Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has received 11 local and regional awards at the Global Finance World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2026, across consumer and corporate digital banking categories.
Most notably, QIB was named ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank in the Middle East 2026’. The recognition reinforces the bank’s leadership in digital banking in Qatar and the Middle East and reflects its continued investment in innovation, customer experience, digital and financing solutions.
The Best Consumer Digital Bank in the Middle East 2026 award represents a significant regional recognition of QIB’s consumer digital banking proposition and its continued focus on delivering innovative, seamless, and customer-centric digital experiences.
In the consumer banking category, QIB was named ‘Overall Best Consumer Digital Bank in Qatar’ and received the ‘Best Mobile Banking App in Qatar’ award. The bank was also recognised for ‘Best Online Product Offerings in Qatar and the Middle East’, ‘Best Precision Credit & Lending in Qatar’, and ‘Best in Social Media Marketing & Services in Qatar’.
The accolades reflect QIB’s continued efforts to provide customers with simple, secure, and integrated digital banking experiences. Today, the award-winning QIB Mobile App offers more than 320 features and services, while 99% of retail financial transactions are completed through self-service channels.
QIB’s corporate digital banking capabilities were also recognised with the ‘Best Digital Payments Strategy in Qatar and the Middle East’, ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank in Qatar’, and ‘Best Mobile Banking App in Qatar’ awards.
The recognitions highlight QIB’s continued investment in digital platforms, payments, merchant solutions, and innovative technologies that enable corporate customers to manage their banking needs more efficiently and securely.
The awards complement QIB’s strong financial performance. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, QIB reported a net profit of QR3.52bn, representing 2% growth compared to the same period in 2025. Total assets reached QR235.5bn, representing growth of 9.7% compared to September 30, 2025, while QIB maintained a cost-to-income ratio of 16.2%, the best in the Qatari banking sector.
QIB Group CEO Bassel Gamal said, "We are pleased to receive 11 prestigious awards from Global Finance across consumer and corporate digital banking. These recognitions reflect the strength of our business and digital strategy at both the individual and corporate levels, as well as our commitment to continuous innovation and delivering meaningful, secure, and seamless experiences that meet our customers’ evolving needs.
"I would like to thank our board of directors for their continued support, our customers for their trust and loyalty, and our team for their dedication and drive in advancing our digital banking journey.”
QIB remains committed to advancing its digital transformation and introducing innovative Shariah-compliant solutions that enhance customer experience, accessibility, and convenience.
The bank will continue investing in technology and digital capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its consumer and corporate customers and further strengthen its position as a leading digital bank in Qatar and the region.