Jeddah: The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has announced the winners of the IsDBI eBook Reader App Review Competition, an initiative launched to gather user insights aimed at enhancing the Institute's digital reading platform.
The competition invited users of the IsDBI eBook Reader across iOS, Android, and cloud-based versions to submit evaluations focusing on ease of use, interface and navigation, speed, reading features, and overall library experience. Participants were encouraged to provide constructive feedback to help shape the future of digital access to knowledge in Islamic economics and finance.
Following a rigorous evaluation of all submissions, IsDBI announced the winners as follows: Hazwani Bt Mohd Mohadis secured the first prize and will receive US$1,500 along with a certificate; Hassan Ali Abbasi won the second prize of US$1,000 and a certificate; while Mohammed Musa and Is'haq Said Muhammad were declared joint third prize winners, each receiving US$700 and a certificate.
IsDBI stated that the winners will be contacted directly in the coming days to receive their awards.
According to the Institute, the winning reviews were selected based on depth of insight, creativity, relevance to the Reader's objectives, and accuracy of observations. The recommendations will play an important role in guiding upcoming upgrades to the IsDBI eBook Reader and its online bookstore.
Speaking on the occasion, Acting Director General of IsDBI Dr Sami Al-Suwailem said that the valuable insights shared by participants would directly contribute to improving user experience and strengthening the Reader's role as a global knowledge platform. He appreciated all contributors for their thoughtful engagement and commitment to advancing knowledge in Islamic economics and finance.
The IsDBI eBook Reader, available as a mobile application and cloud-based web platform, provides access to more than 500 publications covering Islamic economics, finance, and development. The Reader remains a central component of the Institute's mission to broaden access to high-quality knowledge resources.