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Sharjah 24
23-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SIB signs strategic agreement with Alawneh Exchange
The agreement was signed by Mr. Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Mr. Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, in the presence of H.E. Hamad Abdullah Al Matroushi, Acting Head of the UAE Embassy in Jordan; Mr. Saeed Al Ameri, head of investments, treasury and financial institutions at SIB; representatives from the Central Bank of Jordan; senior executives from both parties; and a select group of professionals from the banking and financial sector. Under this agreement, Alawneh Exchange becomes the first Jordanian exchange company to sign a direct agreement with an Islamic bank in the UAE, reinforcing Sharjah Islamic Bank's position as a leading institution in driving financial integration and cross-border cooperation. The partnership positions the Bank as a vital link in strengthening financial and trade connectivity between the GCC and the Levant region. Enhancing Banking Experience and Facilitating Transfers The agreement aims to simplify and optimize capital flow between the two countries—for both individuals and businesses—by providing smoother and more cost-effective transfer channels, and enhancing the banking experience through the opening of an AED account at Sharjah Islamic Bank on behalf of Alawneh Exchange. This account will enable secure and direct settlement of both personal and commercial transfers. Driving Innovation in Digital Financial Services Commenting on the agreement, Hakam Abu Zarour, COO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, stated: "This agreement reflects SIB's firm commitment to expanding its network of regional partnerships. It is a strategic milestone aligned with our vision to facilitate capital flows and provide Sharia-compliant financial services to support the growing commercial and financial activities between the UAE and Jordan." He added, "The partnership also aligns with the Bank's broader strategy to drive innovation in digital financial services and accelerate cross-border transactions by offering more efficient and flexible remittance channels. It also supports our contribution to sustainable development goals and promotes financial inclusion, helping to stimulate economic growth and enhance the regional business environment." For his part, Ayman Alawneh, CEO of Alawneh Exchange, commented: 'We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Sharjah Islamic Bank, which represents a major step forward in our journey to expand our regional partnerships and enhance remittance services between Jordan and the UAE. This collaboration will allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient solutions to our individual and corporate clients.' He added, 'The agreement builds upon our ongoing efforts to improve remittance systems and leverage the advanced banking infrastructure offered by Sharjah Islamic Bank. We are confident this partnership will support financial inclusion and facilitate capital movement in a way that benefits the national economy and meets the needs of our clients in both countries.'
Jordan Times
05-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
JBA, Indian embassy discuss investment cooperation
The Jordanian Businessmen Association and the Indian embassy organise a seminar to explore opportunities for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Jordan and India (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA), in collaboration with the Indian embassy, on Wednesday organised a seminar to explore opportunities for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Jordan and India, with the participation of business representatives from the two countries. JBA board member Ayman Alawneh underscored the "longstanding and historic" ties between Jordan and India, noting the continuous growth of economic, trade and investment relations, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He highlighted the association's commitment to strengthening these relations by fostering agreements that enhance collaboration between the business communities of both countries. Alawneh also pointed to the establishment of the Jordanian-Indian Business Council in 2023 as a step towards institutionalising economic cooperation. The board member emphasised the need for sustained coordination between the two nations' private sectors to attract further Indian investments into key economic areas in the Kingdom, particularly tourism, energy, education and ICT. He noted that Indian investments in the Kingdom are already concentrated in the phosphate, textile, healthcare and education sectors. Officials from the Indian embassy outlined major investment opportunities in India across various economic and development sectors, highlighting the advantages of their country's investment environment. The seminar also noted that more than 18,000 Indian workers are employed in Jordan across industries such as textiles, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, education and ICT.
