First Finance Company (FFC), a member of Barwa Bank Group, was recognised as “Best Business Finance Company” at the “2014 Banker Middle East Industry Awards” held on June 3 in Dubai.
This was the third consecutive year that CPI Financial bestowed the award to FFC for its comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant financial solutions and “exceptional customer service.”
FFC chief executive officer Eslah Assem said the company continues to perform “at the very highest level” within the industry and constantly works to refine product proposition to ensure flexible, fast, and tailored financial services to customers.
“These awards prove our leading position in the industry by delivering customers new and innovative products and services that are both highly-attractive and consistent with their ethical beliefs,” Assem said.
FFC deputy CEO Yousif al-Subaie thanked the company’s professional team for showing “exceptional commitment” to provide “outstanding service excellence, consistent with the highest international standards and in accordance with Islamic Shariah principles.”
Since its inception, FFC has focused on delivering a comprehensive and innovative range of market-leading consumer finance services, including auto and home finance that offer “great value and outstanding features.”
To support Qatar’s booming economy, FFC also offers a range of Shariah-complaint financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide flexible down payment, instalments for up to 48 months, fast and simple performance, and flexible payment scheme.
To empower entrepreneurs, FFC’s SME product also provides financing to startups that have been operational for more than six months or less than a year.