The most transformed Islamic bank in the UAE 2023: RakBank

RakBank isn’t the biggest or best known bank in the United Arab Emirates. But it is playing an outsized role in providing innovative Islamic banking solutions and growing the market.

RakBank isn’t the biggest or best known bank in the United Arab Emirates. But it is playing an outsized role in providing innovative Islamic banking solutions and growing the market.

Chief executive Raheel Ahmed makes a solid case that the bank’s consistent financial performance, solid cross-border capabilities, strong Shariah governance and stable balance sheet has it punching above its weight in the UAE.

Revenue rose 9% in 2022, driven by an 11% jump in net income, reflecting strong growth in customer financing and a general improvement in margins.

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