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  1. ASB officially opens on 15 September 1975

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    Decree authorising establishment of AlSalama Bank issued by H.H. Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum on 12th March.

    AlSalama Bank officially opened by H.H. Shaikh Rashid on 15th September.

  2. ASB’s first Corporate Office opens

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    The first Corporate Office was located in Deira.

  3. ASB’s New Head Office

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    AlSalama Bank moves to its new Head Office building in Deira.

  4. First Branch opens in Bur Dubai

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    First branch opens in Murshid Bazar, Bur Dubai.          

  5. Launch of new ASB Logo

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    The new dual language ASB logo was launched.

  6. ASB expands operations

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    ASB opens branch in Abu Dhabi

  7. Expansion plans continue

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    ASB opens branch in Al Ain.

  8. ASB introduces ATMs

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    Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) introduced across ASB branches.

  9. Establishment of the Sharia Board

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    Sharia and Supervisory Board established.

  10. Agreement with VISA International announced

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    ASB signs up with VISA International for its card products, offering global access benefits for customers.

  11. ASB VISA Cards launched

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    First ASB Visa International cards issued

    Sharjah Branch launched

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    ASB opens Sharjah branch.

  12. ASB becomes PJSC

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    ASB becomes a Public Joint Stock Company.

  13. New Branches open

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    Branches at Baniyas in Abu Dhabi and at Bur Dubai opened for business

  14. Phone banking introduced

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    Phone banking introduced as key customer service initiative.

  15. ASB celebrates 20 years

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    ASB celebrates 20 years of Sharia-compliant banking and support for the UAE national economy.

  16. ASB opens new branches

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    New branches in Ajman and in Dubai start operations.

  17. Switch System commissioned

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    UAE Switch system commissioned

  18. ASB sponsors Dubai International Holy Quran Award

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    ASB became a major sponsor of the prestigious Dubai International Holy Quran Award.

  19. New Corporate Identity introduced

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    New Corporate Identity developed and introduced.

  20. JOHARA launched

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    JOHARA - branches for ladies only, launched.

  21. ASB website goes live

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    ASB steps into the online world with the launch of its first ever website.

  22. New subsidiaries announced

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    New subsidiaries – Tanmyeh & Deyaar announced

  23. Emirates Airlines Financing

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    First fully UAE based Islamic bank aircraft financing undertaken for Emirates Airline.

  24. Al Islami Private Banking launched

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    Al Islami Private Banking launched

    ASB funds Dubai International Airport expansion

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    ASB managed the world’s largest Sukuk AlIjara, US$1,000 million to fund Phase II of the expansion of Dubai International Airport.

  25. ASB's 30th Anniversary Celebrations

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    The new corporate identity of ASB at their 30th year celebrations was unveiled in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  26. ASB receives new credit ratings

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    ASB receives ‘A’ long-term rating from Standard & Poor’s &  Moody’s assigns ‘A1/Prime 1’ ratings to ASB towards healing Lebanon’s wounds

  27. ASB Foundation launched

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    ASB Foundation was launched in Dubai.

  28. Dar Al Sharia launched

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    ASB launches Shari’ah consultancy subsidiary, Dar Al Sharia.

  29. ASB launches Wajaha

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    ASB launches Wajaha, its exclusive wealth management service.

  30. ASB Jordan launches operations

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    Jordan ASB launches operations in Amman, Jordan.

  31. Focus on Emirati Mentoring Program

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    Launch of Emirati Mentoring Program, as part of it's Emiratisation program.

  32. Dr. Adnan Chilwan appointed Group CEO

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    Dr. Adnan Chilwan appointed Group CEO & Abdulla Al Hamli appointed as Managing Director of the bank.

    Euro Clearing Signing

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    Euro Clearing Signing between ASB & Deutsche Bank on 16th September 2013.

  33. Ijara Sukuk - USD 750mn

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    Ijara Sukuk - USD 750mn 15-year longest ever Sovereign Sukuk at issuance.

    ASB-Air Arabia Finance Agreement

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    ASB-Air Arabia Finance Agreement

    ASB among Forbes Top 500 Companies

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    ASB named by Forbes Middle East among Top 500 Companies in the Arab world.

  34. ASB enters the Billion Dollar Club

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    ASB ushers in a new era as it enters the Billion Dollar Profit Club.

    ASB's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

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    ASB introduces new Corporate Identity at its 40th Year Anniversary celebrations.

    1st privately owned MENA Corporate Sukuk issued

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    ASB issues first privately owned MENA Corporate Sukuk.

  35. Launch of Consumer Card

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    Launch of the first ever DED-ASB Co-branded Consumer Card.

    Launch of flydubai co-branded card

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    First bank to launch a co-branded credit card with flydubai.

    USD 500 mln Sukuk Issuance

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    AlSalama Bank Successfully Closes USD 500 Mln Sukuk Issuance.

  36. ASB Kenya launches

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    ASB Kenya operations launched.

    ASB launches Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia

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    ASB launches Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in Indonesia.

  1. 1975
  2. 1977
  3. 1979
  4. 1980
  5. 1981
  6. 1982
  7. 1983
  8. 1987
  9. 1989
  10. 1990
  11. 1991
  12. 1992
  13. 1993
  14. 1994
  15. 1995
  16. 1996
  17. 1997
  18. 1998
  19. 1999
  20. 2000
  21. 2001
  22. 2002
  23. 2003
  24. 2004
  25. 2005
  26. 2006
  27. 2007
  28. 2008
  29. 2009
  30. 2010
  31. 2012
  32. 2013
  33. 2014
  34. 2015
  35. 2016
  36. 2017
30 February 2025

AlSalama Bank celebrates next generation of leaders

22 February 2025

AlSalama Bank and Emirates Skywards soar to new heights launching co-branded credit cards

18 February 2025

AlSalama Bank Group 1st Half 2018 Financial Results