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","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With customers always front and centre in its long-term vision, ila Bank strives to provide simple, seamless and smart banking solutions that are created for, and along with, the customer. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Commenting on the Bank’s generous cash prize set for the year, Nada Tarada, Head of Business & Customer at ila Bank said,","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" “We are delighted to be able to give our customers the opportunity to win bigger and more exciting prizes in 2024 through our innovative saving solution, Al Kanz. Along with offering effortless banking services, we continuously listen to our customers feedback, and we make improvements to all our products and services to enable  us to follow through on our promise to get customers closer ‘to’ their lifetime’s dreams and goals.” ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The eligibility criteria to participate in the lucky draws each month is simple. All customers need to do is deposit their savings into their Al Kanz account before the specified cut-off dates each month. Every BHD50 in the account is one chance to enter the draw. The deposit must remain in the account until the end of the retention period, which is one month after the last day to deposit. The prize money will be credited into the winners’ accounts. 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Listening closely to its customers, the multi-award-winning digital mobile only bank, introduced bigger cash prizes in its 2023 Al Kanz schedule; featuring monthly prizes of $50,000, two prizes each of $250,000, one mid-year prize of $500,000, and the grand year-end prize of $1 million.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\nDeveloped as an incentive for users to save and win life-changing cash prizes, Al Kanz is one of the many products of ila Bank that endeavours to propel users on a journey towards their life goals and financial aspirations. 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The campaigns entail cashback on all international spends, multiplied rewards on international credit card transactions and reimbursement on jewelry purchases, in addition to a wide range of ongoing rewards.  ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As part of the first campaign, customers can win cashback of up to BHD1,000 on their international credit card spends made until 31 December. Ten lucky winners who spend a minimum equivalent of BHD 300 in any foreign currency with their ila Credit Card while travelling and shopping online stand a chance to win back their international expenses. The winners of this campaign will be announced on 24 January 2024.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"ila Bank’s second credit card campaign is a win-win for each and every one of its Credit Card holders. This winter, all customers will receive double the ila Rewards on their international and online credit card transactions made between 5 December 2023 – 15 January 2024. Customers of ila’s Airline Miles Reward program will get double the airline miles with Gulf Air or Turkish Airlines, based on their preference. If customers have enrolled for the Cashback Reward program, they will get twice the cashback into their Credit Card accounts. Customers who have opted for the ila Tokens Reward program will receive 2X ila Tokens.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Bank’s third campaign enables customers to win back money spent on buying gold and precious jewelry. All that they need to do is spend a minimum of BHD300 using their ila Credit Card on gold and jewelry bought locally or internationally until 31 December, to enter the draw. 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I’d like to thank the ila team for their enthusiasm and commitment as we deliver our unique brand promise of – ‘banking that reflects you’. Such recognition reinforces our confidence in our offering and propels us to further raise the bar for digital banking excellence,” added Al Maraj.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"This is the 24th edition of the Global Finance World’s Best Digital Banks awards. The entries for the awards underwent a rigorous evaluation process by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing. 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As part of its continuous endeavor to offer relevant and inclusive solutions, ila Bank will give ten lucky winners the latest technological devices and gadgets. The prizes are intended to complement customers’ back-to-school purchases and ease the transition to the upcoming academic year. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Commenting on the offering, ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Abdulla Abuidrees, Head of Marketing & Acquisitions at ila Bank said","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":": “Our Prepaid Card product has grown popular amongst students as well as parents seeking full control of their children’s spending behavior. Enhancing our customers’ experience further, our back-to-school campaign offers exciting prizes such as tablets, smart watches, and smart TVs, ensuring they are well-equipped for another productive school year. 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Customers stand a chance to win additional US$ 50,000 during each of the months of May, July, August, October and November 2023.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As per the previously announced Al Kanz prize edition for 2023, ila customers stood to win US$ 250,000 for the months of March and September; US$ 500,00 for the month of June; and a whopping US$1 million for the month of December. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The eligibility criteria to get lucky with these monthly draws remains the same as for the other prizes – each BHD 50 deposited in the Al Kanz account is counted as one chance to win, if deposited before the last date to deposit and maintained through the specified retention period. What’s more, winning the “additional” prize does not affect a customer’s chance to win a bigger prize in the subsequent draws. 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Given ila’s integration with the national eKYC system, the account opening process can be completed within minutes by scanning one national ID card, taking a selfie, and answering a few questions.","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"Completely segregated from ila’s conventional accounts, ‘alburaq’ provides customers a host of digital Islamic banking services, including multi-currency accounts, all linked to a new alburaq debit card and a suite of day-to-day banking services such as local Fawri, Fawri+ and Fawteer services, international transfers, card control functions and more. The new alburaq account can be linked to Benefit Pay and the alburaq debit card can be linked to Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Fit Bit pay, and other payment wallets enabled for ila customers. 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Designed to fulfil the needs of all users, the cards may be used by customers or shared with a spouse, child, other family members and household employees. \r\n\r\nThis versatile product by ila Bank underscores its continued commitment to drive financial inclusion in the country and facilitate a cashless digital economy.  The ila Prepaid Cards are available in striking solid pink, blue and gradient green colors and may be used for in store or online purchases. Customers’ can top up the cards from their main BHD account and enjoy a range of benefits. \r\n\r\n","marks":[],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":"Commenting on the launch, ila Bank Head of Business & Customer, Nada Tarada said: ","marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":"“At ila, we endeavor to make banking simple, personal, and inclusive. Our Prepaid Cards embody these attributes and are complemented by ample benefits catered to all user segments. 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Last year, customers won a total of US$ 1.5 million as monthly and bumper bi-annual cash rewards. In its second year of existence, Al Kanz will give away a total value of US$ 2 million prizes during the course of the year.\r\n\r\nIn this year’s Al Kanz edition, ila customers stand to win: US$ 250,000 for the months of March and September; US$ 500,00 million for the month of June and a whopping US$1 million for the month of December. \r\n\r\nWith customers always at heart, ila Bank is intent on listening to and co-creating with them to provide easier, simpler and smarter banking solutions at their fingertips. When customers expressed a desire to win bigger cash prizes to fuel their dreams and financial aspirations, ila Bank fulfilled this wish. \r\n\r\nNada Tarada, Head of Business & Customer at ila Bank commented, “At ila, we strive to stay true to our core purpose; that of empowering our customers to move forward ‘towards’ their financial goals. 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We encourage everyone to take a stab at winning the million-dollar cash prize by depositing into their Al Kanz account before 31st December. You can also share this opportunity with family and loved ones through Al Kanz’s unique gift feature.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nAvailable by default for ila account holders, Al Kanz was designed to nudge customers to save towards life goals and financial obligations, for chances to win lifechanging monthly cash prizes. This year, prizes included a monthly cash prize of US$50,000, a mid-year cash prize of US$120,000 paid as a US$10,000 yearlong salary and the upcoming US$1,000,000 grand prize.  ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nThe prize-linked saving account complement’s ila’s seamless saving solutions, namely ‘Hassala’, an automated saving pot, ‘Jamiyah’ a collaborative saving tool digitising a longstanding regional community saving tradition, ‘Fixed Deposit’ account boasting competitive interest rates and a current account offering interest, with the lowest income threshold in the market.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nAfter radically transforming the consumer banking experience in Bahrain, ila is now focused on scaling its mobile-only offering across its parent bank’s core MENA markets. 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The winner was notified verbally following an automated draw held under the supervision of representatives from the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Bank ABC, ila Bank and Ernst & Young.\r\n\r\nWhen 28-year-old Ibrahim opened his ila Bank account in June 2022, he had not imagined the rewards he would soon be reaping from it. At the celebratory ceremony, he shared, “I still feel like I am in a dream and had to read my name several times on social media to believe I have won. I am extremely happy with this prize.”\r\n\r\nIbrahim plans to keep his cash award in his Al Kanz account for the chance to win the grand year-end prize of US$1 million dollars and will later decide how he will use his winnings. \r\nCommenting on his experience using Al Kanz, Ibrahim said, “I loved the simplicity and the flexibility of the account; I was able to fund my account and participate in the draw in less than a minute.”\r\nHe added, “I travel a lot and I can't imagine my life without ila now. It has allowed me to manage my finances and accounts on-the-go from anywhere, at any time. Also, I love the multicurrency accounts and the ability to link all my foreign currency accounts to my card.”\r\n \r\nFor every BD50 effortlessly saved in an ‘Al Kanz’ account, ila customers stand a chance to win massive monthly cash prizes. Two lucky winners are remaining for this year and still have a chance to win USD 50,000 for the month of November and the December Grand prize of USD 1 Million. 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This followed IBSi’s assessment of over 100 technology implementations by Neo, Challenger and Digital Banks from 34 countries worldwide. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nCommenting on the awards, ila Bank Bahrain CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj said: “ila has been built to challenge and disrupt the traditional retail banking model with the purpose of delivering a smarter, more relevant, and inclusive way of banking, in this increasingly digital fast-changing world. We are indeed honored to have been recognized by IBS Intelligence, a world-renowned authority on financial technology. This win further bolsters our ambitions and reaffirms our success in enriching the consumer banking experience.”\r\nExcelling across all scoring parameters, ila was commended for its seamless customer experience journey; innovation in offering and continuous deployment of tailored products; implementation excellence as a result of its agile methodology and speed-to-market; and profound customer and programme impact.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\n“This was only possible with the agility, speed and flexibility offered by the AWS Cloud and our outstanding in-house development team. Congratulations to all our employees, partners and client community who contributed to ila’s tremendous success so far. We look forward to continuing to revolutionize the consumer banking value chain as we expand our innovative offering and regional presence,” added Mr. Al Maraj. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nNikhil Gokhale, Head of Research at IBS intelligence said, “ila's cloud-based digital platform enabled it to launch several market-first saving solutions in the Middle East such as ‘Jamiyah,’ automating a regional community saving tradition, an accelerated onboarding process, and innovative payment features, including ‘Transfer by mobile number’. An integrated digital platform allowed ila to leverage insights from its active social media engagement and develop customer-centric solutions, thereby driving financial inclusion and prosperity for its customers.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nEstablished in 1991, the UK based IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the leading global pure-play Financial Technology research, news analysis, and advisory firm. 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","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama, Bahrain:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" Ahmed Abdul Rasool Al Saleh has been announced the August winner of US$50,000 from Al Kanz, ila Bank’s prize account. He is one of many others who have won this significant monthly cash prize from the region’s fastest growing digital mobile-only bank. The winner was notified verbally following an automated draw held under the supervision of representatives from the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Bank ABC, ila Bank and Ernst & Young.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Commenting on his lucky win, Ahmed said: “I was extremely surprised when I received the news and couldn’t believe my luck! I believed for sure that I won only when I came to the bank to meet the ila Bank employees. I did not inform my family as I wanted to surprise them when they would see my pictures on social media.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"It was a friend’s attractive green ila card that caught Ahmed’s attention and hearing praise for ila led him to open his own ila account. “My friend came to learn of ila Bank through a YouTube advertisement. When he told me about the simplicity of the ila app, and how it helps him to manage his money, I knew I had to open an ila account too,” said Ahmed.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Ahmed thought it would be a good idea to save money using Al Kanz and feels incredibly lucky to have won the monthly draw. He plans to continue depositing money into Al Kanz and also looks forward to using other products and services that ila Bank provides, such as the Credit Cards and Fixed Deposit account. 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The programme kicked off with tailored training modules organised in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF), after which nine students were selected for a two-month internship with the Bank, which began on October 10th, 2022. \r\n\r\nSince its inception in 2019, ila has nurtured a commitment to developing Bahrain’s youth, with the intent of raising awareness on digital transformation and fintech initiatives in the Kingdom. This is reflected in its well-rounded training programme, that aims to advance the practical, technical and soft skills of selected candidates, thereby enhancing their career prospects. \r\n\r\nCommenting on the internship programme, ila Bank CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj, remarked: “The internship programme reflects our commitment to the youth of Bahrain, as they are who will keep driving the country forward well into the future. 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The launch in Jordan, coincided with the inauguration of the Bank’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Amman. The event was attended by esteemed guests including the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), H.E. Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas former Governor of CBJ, H.E. Dr Ziad Fariz; the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, H.E. Rasheed Al Maraj, Bank ABC’s Group Chairman, H.E. Saddek El Kaber, members of the ABC Group Board and the Group’s Acting Chief Executive officer, Sael Al Waary.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"On back of its phenomenal success and customer adoption rates in Bahrain, the region’s first exclusively cloud-native digital bank, ila now offers its revolutionary banking experience to the Jordanian population. Jordan’s fintech enabling, Cloud-supportive environment and vision to create a cashless digital economy, welcomed ila’s disruptive approach to personal finance.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Commenting on this milestone, H.E.Saddek El Kaber remarked, “Jordan has been Bank ABC’s home since 1990. The launch of ila bank and inauguration of our new head office building in Amman, underscore our confidence in the Jordanian market. Aligned with the CBJ’s vision, ila will not only offer a lifestyle-driven seamless banking experience, but also promote financial inclusion and literacy in the country.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Powered by Bank ABC, ila Bank brings a wide range of smart banking products and services to customers 24X7, with simply a swipe on their mobile screens. The foundations of ila’s product development lie in understanding and anticipating customers’ banking needs. Leveraging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and data analytics, it is equipped to solve a wide range of customer pain points.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“ila embodies our passion and commitment to deliver a new kind of banking for an ever-changing world. Our launch in Jordan marks the first step of our ambitious agenda to take this unique banking experience across the MENA region and beyond. We are proud of this intuitive banking model that is focused on continually addressing customers’ pain-points, passions and financial aspirations, while enabling their everyday lifestyle experiences,” remarked Sael Al Waary, Bank ABC Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Bank ABC Jordan.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Through its award-winning, user-friendly interface and design, ila offers innovative financial management tools, including ‘Hassala’, an automated saving pot, and ‘Jamiyah’ a collaborative saving tool inspired by a longstanding regional tradition, seamless ‘Fixed Deposit’ account, ‘Al Kanz’ a prize account nudging customers to save for the future, as well as unique debit and credit card offers and campaigns. The app boasts a quick, seamless client onboarding experience completed in minutes, and an array of features that are continually enhanced. 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Our digital Fixed Deposit Account, like all our propositions, was designed carefully in a way that exemplifies this commitment as it empowers our customers with a seamless saving solution, accessible within seconds, in the palm of their hands.” \r\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“Effortlessly via the ila Bank app, customers can instantly open multiple fixed deposit accounts and choose the period that is most convenient to their savings plan.  They would also be able to track their saving performance at any time to know exactly how much they are earning daily and how much time is left until their deposits mature. This latest addition to our customer-driven banking proposition offers competitive and leading interest rates in the market for both Bahraini dinar deposits and US dollar deposits,” added Nada Tarada.\r\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"ila’s Fixed Deposit account enables customers to save in BHD or USD and earn attractive interest payments based on the amount deposited, period and currency selected, and card category (Premium or Classic). The minimum amount required to open an FD account is BD1,000 and/or USD2,500 and available tenures range from 1 to 12 months. 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","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama, Bahrain:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" ila Bank, the fastest growing digital mobile-only bank in the region, has announced Husain Nader Dawani as the Al Kanz winner for the month of June. The bumper mid-year prize of US$120,000 will be presented to Husain in monthly instalments of US$10,000 for one year. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\n27-year-old Husain was notified of his lucky win verbally following an automated draw held under the supervision of representatives from the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Bank ABC, ila Bank and Ernst & Young.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nAt the prize-handover celebration held at ila service centre, Husain said: “I am shocked, happy and excited beyond words! 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","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nParticipation for the Al Kanz June prize of US$120,000, which will be paid as a US$10,000 monthly salary for a year, is now open. 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Offering customers the opportunity to win huge cash prizes, Al Kanz is the only such account that can be set in minutes on your phone through the ila banking app. ","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\nArabic for “treasure”, Al Kanz propels customers to set money aside for life goals and special milestones while gaining a chance to win ‘big money’ to realize their financial aspirations faster than ever imagined. The smart digital solution is a by-product of ila’s purpose-driven digital banking model designed with consumers, and their ever-evolving financial needs and ambitions, at the heart of its offering.","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\nCommenting on the launch of ila’s Al Kanz, Mohamed Al Maraj, CEO ila Bank Bahrain said: “ila is built on the foundation of listening closely to its customers. We had been working to deliver a prize account aimed at transforming our customers’ lives and are proud to announce that the prizes we are offering are bigger than ever before, totaling over US$1.5 million.”","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\nThe prizes range from individual monthly prizes of US$50,000 to a mid-year prize of US$120,000, paid as a US$10,000 salary for one year, and a grand prize for the first ila millionaire of US$1 million dollars at year end. The new account has a clear and transparent prize structure that nudges customers to ramp up their savings for a chance to win big with these life changing prizes. ","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\nAl Kanz account will be open by default for all ila customers, in which every BHD 50 deposited is a ticket towards the opportunity to win huge financial rewards. A unique attribute of Al Kanz is the ability to give the ‘gift of chance’. ila customers will be able to gift an amount to friends and families via Al Kanz, with the simple pre-requisite for non-ila customers to complete the digital account opening process, requiring several minutes using one ID and a selfie.  ","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\n“Al Kanz is designed to appeal to all generations, empowering customers with an easier and more exciting way to save. This underscores our commitment to deliver all-inclusive banking solutions that further incentivize saving and promote financial resilience in Bahrain. I encourage everyone to enter our first draw, for which the last deposit date is March 31, 2022 for a chance to qualify for our first prize of USD 50,000,” added Al Maraj. 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Al Kanz is available for customers to explore effortlessly through the ila Bank app, and clearly explains the available prize structure in a calendar-like view, showing deposit cut-off dates and available chances per draw as the user navigates this account. This makes it easier for users to plan when to deposit their savings to qualify for the draw. We are thrilled with the market’s response to Al Kanz so far and are excited to let you know that the ila team is working tirelessly to release many more tailored products this year.”","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"paragraph","content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"\r\nAl Kanz carries the same ethos as all ila products of being fast, convenient and effortless, following “Hassala”, an innovative digital saving pot automating monthly savings, and “Jamiya”, a collaborative community saving tool inspired by a longstanding regional tradition. 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The digital mobile-only bank has been named the “Best Consumer Digital Bank” and “Best Mobile Banking App” in Bahrain in 2021 as part of Global Finance’s World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards in the Middle East.\r\n","marks":[],"data":{}}],"data":{}}]},"category":{"category":"ila Updates","__type":"newsCategories","__id":"3xKGIu07t6dUnfAZqz17xq"},"__type":"newsItem","__id":"6sKxnRinxgnBxnFLnuvDex"},{"slug":"ila Bank collaborates with Arab Financial Services to power its Blue & Switch Credit Cards","title":"ila Bank collaborates with Arab Financial Services to power its Blue & Switch Credit Cards","date":"2021-12-21","image":{"cmsLabel":"AFS_ILA","image":{"title":"Mr. Samer Soliman - CEO of AFS & Mr. Mohamed AlMaraj - CEO of ila Bank","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/2c8e80nprabl/54sNZWoF3n8R5PdGbMDShI/4c689050f813923471f16a72ba371b7a/Mr._Samer_Soliman_-_CEO_of_AFS___Mr._Mohamed_AlMaraj_-_CEO_of_ila_Bank_.png","details":{"size":1137921,"image":{"width":902,"height":672}},"fileName":"Mr. Samer Soliman - CEO of AFS & Mr. Mohamed AlMaraj - CEO of ila Bank .png","contentType":"image/png"},"__type":"Asset","__id":"54sNZWoF3n8R5PdGbMDShI"},"__type":"Image","__id":"2MMYcYAESq6tefQlOolPQI"},"shortcut":"Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa, has collaborated once more with Bahrain’s first cloud-based digital, mobile-only bank, ila Bank.","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"},{"type":"underline"}],"value":"Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 21 December 2021:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":" ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With consumer preferences for digital payments rapidly increasing, Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa, has collaborated once more with Bahrain’s first cloud-based digital, mobile-only bank, ila, powering the newly launched ila Blue and Switch credit cards.\r\n \r\nA banking pioneer that embraces cutting-edge technologies, ila Bank’s keen understanding of its customer needs is complemented by AFS’s agility in delivering the solutions of choice that clients and end-users demand. The new ila Bank credit cards are designed as part of a seamless banking experience that is built around customer needs and sets the stage for end-to-end digital credit card applications. ila Bank’s Blue and Switch credit cards offer a world of exciting and premium benefits to cardholders including offers, cashbacks, lounge access and more.\r\n\r\nCommenting on the collaboration Samer Soliman, AFS Chief Executive Officer, said: “AFS continues to work on innovation-led partnership models to offer distinctive products to its partners. In this effort, we are delighted to have collaborated with ila Bank to launch the ila Blue and Switch credit cards, two of the most rewarding Credit Cards in their own segment that offer a convenient, secure, frictionless payment experience. Our collaboration with ila Bank continues to expand AFS’s product footprint and raises the level of digital banking penetration in Bahrain, while further leading the way to a cashless economy.”\r\n\r\nAFS has partnered with ila Bank since its establishment in Bahrain in 2019, supporting it with payments technology co-innovation. Today, AFS has successfully rolled out ila Bank’s ATM enabling, debit card processing and mobile application integration and services. Adding credit card processing to this list, marks a milestone in the collaboration between the two partners. As the preferred partner for banks, challenger banks, financial institutions, Fintechs, and other payment players who are looking to digitally disrupt the traditional financial services model, AFS is committed to providing leading, technology-driven financial payment solutions to its clients and their end-users, while developing the payment modes of future.\r\n \r\nMohamed Al Maraj, CEO, ila Bank said: “With the exponential rise in the adoption of digital payments, consumers expect smart, simple and effortless payment experiences in e-commerce. We have witnessed this in the success of our debit card portfolio proven by the significant increase of online transactions. This paved the way for us to expand our product suite, encouraging us to  introduce our new credit cards, offering a fully digital user experience. We are excited to work with AFS, one of our trusted partners, to build on our efforts to bring innovative market-first products that reflect changing customer needs.”\r\n\r\n“With ila Blue and Switch credit cards we are bringing a seamless product that not only offers exclusive benefits and rewards, but also holds the customer’s need for financial health and security at the epicenter,” added Al Maraj.\r\n \r\nRegulated by The Central Bank of Bahrain, and majority-owned by Bank ABC, AFS boasts numerous ground-breaking end-to-end digital payment services and solutions. These span debit, credit, and Islamic card processing, merchant acquiring, fintech, and a suite of state-of-the-art value-added services. Its dedication to innovation has positioned AFS as a driving market force delivering a rich portfolio of payment solutions including popular digital mobile wallets, market-leading merchant acquiring services, Bahrain’s leading digital payroll solution, global contact centers and more. 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We carefully listened to and assessed our customers’ needs, wants and spending behaviours to create an unmatched credit card offering, giving users greater convenience, absolute transparency, full in-app control and a world of exciting benefits and rewards.”\r\n\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Unmatched credit card attributes","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nFrom their sleek design, exclusive benefits & rewards to the entirely digital application process and in-app control center, ila’s Credit Cards are a class of their own. The ‘ila Blue’ caters to customers, looking for greater value, rewards and discounts, and offers a 1% cashback on all transactions up to a maximum of BHD 100 monthly. While the ‘ila Switch’ targets those looking to transfer their outstanding credit card balance to ila to avail its unique offers, rewards and discounts. As part of a limited offer ending 1st March 2022, customers can transfer their existing credit card balances with other institutions to ‘ila Switch’ at 0% interest for six months. The ‘ila Switch’ also offers a 1% cashback on all transactions up to a maximum of BHD 50 monthly. ila’s credit cards come with no annual fees. \r\n\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"World of exclusive benefits, rewards and prizes","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nIn addition to cashback rewards, the ‘ila Blue’ and ‘ila Switch’ credit card customers will be eligible to enter a monthly draw for a chance to win one ounce Gold Bars for each BHD 1 spent using the credit card, at a minimum total spend of BHD 50. They will also have access to unrivalled partner offers and tailored benefits that reflect their lifestyles needs and aspirations. \r\n\r\nIn Bahrain, ila credit card users can access an extensive selection of handpicked  offers, including discounts at top-of-mind brands iMachines and D. Haus; fashion outlets Beverly Hills Polo Club, Aldo and Athlete’s & Co; dining and beverage discounts in Gulf Hotel and trending coffee baristas CAF, illy Café and Costa Coffee; entertainment and leisure discounts at the Royal Golf Club, Cinépolis Cinemas, Padel Park and Gravity, and lifestyle packages at Bahrain National Life Assurance (bnl) and Denso Service. \r\n\r\n\r\nGlobally, ila credit card holders can access Mastercard’s attractive benefits, including access to 25+ airport lounges; premium membership for shipping with MyUS.com; 20% discount on Uber; cashback on Booking.com and Cleartrip.com and exclusive European Shopping Village offers. \r\n\r\nThe full list of offers is available on the ila Bank website ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://ilabank.com/Offers"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"www.ilabank.com/Offers","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"www.ilabank.com/CreditCards"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\n\r\n“Everyone from travelers, foodies, to serial shoppers can unlock a wide array of attractive benefits, rewards, cashback and prizes that enhance their lifestyle experiences and maximize value-for-money. The ‘ila Blue’ and ‘ila Switch’ are the first of our Credit Card product suite, and we will soon bring to market additional credit card products as we continue to evolve alongside our customers.” Nada Tarada added.  \r\n\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Fully digital, seamless user experience and interface","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nila customers can complete the entire credit card application process and track their application status via the ila banking app, without the need for physical bank statements or signatures. Upon receiving an ila credit card, users will have full control of their credit card experience, including the ability to set their pins, track their spend and automate payments through the ila banking app. \r\n\r\nCommenting on the unique digital user experience, Mohamed Al Qassab, Head of Digital Experience, ila Bank said: “Our users and their experience are really the focus of everything we do at ila Bank. After collecting customer feedback throughout our digital touchpoints and in-person focus groups, we determined what an ideal credit card experience would look like for them. So, we leveraged the latest technologies to not only digitize the entire user journey but address our customers’ pain points. \r\n\r\n“Through ila’s digital lens, we have reimagined the classic credit card product to enable users to better manage their spending, automate their monthly payments, and personalize their credit card experience to their liking, ultimately benefiting their credit history and creating the ideal experience,” he concluded.\r\n\r\nSince its inception in November 2019, ila has continuously raised the bar for digital banking innovation in Bahrain and the region. Co-creating alongside its users, ila has released 20+ app upgrades and maintained excellent app ratings of 4.5/5 in Apple Store and 4.6 in Google Play. The digital mobile-only bank has recently been crowned “Best Consumer Digital Bank” and “Best Mobile Banking App” in Bahrain as part of Global Finance’s 2021 World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards in the Middle East.\r\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"category":{"category":"ila Updates","__type":"newsCategories","__id":"3xKGIu07t6dUnfAZqz17xq"},"__type":"newsItem","__id":"1rEGw7QVpvIvBNCbko8n34"},{"slug":"ila Bank – Powered by Bank ABC – Brings Apple Pay to Customers","title":"ila Bank – Powered by Bank ABC – Brings Apple Pay to Customers","date":"2021-10-05","image":{"cmsLabel":"Apple Pay - News ","image":{"title":"Ila Bank Brings Apple Pay to Customers ","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/2c8e80nprabl/4gzVME2LwLSIv4xPVXHZQo/efa92c91dc3491fd78ae0b376871f7f7/Ila_Bank_Brings_Apple_Pay_to_Customers__450px.png","details":{"size":54895,"image":{"width":450,"height":450}},"fileName":"Ila Bank Brings Apple Pay to Customers_ 450px.png","contentType":"image/png"},"__type":"Asset","__id":"4gzVME2LwLSIv4xPVXHZQo"},"__type":"Image","__id":"5BsKCoQ7Rqffe7KRDg63TW"},"shortcut":"A safer, more secure and private way to pay with iPhone and Apple Watch","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama —05 Oct 2021","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" — ila Bank, Bahrain’s fast-growing digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nCustomers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nCustomers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web in Safari without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information. Apple Pay makes it easier to pay for food and grocery deliveries, online shopping, transportation, and parking, among other things. 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Customers will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by ila Bank’s cards. \r\nFor more information on Apple Pay, visit: ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\n \r\nFor more information on ila Bank, please visit: ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.ilabank.com"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"https://www.ilabank.com","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" and follow ila Bank on social media ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"@ilabankbhr. 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The awards stand testament to ila’s customer driven, digital-first strategy which revolutionized the retail banking landscape in Bahrain and the region.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nLess than two years since its launch in November 2019, the digital, mobile-only bank has been recognised for the strength of its innovative banking model, attracting and servicing a substantial market share, the breadth of its product offering, user friendly app design and functionality, superior customer service and success of its digital initiatives such as its social media engagement and AI powered, digital assistant, ‘Fatema. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nNow in its 22nd year, the Global Finance award platform has become a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial community. This year’s entries were assessed by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing. The final winners were selected by the editors of Global Finance.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nOn this achievement, Mr. Sael Al Waary, Bank ABC’s Deputy Group CEO and Chairman of ila Bank’s Advisory Board remarked: “We are delighted to receive this remarkable recognition from one of the global financial community’s most trusted platforms. I attribute this honour to the sincere dedication and hard work of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make ila the innovative and dynamic brand that has strategically disrupted banking as we knew it. “","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\n“ila’s digital mobile-only banking offering was very well-received right from its inception, and its uptake amongst the local community has been further fuelled by the demands of a new lifestyle the global pandemic has enforced. I would like to congratulate the entire ila team on winning these accolades, which reaffirm that we have transformed banking for the new world. I also thank the panel at Global Finance for recognising ila Bank as a leading digital banking player in the Middle East,” added Mr. Al Waary.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nMohamed Al Maraj, CEO, ila Bank said: “ila has made a profound impact on the community, providing the optimal solution for Bahrain’s contactless banking needs. Not only does it offer consumers an array of financial tools at their fingertips, but it has spurred financial inclusion in Bahrain. Winning two awards on the Global Finance stage is a significant achievement which we are proud of. It stands testament to our teamwork and commitment to our purpose of elevating the banking experience in Bahrain.” ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nTo accommodate its customers’ ever-evolving banking needs, ila has continuously released app upgrades inspired by customer feedback. 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","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama, Bahrain:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" Reflecting its ongoing mission to listen to, understand and act on customer needs, ila Bank, Bahrain’s trailblazing digital, mobile-only bank, releases five new seamless app features to enhance its customers’ overall banking experience. The newly launched features were designed in response to customer feedback, received through the Bank’s various digital touchpoints, as well customer insights gained through ila’s agile banking model, powered by state-of-the-art AI and data analytics. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nAs part of its latest app enhancement, ila launched a further simplified digital onboarding process, which now empowers customers to open an account within minutes using only one ID and a selfie. This was made possible by leveraging the national eKYC platform, an extensive online database enabling financial institutions to easily authenticate clients’ identities, operated by BENEFIT in collaboration with the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), under the supervision of the Central Bank of Bahrain. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nCommenting on ila’s banking app enhancements, Mohamed Al Maraj, Chief Executive Officer, ila Bank said: “ila’s app upgrade reflects our commitment to continuously customize our offering to transform the overall banking experience in Bahrain and build on the progressive and collaborative fintech ecosystem the Government has cultivated. ila now offers an unparalleled onboarding process, reflecting our commitment to create a banking experience that is accessible and inclusive of all in our fast paced, ‘contactless’ environment.”  ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nila’s new release also includes a ‘long-press’ feature enabling customers to access key features by touching and holding on the app icon right from the home screen; enables transfers between ‘Hassala’s’, an innovative digital saving pot, further easing the saving process and driving positive behavioral change; and permits two shares for each user in a ‘Jamiyah’, a collaborative digital savings tool inspired by a longstanding regional tradition.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nNada Tarada, Head of Business & Customer at ila Bank added: “ila’s latest app release is driven by customer needs and feedback. 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The newly added feature brings the convenience of BenefitPay Bahrain to the ila app and further facilitates Bahrain’s vision of promoting a cashless society. \r\n\r\nCommenting on this latest addition to the ila banking app, Mohamed Al Maraj, CEO, ila Bank Bahrain, said: “ila is on a relentless mission to deliver innovative services that enhance the overall customer experience, particularly in payments where behavioural changes are intensifying the need for fast, effortless digital payments to be accessible to customers at all times.”\r\n\r\n“Simple, easy-to-use banking services are our ultimate goal. We constantly seek to collaborate with key fintech stakeholders and likeminded partners to transform the banking experience in Bahrain. 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Here, you allocate for your wants and those aren’t necessarily essential like a new bag, restaurant, dinner and movies out, vacations and etc. However if you can limit some wants and add more to the third category - that’s when you’re learning.\r\n\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"20% ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"-  This money goes for investments, emergency savings and just in general in a savings account so you slowly build it up. Quick tip - you should have at least 3 months of emergency savings! Start with building that if you don’t. \r\n\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Why has this rule become a favorite?\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nBecause it makes a lot of people feel better to break down things. If you can break down your income into categories that are clearly defined - then you can create a balance between what you need, want and your goals. 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The awards ceremony was held on 16 November 2020 on the side-lines of the Seamless Middle East 2020 Conference, which brings together the regional payments, banking and fintech ecosystem for two days of creative exchange and inspiration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. \r\n\r\nThis major win for the one-year-old digital-mobile only Bank in Bahrain powered by Bank ABC, MENA’s leading international bank, comes as a testament to the revolutionary banking experience offered by ila’s lifestyle banking model and partnership approach. \r\nMerging state-of-the-art technology, including sophisticated data analytics and AI, with human understanding, ila is designed to listen to its customers, study their financial behaviour and aspirations and address their pain points. Its agile product development capabilities enable it to continuously co-create tailored solutions with customers to meet their fast-changing needs and growing expectations. \r\n\r\nCommenting on this prestigious award, Bank ABC Deputy Group CEO and Chairman of ila’s Advisory Board, Sael Al Waary said: “We are thrilled to win this award after competing against prominent banks from across the Middle East. As it became evident that the financial services industry reached an inflection point a few years ago, we embraced disruption to develop an intuitive digital mobile-only bank that is attuned to the fast-changing needs of modern consumers. \r\n\r\nila empowers customers with simple, seamless and accessible end-to-end banking solutions that enable their lifestyle experiences while addressing their financial challenges and aspirations. This remarkable award from Seamless Middle East and the widespread adoption of the banking app, which is rapidly accelerating amid the current low-touch environment, prove we have successfully transformed banking for the modern world.\r\n\r\nWe also share this recognition with the Central Bank of Bahrain for creating an enabling fintech ecosystem that helped us launch our digital disruptive offering. This award reaffirms Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem is well positioned to compete in the international fintech realm and foster innovative fintech players.” added Mr. Al Waary.\r\n\r\n\r\n\rila Bank Bahrain CEO Mohamed Al Maraj remarked: “This important milestone attests to the unrivalled banking experience ila offers and the collaborative effort that went into building this innovative bank. I would like to congratulate the talented ila team, our partners and all those involved in building this truly unique bank, which has raised the benchmark for retail banking in the MENA region. I am also truly grateful for the ila user community for supporting our objective to continuously innovate and evolve with their valuable feedback.\"\r\n\r\nBuilt on 20 years of history, Seamless Middle Awards are the most coveted awards for the payments, ecommerce and retail industry with a mission to award future stars, who have demonstrated unparalleled success and excellence.\r\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"category":{"category":"ila Updates","__type":"newsCategories","__id":"3xKGIu07t6dUnfAZqz17xq"},"__type":"newsItem","__id":"6hhSZL00kx73rYVqwif2x4"},{"slug":"ila Bank launches a travel campaign for its user community","title":"ila Bank launches a travel campaign for its user community","date":"2020-11-10","shortcut":"Aligned with its commitment to propel customers on a journey towards their goals and aspirations, ila launches a travel campaign for existing and new customers","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama, Bahrain:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" ila Bank, Bahrain’s fast growing digital, mobile – only bank, launches a travel campaign for its user community. ila account holders, existing and new customers, are eligible to enter the automated draw prior 1 December 2020. This exemplifies ila’s endeavour to meet its customers’ needs and enable their long-and-short-term goals and aspirations. Three winners, selected automatically in the presence of an MOICT representative, will receive an all expense covered travel package for two to the destination of their choice. \r\n\r\nMerging cutting edge technology with human understanding, ila is designed to get to know its customers and continuously design and deploy tailored solutions that enable their experiences. With customers increasingly opening multi-currency accounts and saving for travel plans through “Hassalas”, ila’s savings pot feature, this travel campaign complements ila’s existing intuitive offering which mirrors its users’ lifestyle needs.  \r\n\r\nCommenting on this travel campaign, ila Bank Bahrain CEO Mohamed Al Maraj said: “With travel restrictions easing worldwide, customers are eager to go on a short holiday. With this in mind, we kicked off this campaign to complement current features such as the “Hassala” and multi-currency accounts that support our users travel goals. This reflects our objective to serve as a lifestyle banking partner and experience enabler.”\r\n\r\nThe travel campaign follows several social initiatives ila rolled out in 2020 to uplift its user community amid the pandemic environment. Earlier this year, ila introduced a range of attractive discounts at popular retail and service outlets, money back on groceries and food deliveries, fully paid staycations at local hotels and much more.\r\n\r\nila customers with an active account, who successfully onboard prior to December 1st, are eligible to win. Winners will receive a coupon for a fully paid trip up to BD 1050, covering flights and hotel accommodation, through Alwasat travel agency. 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The two-day agenda will include engaging discussions on some of the most pressing subjects of our times including post-pandemic recovery, low-touch economy, Bank of the future, cashless payments and sustainability. \r\n\r\nCommenting on the event, HE Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain said: “The Central Bank of Bahrain is committed to creating a market environment conducive for innovation, collaboration and sustained economic growth. We are pleased to continue our support to Bank ABC’s initiative of the MEA Fintech Forum, which has significantly advanced Bahrain’s FinTech agenda and encouraged the business and financial services community to look at their operations differently. We look forward to another engaging and successful conference this year.” \r\n\r\nMr. Sael Al Waary, Deputy Group CEO, Bank ABC said: \"2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year and has further accelerated the critical role digital will play in financial services as we move ahead. We’re excited to host this Forum, once again bringing together leading thinkers, technologists and those who are shaping tomorrow’s financial services industry to discuss pertinent subjects such as economic recovery, regulation in the digital age, cyber security and the e-commerce ecosystem.\" \r\n\r\nAs the fight against the Pandemic continues and the world economy shifts gears from “respond” to “recover,” the Forum aims to explore how disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence can be harnessed to enhance operational efficiency and meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of the customer. \r\n\r\n“We firmly believe that change should not be feared but embraced, and digital innovation and disruption is here to facilitate a fundamental shift in the industry and improve people’s lives. Through this interactive event, we facilitate collaborative discussion between world-leading industry experts, regulators and regional financial services providers to explore the potential of FinTech, and address economic growth, sustainability and financial inclusion,” Mr. Al Waary added. \r\n\r\nThe MEA Fintech Forum underlines Bank ABC’s commitment to Bahrain and the region and supports Bahrain’s vision to become a leading FinTech hub. More regional banks, financial institutions, big tech and leading consultancy’s are expected to take part in the Forum this year. Bank ABC Group including the digital, mobile-only bank, ila and digital payments provider AFS, are engaged in the development of new FinTech-led financial services and global ecosystems. \r\n\r\nBank ABC is a leading player in the MENA region’s banking industry and provides global innovative Wholesale Banking coverage and products that include Corporate and Financial Institutions coverage, Transaction Banking (Trade Finance and Cash Management), Project and Structured finance, Syndications, Treasury and Financial Markets products and Islamic Banking. 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The short snippets share quick useful tips, but for more detailed content, you can even follow them on other platforms such as YouTube and Instagram building yourself a list of advisors for various topics. \r\n\r\nThese users have recognized a need for financial experts in this social media space. Its a clear fact that millennials have low financial literacy knowledge. 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The programme is tailored to transform 20 candidates, including ila’s summer interns, into digital-oriented professionals equipped with practical skills to transform the future of banking. \r\n“The Transformers” is an innovative 3-week programme aimed at university students and graduates, who have recently joined the banking sector, empowering them to positively impact their future organisations through a set of innovative and practical digital tools, skills and concepts. It brings together 20 candidates to participate in an exciting, hands-on learning experience, preparing them to navigate the next wave of technology and future-proof their careers in the digital age. \r\n\r\nCommenting on the programme, ila Bank Bahrain CEO, Mr. Mohamed Al Maraj said: ““We are pleased to have collaborated with the BIBF, one of Bahrain’s most respected professional education institutes, to design a relevant programme that empowers local talent with essential skills and an innovative mindset to accelerate digital transformation and adapt to a changing world. These foundational ingredients will enable participants to embrace emerging technologies and fast-track the digital journeys of the organisations they join as well as the Government’s agenda to create a cashless, digital economy.”\r\n\r\nThe future innovators will be introduced to five learning tracks, starting from understanding new digital transformation concepts to learning how to accelerate their knowledge with design thinking. Topics include Artificial intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and FinTech. Participants will also learn how to effectively communicate remotely, which is a key skill in times of crisis.\r\n\r\nThe programme wraps up with a 3-day hackathon which will be held to ensure knowledge transfer through an experiential learning activity. The candidates will be asked to pitch an innovative digital idea or process improvement to ila’s management team. The winners will earn the opportunity to intern with ila for a period of two months, starting the third week of July 2020.\r\n\r\n“At ila, we are committed to developing local talent who will help us fulfil our objective to disrupt banking in the region for the benefit of society and lifestyles. We attribute the tremendous uptake of our banking app since our launch last November to our talented workforce, 90% of which are under the age of 40. Their agility, professionalism and resilience helped us continue business as usual through virtual channels despite over 50% of staff working from home due to the COVID-19 reality,” added Mr. Al Maraj.\r\n\r\nBIBF’s Director, Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh, stated, “The global economy is undergoing a digital  transformation with an increased growth and demand for a digital economy. This skills gap is now identified worldwide and the BIBF presents various training and educational solutions to meet market needs in terms of knowledge and skills related to emerging technologies. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a digitally-oriented pool of Bahraini talent to meet the ever-evolving market demands and help empower the Kingdom’s digital ecosystem.” He also, added, “We are glad to collaborate with ila Bank, to support the development of young local talent, in line with its youth empowerment vision.”\r\n\r\nHead of BIBF’s Digital Transformation & Project Management Centre Mr. Ahmed Naeemi, said, “We are committed to supporting the development of the local workforce throughout their career paths. 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I would like to congratulate the entire ila team and everyone else who contributed to developing this brand,” remarks Bank ABC’s Deputy Group CEO and Chairman of ila bank’s Advisory board Mr. Sael Al Waary.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“ila’s energetic brand mirrors the spirit of the team that built it and who they built it for. This is indeed a wonderful achievement and I am incredibly humbled by this win. The brand serves as a continuous reminder of what ila stands for: a bank that listens, understands and acts on customer needs through an extremely personalised approach to banking and financial management, powered by cutting-edge technology, AI and data analytics,” remarks Mohamed Al Maraj, CEO, ila Bank Bahrain. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Bank ABC Group Head of Communications, Fatema Yusuf added, “We are delighted to receive these awards, which attests to the great team effort and months of hard work. The smart play on the word ‘ila’ embodies the essence of the offering, which is ‘naturally smart’ and is indicative of our objective to enrich our customers’ lives with banking solutions that mirror their changing needs, goals and aspirations.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"We share this recognition with SuperUnion, our branding partner, and Bladonmore for their innovative communication support during the launch.”\n\nDedicated to the global rebranding and brand development industry, Transform MEA is organised by the UK based Transform magazine to recognise excellence in brand development, brand advancement and visual identity rebranding based on a number of criteria such as content, strategy, execution, type and business sector. 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Sparked by ila’s promise to deliver “banking that reflects you” and in response to customers’ request to create additional accounts, Hassala is a smart yet simple in-app feature that aims to nudge customers to put money away for the things that matter most or those goals they delayed due to limited financial planning tools available to them.\r\n\r\r\nDelivering on the Bank’s promise to transform banking at the launch last November, Hassala comes as part of ila’s second phase, which will see it deploy smart financial solutions that drive positive behavioural change while enhancing lifestyles. Arabic for a clay savings pot, Hassala is a fast and easy way to save for a new car, dream holiday, special gift, new born, college fund or simply a rainy day.\r\n\r\nCustomers can personalize it with a name, description and fun icon and create up to ten Hassalas to reach their goals, no matter how big or small. There’s no minimum balance required, and funds can be withdrawn and added at any time. To help flourish its customers’ savings, ila also offers tiered interest on Hassalas, as with its current BHD account, should customers choose to receive it.\r \r\n\r\nThis is just the start for ila’s Hassala. In its next version, customers will be able to set goals and track progress against their chosen targets and dates, save in multiple currencies available in the app and lock their Hassalas for specific terms and rates. Saving can’t possibly be any simpler.\r\n\r\r\nCommenting on ila’s latest app release, ila Bank Bahrain’s CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj said: “By taking the first step and creating a Hassala, our customers are able to attain their goals faster than ever before. This is just the beginning of our journey to transform banking for them. We have exciting tailored savings schemes and upgrades coming up designed with our modern, ambitious customers in mind. “\r\n\r\r\n“They encapsulate our firm commitment to create positive social impact through effortless money management solutions available at their fingertips, on their mobile devices. And as we learn more about our customers’ aspirations and financial pain points, we will continue to evolve and co-create future versions of ila alongside them,” he added.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"category":{"category":"ila Updates","__type":"newsCategories","__id":"3xKGIu07t6dUnfAZqz17xq"},"__type":"newsItem","__id":"6HyWee1Ffu2Lhq1OLz9Z4z"},{"slug":"ila Bank Bahrain launches its first “Virtual Internship Programme”","title":"ila Bank Bahrain launches its first “Virtual Internship Programme”","date":"2020-06-07","shortcut":"This comes as part of ila’s unwavering commitment to equip local talent with the knowledge and skill-set for a thriving career in FinTech","articleBody":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Manama, Bahrain:","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" ila Bank Bahrain, Bahrain’s fast-growing digital mobile-only bank, launches its first ever “Virtual Internship Programme” for university students and fresh graduates. The initiative commenced via an engaging social media campaign and digital contests encouraging students to apply. Underpinning ila’s commitment to supporting the local community, the internship is designed to empower young Bahraini talent with the skill-set and confidence to seek a career in the FinTech and digital banking space.\r\n\r\nIn light of the unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are experiencing major obstacles and disruptions to their routines. These vary from adjusting to study from home, adapting to the new ‘virtual’ way of learning, to struggling to carry out their usual summer internship programmes, which often are mandatory to fulfilling their degree requirements. On the other hand, recent graduates are challenged with finding employment in the current pandemic environment.\r\n\r\nCommenting on the virtual internships, ila Bank Bahrain CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj said: “At ila, we are adaptive and resilient when dealing with change, and being agile in such a fast-paced world is crucial to success, especially in uncertain times like these. This drove us to innovate instead of canceling our summer internship programs.”\r\n\r\nAs a homegrown bank that has received tremendous encouragement from the local community, ila endeavors to support the development of local talent through highs and lows. This innovative virtual programme will prepare students for a fulfilling career in FinTech from the comfort of their own home. It follows a series of initiatives ila has launched in line with its youth empowerment vision.\r\n\r\nInternships are crucial for the development of students, enabling them to put the theory they have learnt at university to practice in a real-life work environment. The skills obtained from internships are invaluable for their future and can help them grow both personally and professionally.\r\n\r\nAs the global pandemic has forced many organisations to digitalise, it is fair to say that virtual working will continue to an extent in the post- COVID-19 world. Hence, this ‘Virtual Internship Programme’ promises a valuable experience for students and will contribute towards developing skilled and resilient talent ready to enter for the workforce.\r\n\r\nThe ‘Virtual Internship Programme’ will kick-off in July 2020 for a period of eight weeks. 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This strategic alliance illustrates Bank ABC and Bahrain FinTech Bay‘s continued commitment to play a pivotal role in the development of the fintech ecosystem in the Kingdom of Bahrain and expedite its transformation into a cashless, digital economy.\r\n\r\r\nAs part of the agreement, Bank ABC Group representatives, Dr. Yousif Almas, Group Chief Innovation Officer, Mohamed Al Maraj, ila Bank Bahrain Chief Executive Officer, Amira Ismail, Head of Business Development – Acquiring, AFS, joined BFB’s advisory board to enhance collaboration between the two parties and support BFB’s endeavor to foster innovation and empower fintech start-ups to contribute to the development of the fintech landscape in Bahrain.\r\n\r\n \rThis partnership builds on Bank ABC’s commitment to lead the fintech revolution in the MENA region and support local efforts to attract fintechs and entrepreneurs to establish a footing in Bahrain and tap into the vast potential for innovative financial services in the MENA region. The MENA region’s growing youth population, with more than half of its residents under the age of 25, and large underserved blue-collar segments make it an ideal market to deploy inclusive fintech solutions.\r\n\r\n \rOn behalf of the Group, Bank ABC Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Yousif Almas, remarked: “At Bank ABC, we are dedicated to cultivating disruptive thinking and innovation in the financial services industry. The current unprecedented pandemic underscores the importance of empowering customers with accessible digital solutions that fulfil their needs and has nudged financial institutions to rethink their offerings. We are delighted to facilitate the industry’s digital transformation through our collaboration with Bahrain Fintech Bay.”\r\n\r\r\nOn his part, ila Bank Bahrain CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj, said: “The success of our fast-growing digital, mobile only bank illustrates the strong appetite in the Kingdom of Bahrain for seamless, smart banking solutions that empower customers to take charge of their financial lives.”\r\n\r\r\n“This is further evidenced by the surge in ila’s customer base and transaction volume, which has quadrupled, amid the current social distancing practices. Our partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay will help us bridge the local community with a global network of fintech enablers and providers, boost efforts to create a vibrant digital economy and promote Bahrain as the region’s leading fintech hub, creating long-lasting positive change for our community,” he added.\r\n\r\r\nAmira Ismail, Head of Business Development – Acquiring, AFS commented on the development: “AFS has been part of the larger regional fintech movement for many years. We are committed to expediting the growth and acceleration of fintech activities across payments ecosystems in Bahrain and beyond. Our innovative merchant acquiring and fintech solutions are game-changing and market leading offerings that support our partners, seamlessly embedding fintech innovation through lifestyle-driven solutions that enhance how we transact.”\r \r\n\r\nBahrain Fintech Bay Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Danish said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership across the Bank ABC group. Our commitment to enabling innovation within the financial services industry, coupled with our robust network of like-minded partners will further drive our strategic national efforts towards enhancing our digital economy.\r\n\r\r\nDuring this global health crisis, innovation and ingenuity will be more significant than ever before. 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This tie-up with ila will go a long way in facilitating individual contributions to the Foundation’s initiatives and expediting relief for those most in need. It also ensures that users have access to support RHF’s future ambitions.\r\n\r\n\rReinforcing the Bank’s commitment to social responsibility, this collaboration reflects ila’s commitment to leverage its technology and innovation to empower communities and act as a catalyst for positive change.  It stems from the sense of community and partnership, which is prevalent across many entities and individuals in Bahrain.\r\n\r\n\rCommenting on the agreement, Mohamed Al Maraj, CEO of ila Bank Bahrain said: “This agreement captures the essence of the ila brand which is about positive transformation, propelling individuals to reach the turning point in their lives and achieve their aspirations. By enabling our community to contribute to RHF’s existing and future initiatives, we hope to create a promising future for those in need and drive long-lasting positive change in Bahrain.”\r\n\r\r\nila’s ‘Donate to Charity’ app feature was introduced as part of the Bank’s endeavor to continuously deploy seamless, smart banking solutions that simplify financial transactions and fulfil customer needs. 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Prior to this appointment, Mohamed served as the COO of ila Bank. Previously, he played a key role in several Group level initiatives including the establishment of Bank ABC’s DIFC office, upgrade of its Singapore office, and the launch of B-wallet, and acquiring POS machines for Bank ABC’s digital payments subsidiary, AFS.\r\n\r\nCommenting on the appointment, Sael Al Waary, the Deputy Group CEO of Bank ABC said: “Mohamed’s journey at Bank ABC exemplifies our commitment to promote growth from within. I am confident Mohamed will successfully lead ila Bank’s young and dynamic team to push boundaries and promote smart banking in Bahrain.”\r\n\r\nOn his new mandate, Mohamed said: “I am grateful for the confidence Bank ABC has had in me over the last five years. I am extremely proud of this Bahrain-born brand and the phenomenal team we have built so far. ila has exciting things planned for the year that will set new benchmarks in the region’s retail banking industry and we envision to champion the digital retail landscape in Bahrain and the wider region.”\r\n\r\nBefore joining Bank ABC, Mohamed was a Senior Associate with the investment bank, Perella Weinberg Partners, in New York. He holds a B.Sc. in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, United States.\r\n\r\nFor two years in the making, ila - a smart, intuitive, agile mobile-only Bank - was conceived to offer seamless banking experiences that reflect modern lifestyles, address financial pain points and accelerate inclusion, through its accessibility on ubiquitous smart devices as well as its lowest income threshold to open an account in the market.\r\n\r\nila Bank is a digital, mobile only banking entity in Bahrain powered by Bank ABC, MENA’s leading international bank. Aided by artificial intelligence and data analytics, the intuitive app is designed to appeal and serve a wide section of users ranging from millennials and older age groups to blue collar workers. The app’s current offerings include completely digital onboarding, instant virtual card for online transactions, physical debit card, multi-currency account and a current account that offers interest without a minimum balance or tenure. ila app is available for download on Google Play and Apple App stores. 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The launch took place in an impressive ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Bahrain on 24th November amidst government and Central Bank dignitaries, business community leaders along with ila and Bank ABC staff.   \r\nArabic for the word ‘to’, ila promises to propel its users from where they are, “to” where they want to be, enabling their long-and-short-term goals and aspirations though an extremely personalised approach to banking and financial management, aided by cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data analytics.\r\n\r\n“At Bank ABC, we see change as an opportunity – to become more relevant to our customers and to evolve and to grow with them,” says Dr. Khaled Kawan, Group CEO of Bank ABC. “This is an exciting time not just for us, but also for the country. Digital transformation presents a huge opportunity to drive lasting positive change throughout the Kingdom, something that Bank ABC is proud to be leading.”\r\n\r\nAs opposed to traditional banks, ila has been conceived and built differently from the ground up, keeping the customers and their rapidly evolving needs at its core: ila is agile, connected and intuitive.\r\n\r\n“We recognise that the customers of today are not the same as the customers of tomorrow,” added Bank ABC Deputy Group CEO Mr. Sael Al Waary, who is spearheading this strategic initiative.\r\n\r\n“And so, it became our obsession and challenge to create a bank that mirrors their fast, connected and always on the go lifestyles. We merged cutting edge technology and human understanding to create a bank that is aligned with modern life… \r\n\r\nila is designed to listen to our customers, study their lifestyles and priorities, and offer them an intuitive banking support that is completely attuned with their financial needs, something that is also deftly conveyed by our brand promise, ‘Banking that reflects you’,” said Mr. Al Waary.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"title":"IMG 0438-2-72dpi","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/2c8e80nprabl/7wbgxSqkzxxD2BX640OgnN/155345f002d2d2d1d06305cad1f84345/IMG_0438-2-72dpi.jpg","details":{"size":225792,"image":{"width":800,"height":533}},"fileName":"IMG_0438-2-72dpi.jpg","contentType":"image/jpeg"},"__type":"Asset","__id":"7wbgxSqkzxxD2BX640OgnN"}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"ila’s initial offering:\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nCompletely digital onboarding within minutes with just two forms of ID and a selfie.\r\nUsers are issued a Virtual debit card as soon as they onboard for immediate use for online transactions.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Flexible funding options including in-app integration with the country’s leading payment channel.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Multiple foreign currency accounts that can be linked to a single card. Users can transfer funds between these accounts without the worry of excessive fees.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"A current account that encourages people to save more by rewarding them with a higher interest rate on higher balance, which will be calculated daily and paid monthly.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"In-app full card control features, including set/reset pin, freeze/unfreeze a misplaced card, block and instantly reorder in the case of lost or stolen cards\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Digital DNATM Customer Assistant Fatema, who will be available across social media to keep people and community informed about ila and will be able to answer customer questions through ila’s website 24/7.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“This is the beginning of the journey, and as we gather more insights about our customers, ila will evolve as well, giving users the chance to co-create future features,” says Mr. Al Waary. “With ila we aim to offer lifestyle banking that caters to your everyday life needs from the moment you wake up till you go to sleep.”\r\n\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Driving positive social impact\r\n","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r\nila has created quality jobs and internships for young Bahraini professionals - over 80% of ila employees are Bahraini and 84% are under 40 years old. 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