Siraj Holding LLC, a private investment firm chaired by Mr. Ahmed Khalaf Al Otaiba, has announced the acquisition of Al Hilal Takaful from Al Hilal Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
This acquisition marks a new phase of operations for Al Hilal Takaful and establishes it as the premier provider of various takaful solutions for individuals, employers, and government entities across the UAE. The move is poised to strengthen Shariah compliant Islamic insurance offerings with elevated services for the clientele, says Siraj Holding in a statement.
Ahmed Khalaf Al Otaiba, Chairman of Siraj Holding said: “With the limited number of takaful institutions in the market, we have long observed a gap in services and offerings in the sector. Our vision is to refine the offerings in the industry and develop tailor made solutions for today’s consumers in the UAE. We will do this by applying innovative technologies and by developing new approaches. We are also bringing together a league of experts and transform Al Hilal Takaful into a world-class insurance frontrunner and are committed to offering clients outstanding solutions for all their protection needs”
The firm plans to rebrand and align with the new leadership and group operating model following the completion of regulatory formalities.
This transaction was completed with ZEMYD Consultancy as acquisition partners and financial advisory, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP acted as the legal advisor to the transaction.
