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BARWA BANK WINS ISLAMIC BANK OF THE YEAR AT 2013 ACQUISITION INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AWARDS

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Posted on December 6, 2013

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Barwa Bank, Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, has been named “Islamic Bank of the Year” by Acquisition International magazine.

Mr. Steve Troop, CEO, Barwa Bank commented on the achievement, “We are honoured to be acknowledged by Acquisition International, a reflection of our commitment to growth and to building an innovative and customer focused Shari’ah compliant bank that can lead the way in this growing sector. Receiving “Islamic Bank of the Year” demonstrates that with hard work, ambition and good service a young bank can become a leader in a short period of time and will definitely add more momentum to the further expansion of our activities.”

Acquisition International’s 2013 Finance Awards are based on innovation, achievement and excellence that contestants have brought to the marketplace over the last 12 months. Winners are determined by Acquisition International readership votes combined with substantial in-house research.

Barwa Bank, Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, has been named “Islamic Bank of the Year” by Acquisition International magazine.

Mr. Steve Troop, CEO, Barwa Bank commented on the achievement, “We are honoured to be acknowledged by Acquisition International, a reflection of our commitment to growth and to building an innovative and customer focused Shari’ah compliant bank that can lead the way in this growing sector. Receiving “Islamic Bank of the Year” demonstrates that with hard work, ambition and good service a young bank can become a leader in a short period of time and will definitely add more momentum to the further expansion of our activities.”

Acquisition International’s 2013 Finance Awards are based on innovation, achievement and excellence that contestants have brought to the marketplace over the last 12 months. Winners are determined by Acquisition International readership votes combined with substantial in-house research.

Key Takeaways

  • Barwa Bank was named “Islamic Bank of the Year” at the 2013 Acquisition International Finance Awards.
  • CEO Steve Troop highlighted the award as recognition of the bank’s growth, innovation and customer focus.
  • The award was based on a combination of readership votes and in‑house research by Acquisition International.
  • This accolade adds momentum to Barwa Bank’s expansion strategy within the Shari’ah‑compliant banking sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Barwa Bank win in 2013?
It was named “Islamic Bank of the Year” at the 2013 Acquisition International Finance Awards.
Who commented on the significance of the award?
Steve Troop, CEO of Barwa Bank, remarked on the honour and its reflection of the bank’s innovation, growth and customer focus.
How are winners determined for the Acquisition International Finance Awards?
They are chosen through a combination of readership votes and substantial in‑house research by Acquisition International.

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