Muscat: Ahlibank receives the coveted ‘Excellence in Private Banking’ Award at the Oman Banking & Finance Awards ceremony, presented during the high-profile New Age Banking Summit held recently at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Muscat. Powered by Oman Economic Review (OER), the event felicitated top banking and financial institutions in the country. 

The ‘Excellence’ award marks a new prestigious landmark for ahlibank in premium retail banking as it strives to deliver more value-added services to its clients. Receiving the award from H.E. Tahir Al Amri – Executive President of Central Bank of Oman, Najla Murtadha Al Lawati, AGM- Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management of ahlibank, opined that it was, indeed, a turning point for the bank, as it has, in a short span of time, managed to expand its product portfolio to offer products and services for niche segments. ahlibank provides expert financial and investment solutions to high-net-worth clients, through ‘Exclusiv’ Banking, offering them a personalized, world-class banking experience, that satisfies their evolving needs and lifestyles.

Speaking on the sidelines of the award ceremony, Najla Al Lawati expressed her appreciation for the honor from Oman Banking and Finance Awards and credited the Bank’s team of professionals for meeting the high standards set by the founders of the Bank. “Through consistency and perseverance, we have come out winners in understanding and realizing the needs and wants of our customers – our evolving portfolio of products and services speaks for itself. Our customer-centric approach to every transaction and engagement has played a pivotal role in finding our niche in this highly competitive market. With products and services that are on par with global standards, we have managed to create a feel-good platform for customers to enjoy privileges that have broken the shackles of traditional banking practices. It is thanks to the experience and expertise of our team that we have managed to score high at the Oman Banking and Finance Awards.” she stated.

“The Bank’s private banking team is made of relationship managers dedicated to the customer’s needs, assisted by portfolio analysts and investment experts to ensure that our customers get the highest level of service. The award for excellence in private banking is a testament to ahlibank’s extensive regional and international experience, that brings a range of financial and non-financial privileges to suit the banking needs of our premium category customers and enhance the value of their wealth.”

ahlibank has well demonstrated its excellence through a slew of products and services that are designed to enhance customers’ banking experience and expectation. Of particular significance is the ahlibank ‘Exclusiv’ Banking, which has been watermarked as a comprehensive banking product that manages the wealth of its clients, to effectively maximise returns and minimize risks. It is deliberately crafted to suit the lifestyle of the affluent customers, meeting their financial and investment banking needs with precision. Along with dedicated relationship managers, ‘Exclusiv’ Banking provides premium service centers and lounges to conduct banking transactions privately. ahlibank’s ‘Exclusiv’ private banking offers investment solutions in dual currency deposits, structured notes, fixed income securities, real estate funds, mutual funds and multi-manager funds. 

The sixth edition of New Age Banking Summit was organized – with the support from Oman Banks Association – in line with the set social distancing protocols. It was presided over by H.E. Tahir Al Amri – Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker; it was hosted by H.E. Shaikh Salim Bin Mustahail Al Mashani, and was attended by top executives and bigwigs from Oman’s banking and finance sector, including senior-to-mid level bankers, fin-tech experts, finance and investment professionals, insurance experts and business consultants.

For ahlibank, the award comes at an opportune time, as it is all set to gain further ground with its objective of becoming the bank of choice for customers around the country. An enriched customer service protocol resides in ahlibank’s business culture. The bank’s long-term strategy puts customer experience as a focal agenda across all its systems, processes, and operations.