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As champions of morality, equality and transparancy, our establishment reflects the modernity, diversity and growth of the city whose name we share.

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As champions of morality, equality and transparancy, our establishment reflects the modernity, diversity and growth of the city whose name we share.

DISCOVER WHO WE ARE

5

Million

Customers

500

Branches

Leading the way to Progressive Progress

H. E. Mohammed Al Shaibani

Chairman, Board of Directors

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A Visionary in the field of Islamic Banking & Finance

Dr. Adnan Chilwan

Group CEO

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The Internal Sharia Supervision Committee (ISSC) supervises the development of innovative investment, financing products and services

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Yesterday to today

DIB officially opens on 15 September 1975

DIB officially opens on 15 September 1975

Decree authorising establishment of Dubai Islamic Bank issued by H.H. Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum on 12th March.

Dubai Islamic Bank officially opened by H.H. Shaikh Rashid on 15th September.
DIB’s first Corporate Office opens

DIB’s first Corporate Office opens

The first Corporate Office was located in Deira.
DIB’s New Head Office

DIB’s New Head Office

Dubai Islamic Bank moves to its new Head Office building in Deira.
First Branch opens in Bur Dubai

First Branch opens in Bur Dubai

First branch opens in Murshid Bazar, Bur Dubai.
Launch of new DIB Logo

Launch of new DIB Logo

The new dual language DIB logo was launched.
DIB expands operations

DIB expands operations

DIB opens branch in Abu Dhabi
Expansion plans continue

Expansion plans continue

DIB opens branch in Al Ain.
DIB introduces ATMs

DIB introduces ATMs

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) introduced across DIB branches.
Establishment of the Sharia Board

Establishment of the Sharia Board

Sharia and Supervisory Board established.
Agreement with VISA International announced

Agreement with VISA International announced

DIB signs up with VISA International for its card products, offering global access benefits for customers.
DIB VISA Cards launched

DIB VISA Cards launched

First DIB Visa International cards issued

Sharjah Branch launched

Sharjah Branch launched

DIB opens Sharjah branch.
DIB becomes PJSC

DIB becomes PJSC

DIB becomes a Public Joint Stock Company.
New Branches open

New Branches open

Branches at Baniyas in Abu Dhabi and at Bur Dubai opened for business
Phone banking introduced

Phone banking introduced

Phone banking introduced as key customer service initiative.
DIB celebrates 20 years

DIB celebrates 20 years

DIB celebrates 20 years of Sharia-compliant banking and support for the UAE national economy.
DIB opens new branches

DIB opens new branches

New branches in Ajman and in Dubai start operations.
Switch System commissioned

Switch System commissioned

UAE Switch system commissioned
DIB sponsors Dubai International Holy Quran Award

DIB sponsors Dubai International Holy Quran Award

DIB became a major sponsor of the prestigious Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
New Corporate Identity introduced

New Corporate Identity introduced

New Corporate Identity developed and introduced.
JOHARA launched

JOHARA launched

JOHARA - branches for ladies only, launched.
DIB website goes live

DIB website goes live

DIB steps into the online world with the launch of its first ever website.
New subsidiaries announced

New subsidiaries announced

New subsidiaries – Tanmyeh & Deyaar announced
Emirates Airlines Financing

Emirates Airlines Financing

First fully UAE based Islamic bank aircraft financing undertaken for Emirates Airline.
Al Islami Private Banking launched

Al Islami Private Banking launched

Al Islami Private Banking launched

DIB funds Dubai International Airport expansion

DIB funds Dubai International Airport expansion

DIB managed the world’s largest Sukuk AlIjara, US$1,000 million to fund Phase II of the expansion of Dubai International Airport.
DIB's 30th Anniversary Celebrations

DIB's 30th Anniversary Celebrations

The new corporate identity of DIB at their 30^th year celebrations was unveiled in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
DIB Pakistan launched

DIB Pakistan launched

DIB Pakistan commenced operations in March, 2006
DIB Foundation launched

DIB Foundation launched

DIB Foundation was launched in Dubai.
Dar Al Sharia launched

Dar Al Sharia launched

DIB launches Shari’ah consultancy subsidiary, Dar Al Sharia.
DIB launches Wajaha

DIB launches Wajaha

DIB launches Wajaha, its exclusive wealth management service.
DIB Jordan launches operations

DIB Jordan launches operations

Jordan DIB launches operations in Amman, Jordan.
Focus on Emirati Mentoring Program

Focus on Emirati Mentoring Program

Launch of Emirati Mentoring Program, as part of it's Emiratisation program.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan appointed Group CEO

Dr. Adnan Chilwan appointed Group CEO

Dr. Adnan Chilwan appointed Group CEO & Abdulla Al Hamli appointed as Managing Director of the bank.

Euro Clearing Signing

Euro Clearing Signing

Euro Clearing Signing between DIB & Deutsche Bank on 16th September 2013.
Ijara Sukuk - USD 750mn

Ijara Sukuk - USD 750mn

Ijara Sukuk - USD 750mn 15-year longest ever Sovereign Sukuk at issuance.

DIB-Air Arabia Finance Agreement

DIB-Air Arabia Finance Agreement

DIB-Air Arabia Finance Agreement

DIB among Forbes Top 500 Companies

DIB among Forbes Top 500 Companies

DIB named by Forbes Middle East among Top 500 Companies in the Arab world.
DIB enters the Billion Dollar Club

DIB enters the Billion Dollar Club

DIB ushers in a new era as it enters the Billion Dollar Profit Club.

DIB's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

DIB's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

DIB introduces new Corporate Identity at its 40^th Year Anniversary celebrations.

1st privately owned MENA Corporate Sukuk issued

1st privately owned MENA Corporate Sukuk issued

DIB issues first privately owned MENA Corporate Sukuk.
Launch of Consumer Card

Launch of Consumer Card

Launch of the first ever DED-DIB Co-branded Consumer Card.

Launch of flydubai co-branded card

Launch of flydubai co-branded card

First bank to launch a co-branded credit card with flydubai.

USD 500 mln Sukuk Issuance

USD 500 mln Sukuk Issuance

Dubai Islamic Bank Successfully Closes USD 500 Mln Sukuk Issuance.
DIB Kenya launches

DIB Kenya launches

DIB Kenya operations launched.

DIB launches Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia

DIB launches Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia

DIB launches Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia.
DIB Capital Raising

DIB Capital Raising

A highly successful closing to the bank’s capital raising. The transaction generated massive interest from local and international investors, with subscriptions crossing AED 14 bln.

DIB partners with Emirates Skywards

DIB partners with Emirates Skywards

DIB partners with Emirates Skywards to launch the new Emirates Skywards DIB Credit Cards tailored specifically to offer exceptional value to the country's growing community of frequent flyers.
DIB moves forward on its expansion plans through acquisition of Noor Bank

DIB moves forward on its expansion plans through acquisition of Noor Bank

The acquisition cements DIB’s position as one of the largest Islamic banks in the world and amongst the largest banking entities in the UAE.

DIB Launches The Digital Lab

DIB Launches The Digital Lab

DIB launches The Digital Lab, a centre of excellence to manage curation of digital products and experiences for our customers, as a Digitally Islamic Bank.
Successful integration of Noor Bank

Successful integration of Noor Bank

A new chapter unfolds in DIB’s rich history with the successful integration of Noor Bank in record 283 days well ahead of the projected deadline

Dubai Islamic Bank successfully closes landmark USD 1 billion Sukuk

Dubai Islamic Bank successfully closes landmark USD 1 billion Sukuk

DIB’s $1 billion Sukuk is a landmark transaction as it is the first public benchmark Sukuk from a regional financial institution after the COVID-19 market disruption with the last Sukuk issuance from GCC being in February 2020.
Dubai Islamic Bank is Ready For The New

Dubai Islamic Bank is Ready For The New

UAE’s largest Islamic Bank launches its new positioning #ReadyForTheNew
Dubai Islamic Bank publishes its Sustainable Finance Framework

Dubai Islamic Bank publishes its Sustainable Finance Framework

The publication of Sustainable Finance Framework was created to facilitate the financing of green and social initiatives and projects. In doing so, DIB becomes the first Islamic bank in the UAE to publish such a Framework.

Dubai Islamic Bank issues Inaugural Sustainable Sukuk

Dubai Islamic Bank issues Inaugural Sustainable Sukuk

Dubai Islamic Bank successfully prices USD 750 million inaugural Sustainable Sukuk
DIB enters Turkish digital banking and financial technology sector

DIB enters Turkish digital banking and financial technology sector

Dubai Islamic Bank enters Turkish digital banking and financial technology sector via an equity investment in T.O.M. Group of Companies.

DIB successfully prices USD 1 billion Sustainable Sukuk

DIB successfully prices USD 1 billion Sustainable Sukuk

DIB (PJSC), successfully priced its second Sustainable Sukuk – a landmark USD 1 billion 5.5-year senior issue with a profit rate of 4.80% per annum representing a spread of 102.4bps over 5-Year US Treasuries.