Commercial Bank has received four accolades at the ‘World's Best Digital Bank Awards 2026’ by Global Finance.
In corporate banking, Commercial Bank was named ‘Best Trade Finance Services’ in both Qatar and the Middle East, while in retail banking, it was recognised as ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank’ in the Middle East and Qatar.
Commercial Bank Group CEO Stephen Moss said, “We believe technology should deliver practical value for our customers, whether that means helping businesses manage complex trade transactions or making everyday banking simpler and more convenient. These awards reflect our progress across both corporate and retail banking, in Qatar and across the region. We will continue to build on that progress, with a clear focus on our customers and the trust they place in us.”
In corporate banking, the ‘Best Trade Finance Services’ awards reflect Commercial Bank’s digital tools for importers and exporters across the Gulf, enabling clients to track document status, cargo releases, and payment obligations online in real time.
Fahad Badar, EGM, Chief Wholesale and International Banking officer at Commercial Bank, said: “Trade finance depends on speed, accuracy and trust. We continue to invest in tools that give our clients greater visibility over their transactions and help them manage the process more efficiently. Being named best in Qatar and the Middle East reflects the work our teams are doing to support businesses and their international trade needs.”
In consumer banking, the awards reflect Commercial Bank’s focus on delivering a connected digital experience through the CBQ Mobile App and Internet Banking.Shahnawaz Rashid, EGM and head of Retail Banking at Commercial Bank, said: “We are honoured to be recognised as the ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank’ in Qatar and the Middle East. At Commercial Bank, our vision is to make banking effortless by seamlessly integrating it into our customers’ everyday lives.
“Through continuous innovation, we are enhancing convenience, accessibility, and personalisation across our digital channels. This award is a reflection of our teams’ dedication and inspires us to continue setting new benchmarks for customer experience and digital banking excellence.”
Commercial Bank stated that it will continue to invest in digital banking across corporate and retail banking, as customer needs evolve.
