Awj Financial Services, Consulting and Arbitration Company has announced a distinguished academic and professional achievement, marked by the 100% success rate of all participants enrolled through the company in the Certified Islamic Arbitrator and Expert (CIEA) examination, which was held on April 3, 2026, via Zoom, in partnership with the International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA), for which Awj serves as the official representative in Palestine.
This collective success reflects the advanced level of Awj’s specialized training programs, developed through a comprehensive methodology that effectively integrates Shariah-based theoretical foundations with practical professional applications, in alignment with the evolving needs of Islamic financial institutions. The cohort included a distinguished group of professionals, comprising managers and employees from the Arab Islamic Bank, as well as researchers holding master’s degrees in Islamic finance, highlighting the program’s strong impact in building highly qualified and competent professionals within the Islamic finance sector.
The company emphasized that the CIEA certification is recognized as one of the leading international professional qualifications in the field of Islamic arbitration and expert practice, playing a vital role in enhancing professional competence and equipping participants with the necessary skills to handle financial and arbitration matters in accordance with Shariah principles and internationally recognized professional standards.
In this context, Dr. Fadi Mahmoud Abu Diak, General Manager of Awj, stated that this achievement reflects the participants’ dedication and professionalism, while also demonstrating the effectiveness of Awj’s training vision, which focuses on developing highly qualified experts and arbitrators capable of competing at both local and international levels. He further affirmed the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality programs that contribute to advancing the Islamic finance industry.
Awj also extended its sincere appreciation to the management of the Arab Islamic Bank, represented by its General Manager Mr. Hani Nasser, for their continuous support and strong commitment to professional development and human capital investment as a key driver of institutional excellence. The company also commended the efforts of the Bank’s Training Department, represented by its Director Mr. Rateb Attiani, for their dedicated and ongoing work in enhancing staff capabilities through specialized training programs and professional certifications, which significantly contribute to strengthening the Bank’s institutional performance and reputation.
The participants, in turn, expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr. Fadi Mahmoud Abu Diak and Awj Company for the high-quality training experience, highlighting the program’s academic depth, practical focus, and professional follow-up, all of which played a direct role in achieving this outstanding collective success.
This achievement comes as part of Awj’s ongoing mission to develop specialized competencies in Islamic economics and finance. The company continues to deliver internationally aligned professional training programs aimed at preparing a new generation of experts and arbitrators capable of leading the sector with excellence and professionalism, further reinforcing Awj’s position as a leading and trusted provider of specialized certifications and professional development programs.
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