Hussein Al Meeza the Islamic Banker of 2006
World Islamic Banking Conference values Mr. Al-Meeza role in developing Islamic banking across the globe
December 11th, 2006,
Manama, Bahrain
The World Islamic Banking Conference chosen Mr. Hussein Mohammed Al Meeza, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Al Salam Bank – Bahrain, as The Islamic Banker of the Year 2006.
The Islamic Banker of the Year Award was presented at the World Islamic Banking Conference Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony. One of the oldest and most prestigious awards in the international industry, this is a peer-based recognition of excellence with the winner voted by international industry leaders. The results are audited by Ernst & Young, who then declare the winner.
The 13th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) was opened under the official patronage of HH Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. More than 700 industry leaders are attending this major event.
Mr. Hussain Mohammed Al Meeza needs little of introduction to anyone in the field of finance in the Middle East. In 1975, he began his career at Dubai Islamic Bank and played a major role in establishing the first Islamic bank in the region. Mr. Al Meeza is a co-founder of Al Salam bank in Bahrain, Sudan and Algeria.
Mr. Al Meeza expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to be selected as The Islamic Banker of the Year, and said that he is very glade and honoured to be part of this important event among his colleagues in the Islamic banking industry.
Commenting on Mr. Al Meeza Award, Mr. David McLane, Executive Director of World Islamic Banking Conference said “selecting Mr. Al Meeza for this prestigious award was an appreciation for his key role in developing the Islamic banking industry. He was nominated by the industry experts and leaders in recognition of his achievements”.
In the last two decades, Mr. Al Meeza has served on the board of several companies including the role of founder of Emaar Properties and the chairman of the Liquidity Management Centre in Bahrain. He is currently a delegated member of Dubai Islamic Insurance and Re-insurance (AMAN) in addition to being its managing director.
As if this wasn't enough he is also a member of Board of Directors as well as the chairman of the Executive Committee in Amlak Finance, Chairman of Emaar Financial Services, a Board Member of Emaar Industries and Investments, vice chairman of Leader Capital and recently joined Dubai International Financial Centre’s Islamic Finance Advisory Council
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