Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) recently held its annual dinner to appreciate and acknowledge the hard work and contribution of the BIBD family in the past year. The efforts have culminated into milestones and achievements, earmarked by Standard & Poor's A- rating, its first ever Riba Symposium, chairmanship of the CAIBA (China-Asean Interbank Association), and the BIBD Headquarters re-launch.

In 2015, the bank also managed to retain its international recognitions such as the Best Retail Bank in Brunei for the third year running (The Asian Banker), and the Best Bank in Brunei (Global Finance).

Held at The Empire Hotel & Country Club, the dinner also saw the personal recognition of several bright BIBD talents as they have also contributed as ambassadors of BIBD and Brunei Darussalam.

Dayangku Noruldiana Shim binti Pengiran Haji Hashim was commended for being conferred the Highest Achiever Award in the Islamic Financial Planner category in Kuala Lumpur.

Also highlighted was Dayang Hajah Nurul Akmalina binti Haji Yahya's recent achievement in the national finals of the Musabaqah Al-Quran recitation competition.

The event commenced with a Doa recitation, which was then followed by welcoming remarks by BIBD Managing Director, Awang Mubashar Khokhar.

He shared the significant milestones for the bank, which included the fourth consecutive win in 2016's Best Retail bank from The Asian Banker.

"Alhamdullilah, all our efforts thus far have placed us on solid foundation, prepared for the challenges and eager for the opportunities ahead", the managing director said, adding that BIBD's continued growth also increases its commitment to supporting Bruneian businesses through comprehensive banking solutions such as the BIBD SME 360, aligning the bank closer towards His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's vision in developing a dynamic and sustainable economy.

He also highlighted that BIBD's successes allow the bank to raise its efforts to support the community, especially through its flagship CSR initiative, the ALAF (Advocating Life-long learning for an Aspiring Future) Programme. The programme, now in its third year with more than 100 students, aims to bring more educational opportunities to underprivileged children, aligning BIBD further with another element of His Majesty's vision of developing well-educated and highly-skilled Bruneians.

The event continued with the presentation of for Long Service Awards to employees.

Present as guest of honour was the Minister of Development, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah, who is also the Chairman of the BIBD Board of Directors.

Also in attendance were Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharaja Lela Haji Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Chairman of BIBD Syariah Advisory Body; members of the Board of Directors, members of the Syariah Advisory Body, BIBD personnel and their spouses.

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by BruDirect.com

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