Jamal Al-Awadhi, CEO of Al Hilal Bank

Al Hilal Bank, one of the institutions affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, announced the appointment of Jamal Al Awadhi as CEO to lead the growth process and consolidate Al Hilal Bank’s position as one of the leading digital banks compatible with Islamic Sharia in the UAE.

The bank stated in a statement that Al-Awadhi is considered one of the leading and experienced national talents with more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions in various sectors including financial services, media, and technology, as well as the aviation sector.

Before joining Al Hilal Bank in May 2024 as Deputy CEO, Al-Awadhi served as Chief Operating Officer at UBank and CEO of Abu Dhabi Media.

Alaa Erekat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hilal Bank and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, said: “I am pleased to welcome Jamal Al Awadhi to his new position as CEO of Al Hilal Bank at a time when the bank is witnessing a qualitative transformation in the field of the digital banking industry that is compatible with Islamic Sharia.”

He added: “Given his extensive professional career and insightful vision, his distinguished leadership will constitute a pivotal element in the success of (Al-Hilal’s) digital strategy, ensuring the ability to achieve an accelerated pace of growth and raise customer experience to exceptional levels.”