Solidarity named best

MANAMA: First Leasing Bank and Solidarity took home top honours at the Islamic Finance News Awards Ceremony 2008 held in Dubai.

First Leasing Bank was named the Best Islamic Leasing Provider, while Solidarity received the Best Takaful Provider award for the second year in a row.

The awards were accepted by First Leasing Bank chief executive officer James Cracco and Ithmaar banking group public relations director Bassel Hanbali, on behalf of Solidarity chief executive officer Sameer Al Wazzan.

The Islamic Finance News Awards, which honour outstanding achievements in the Islamic financial industry, set the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

The poll that determines the award winners is widely-recognised as one of the most accurate and unbiased in the industry.