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TAS invites nominations for Themar Islamic Banking Excellence Awards 2024

The Arabian Stories (TAS) has officially launched the nominations for its inaugural Themar Islamic Banking Excellence Awards 2024.

TAS News Service

info@thearabianstories.com

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

MUSCAT : TAS is inviting banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies in Oman to submit nominations for the awards, which feature seven distinct categories that aim to celebrate and recognize excellence in the Islamic banking sector.

The prestigious awards will be presented on the sidelines of the Themar Islamic Banking Conference 2024, which is set to take place with the support of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) as the Strategic Partner and the Oman Banks Association as the Logistics Partner.

The inaugural Themar Islamic Banking Excellence Awards will feature seven key categories:

1. Best Islamic Bank

2. Best Islamic Banking Window

3. Best Sharia-Compliant Investment

4. Best Takaful Financing and Insurance Companies

5. Digital Transformation

6. Sustainability

7. Startups

This initiative seeks to recognize and honour institutions and individuals that excel in Sharia-compliant transactions and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria:

Participation is open to individuals and institutions providing Sharia-compliant investments or services. Eligible institutions must have been operational for at least three years, and investment and endowment funds or programs should be established for a minimum of two years. A rigorous evaluation process will be employed based on realistic performance indicators.

Judging Panel:

A distinguished panel of judges has been assembled to ensure a thorough and professional evaluation process.

The panel includes:

– His Highness Dr. Adham Al Said, Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Economics and Political Science

– Dr. Siham Al Harthy, Chairman of Sama Real Estate Company and Board Member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

– Dr. Ashraf Al Nabhan, former Chairman of the Muscat Securities Market

– Dr. Ahmed Kashoub, Chairman of the Index Center for Economic and Financial Consultations

Nomination Process:

Interested parties can access nomination forms through the official TAS website: https://www.thearabianstories.com/themar/

TAS Themar Islamic Banking Excellence Awards 2024 promises to be a landmark event, highlighting and advancing excellence within Oman’s Islamic banking sector.

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