Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa District, marking its presence as the first private bank in Thambala and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community.
Responding to the long-standing need for a convenient and accessible banking facility in the area, the new SBC, is located at Al-Hilal Pura, Thambala, offers customers 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits and cheque deposits, ensuring unmatched ease and convenience for residents, merchants, and traders.
The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Amana Bank’s Assistant Vice President SME and Regional Branches, Arshad Adnan; Head of Retail Sales and Acquisition Channels, Mohamed Asmil and Kaduruwela Branch Manager, Razick Jiffry.
The event was graced by the presence of Divisional Secretary, Lankapura, H. M. Vishaka S. Jayawardhana; representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama, Trustees of the Thambala Jummah Masjid, along with local business representatives and area residents.
Arshad Adnan Assistant Vice President stated; “Thambala is a close-knit community located within one of Sri Lanka’s key agricultural regions, sustained by the Mahaweli River. By establishing this Self Banking Centre, we are pleased to provide residents, farmers, traders, and small businesses with convenient 24/7 access to secure banking services. This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting local livelihoods, strengthening rural economic activity and contributing to inclusive national development.”
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries.
Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks was recognised amongst the Top 50 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker. Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.
Source: Daily News