Dubai, UAE — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to provide support for domestic enterprises and investors in their financing and banking endeavors.
Under this collaboration, ADIB will facilitate the opening of Shariah-compliant bank accounts for companies that come as investors through ADIO or government initiatives.
This strategic move ensures that businesses have access to banking solutions that align with Islamic principles, ADIB said in a statement.
ADIB will offer financing options to support these entities. This encompasses financing opportunities based on Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) and bank guarantees. By adhering to the guidelines set by the Central Bank of the UAE, this approach enables entities to access funding. ADIB will also provide financing options based on collateral in the form of on-ground operating assets such as real estate, equipment, and machinery, the bank said.
Mohammed Ali AlFahim, Acting Global Head of Wholesale Banking, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “By leveraging ADIB’s expertise in Islamic banking alongside ADIO’s commitment to fostering investments in Abu Dhabi, our aim is to facilitate the growth and success of the Abu Dhabi economic landscape.”