offer to both UK and global customers.

Mr. Charles Haresnape

Chief Executive Officer

Gatehouse Bank

Indonesia, the largest potential Islamic capital market in the world, needs sustainable development in terms of products, market depth and Investors. Therefore, the Indonesia Stock Exchange is always consistent and focused on developing Islamic capital market of Indonesia. Receiving the GIFA awards as Best Supporting Institution of the Year 2018 for three consecutive years is proof that we have never stopped in developing Islamic capital market. In fact, with the acceptance of the second GIFA award as Best Emerging Islamic Capital Market Award 2018, it has increasingly confirmed the world recognition on that. Welcome to the IDXISLAMIC, an integrated Islamic securities market.

Mr. Inarno Djayadi

Chief Executive Officer

Indonesia Stock Exchange

“We are honoured to win this prestigious award, winning the “Best Islamic Trade Finance Institution 2018” is confirmation that ITFC is in the right direction of becoming “the Leading Provider of Trade Solutions for OIC Member Countries’ Needs” as reflected in our vision. We focus not only on trade financing and support for SMEs but also trade development and all that it entails. More than US$40 billion of trade financing has been provided to our member countries since inception in 2008, exerting ever more efforts in building our capacity and unifying our efforts to offer customized niche solutions blending trade finance and trade development. We thank our partners for being part of this success.

Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol

Chief Executive Officer

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation

Alhamdulillah, we are extremely pleased to be recognized for our efforts towards establishing and strengthening the Islamic banking industry in Pakistan, as well as across the globe. As Meezan Bank continues to grow its expertise in Shariah-compliance; we stand strong in our commitment towards the correct application and implementation of the concepts of Islamic finance. I would like to thank the Global Islamic Finance Awards committee for conferring the ‘Shariah Authenticity’ and ‘Shariah Auditor of the Year’ awards to Meezan Bank. It is truly fulfilling for the Meezan family to be recognized for our core values. All gratitude to Allah for granting us the strength and ability to work for the promotion of Islamic finance.

Mr. Irfan Siddiqui

Chief Executive Officer

Meezan Bank Limited

On behalf of BAZNAS, I would like to thank and appreciate GIFA for the award that is given to us. The award motivates us to continually improve the methods and the system of managing zakat in Indonesia for the benefits of the whole asnafs especially the poor and the needy. We have many best practices in managing zakat that can be shared with other zakat amil organizations in the world.

Prof. Dr. Bambang Sudibyo, MBA, CA

Chairman

BAZNAS Indonesia

Best Islamic Project Finance House 2018” award in the 8th Global Islamic Finance Awards. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to providing the best investment solutions to all our valued clients whilst maintaining our position as a key player in the Malaysian Sukuk and Islamic financing markets.

Mr. Seohan Soo

Chief Executive Officer

Aminvestment Bank

“Bank Indonesia feels very honored in receiving this prestigious GIFA award as the Best Central Bank of the Year 2018. First, we thank God (Allah SWT) for His blessing and guidance. Secondly, our sincere appreciation and thankfulness goes to the President and Vice President of Indonesia for the unwavering supports and continuous guides to all of Islamic economic stakeholder, unexceptionally Bank Indonesia, through the National Committee in Islamic Finance (KNKS). Thirdly, we highly appreciate all parties in partnership with Bank Indonesia to develop and accelerate Islamic economics and finance. In the national level there are Ministries, National Sharia Board (DSN), regulators, authorities and dedicated bodies (OJK, LPS,BPKH, BWI, Baznas, etc), Islamic financial industries (banks, non-banks), halal businesses players and the last but not the least is the associations. In the international level, IDB, IILM, IIFM, AAOIFI and OIC are amongst very contributive and supportive organizations in expanding the Indonesian Islamic Economy and allowing BI to contribute at a very effective level. Lastly, this award is for all of us, for all of our efforts to improve the quality of the ummah through Islamic economics and finance and take part in the national economic development with what we call “The New Wave in the Indonesian Economy”.

Mr. Perry Warjiyo

Governor

Bank Indonesia

“I would like to thank the organisers of the Global Islamic Finance Awards for this honor. I accept this award on behalf of our entire team at Emirates Islamic. It is because of their commitment and dedication, our Bank has managed to successfully grow over the last few years and rank among the leading Islamic banks in the UAE. Together, we have built a platform that truly combines the best of Shari’a compliant banking with the latest in banking technology, as we progress the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai of making Dubai the global capital of Islamic economy. Going forward, we remain committed to keeping Emirates Islamic at the forefront of growth and innovation in the overall banking sector”.

Mr. Jamal Saeed Bin Ghalaita

Chief Executive Officer

Emirates Islamic Bank