Qatar Islamic Bank (the Bank) won 11 local and regional awards at the Global Finance Awards for the Best Digital Bank in the World for the year 2026, in the categories of digital banking services for individuals and companies, the most important of which is the award for the Best Digital Bank for Individuals in the Middle East for the year 2026. This honor confirms the bank’s leadership in the field of digital banking services in Qatar and the Middle East, and reflects its continued investments in innovation, customer experience, and digital and financial solutions.
The Best Retail Bank in the Middle East for 2026 award represents a prominent regional recognition for the bank’s digital retail banking services and its continued focus on providing innovative and seamless digital experiences centered around customer needs.
In the field of digital banking services for individuals, the bank won the award for the best digital bank for individuals in Qatar, and the award for the best mobile application in Qatar. It also won two awards for the best online product offers in Qatar and the Middle East, the best award in credit and finance in Qatar, and the best award in marketing and services via social media in Qatar. These awards reflect the bank’s ongoing efforts to provide easy, safe and integrated digital banking experiences to customers. Today, the award-winning QIB mobile application offers more than 320 features and services, while 99% of individuals’ financial transactions are completed through self-service channels.
In the field of digital banking services for companies, the bank won two awards for the best digital payments strategy in Qatar and the Middle East, the award for the most innovative digital bank in Qatar, and the award for the best mobile application for companies in Qatar. These awards highlight the bank’s continued investments in digital platforms, payments, merchant solutions and innovative technologies, which enable corporate clients to manage their banking needs more efficiently and securely.
These awards confirm the bank’s strong financial performance. During the six-month period ending on September 30, 2026, the bank achieved net profits attributable to shareholders amounting to 3,525.2 million Qatari riyals, with a growth rate of 2% compared to the same period in 2025. The total assets of the bank also amounted to 235.5 billion Qatari riyals, recording a growth of 9.7% compared to September 30, 2025, and the bank maintained a cost-to-income ratio of 16.2%, which is the best in the Qatari banking sector.
Mr. Basil Gamal, CEO of the Bank’s Group, said: “We are pleased to receive 11 prestigious awards from Global Finance in the categories of digital banking services for individuals and companies. These awards reflect the strength of our business and digital strategy at the individual and corporate levels, in addition to our commitment to continuous innovation and providing valuable, safe and seamless experiences that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
He added, “I would like to thank the Board of Directors for its continued support, our customers for their trust and loyalty, and our team for its dedication and efforts to continue developing our journey in the field of digital banking services.”
The bank continues its commitment to developing the digital transformation process and providing innovative solutions compatible with the provisions of Islamic Sharia that will enhance customer experience, ease of access to services, and provide the highest levels of comfort. The bank will continue to invest in technology and enhance its digital capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its individual and corporate customers, and consolidate its position as a leading bank in the field of digital banking services in Qatar and the region.
