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Doha Bank’s sustainable bond named ‘Best Sustainable Finance Initiative’ by MEED
Doha Bank has been awarded the ‘Best Sustainable Finance Initiative’ at the MEED Mena Banking Excellence Corporate & Investment Awards 2026, recognising the bank's pioneering role in advancing sustainable finance and capital market innovation in Qatar.
The award celebrates Doha Bank's landmark achievement of successfully issuing and listing the first sustainable bond on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), setting a new benchmark for sustainable capital market development in Qatar and reinforcing the country's position as an emerging hub for sustainable finance in the region.
Valued at QR500mn, the bond carries a three-year maturity and a fixed annual return of 4.50%, following the successful completion of all technical, regulatory, and administrative requirements for listing. The transaction marked a historic milestone for Qatar's financial sector and demonstrated growing investor confidence in sustainable investment opportunities.
Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal al-Thani, Group CEO, stated: "This recognition is a testament to Doha Bank's unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability into its core business strategy and financing activities. The successful issuance and listing of Qatar's first sustainable bond represent a transformative step towards mobilising capital for sustainable development while supporting the long-term resilience and diversification of the national economy."
The sustainable bond issuance contributes directly to the advancement of Qatar's financial ecosystem by expanding the range of sustainable financing instruments available to investors and issuers. It also aligns with evolving global trends in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and sustainable finance.
Furthermore, the initiative supports the objectives of Qatar's Third Financial Sector Strategy, which identifies sustainability as a key cross-cutting priority for the continued modernisation and competitiveness of the financial sector. The bond listing enhances market depth and liquidity while providing transparent, well-regulated investment opportunities for both local and international investors.
The award underscores Doha Bank's leadership in sustainable finance and reflects its ongoing efforts to deliver innovative financial solutions that create long-term value for stakeholders while contributing to Qatar's sustainability ambitions and economic diversification goals.
As sustainable finance continues to gain momentum globally, Doha Bank remains committed to developing innovative products and financing solutions that support environmental and social progress while strengthening the resilience of the financial sector and the broader economy.