Dubai, November 14, 2009: In line with its ongoing commitment to customer care and technical innovation, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today the launch of its new Al Islami Online Banking system. The launch marks the first phase in the modernisation initiative of Al Islami Online Banking.

This upgraded system provides a simple, user-friendly experience and includes many value-added enhancements, such as an improved look and feel, graphical representation of account and card transactions, detailed information across all banking relationships, complete online setup and maintenance of login credentials, as well as customisable account management and security settings.

It now offers more than 50 services and functions at a click of a button, allowing customers to meet their banking requirements 24 hours a day. The faster and user-friendly Al Islami Online Banking is protected by state-of-the-art security enhancements.

“Dubai Islamic Bank has always been at the forefront of innovation, using technology to enhance the banking experience of our valued customers,” said Musabbah Al Qaizi, Senior Vice President and Head of Electronic Banking Services Department, DIB. “Our customers lead an increasingly busy lifestyle, seeking convenience and flexibility, thus prompting the move towards automating more areas of our operations. As increasing numbers of customers choose to bank with DIB, we are committed to providing additional transactional ease and convenience. We encourage all DIB customers to enjoy the benefits of online banking from the comfort of their homes and offices by visiting DIB website on www.alislami.ae.”

According to the most recently available data, Middle East Internet usage increased a stunning 1,177 per cent between 2000-2008. Currently, there are more than 48 million Internet users in the region – who spend an average 22 minutes a day online. In the UAE, which has the highest Internet penetration rate in the Middle East, nearly 60 per cent of the population is now online.

-ends-