QIIB has won the ‘Best Islamic Retail Bank Qatar’ and ‘Excellence in Islamic SME Banking Qatar’ awards from World Economic Magazine for 2026, adding to its strong record of international recognition and banking achievements.
The awards recognise QIIB’s excellence and leadership in shaping the future of Islamic banking and its success in developing comprehensive services that meet individual customers’ needs and aspirations while supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In selecting QIIB for the retail banking award, World Economic Magazine highlighted the bank’s ability to transform the customer experience through advanced digital channels.
Its assessment also recognised QIIB’s smart financing solutions, which combine ease of use and security with a swift response to customers’ evolving needs.
The SME Banking Award, instituted by World Economic Magazine, recognises another complementary area of QIIB’s strength and expertise.
The World Economic Magazine praised QIIB’s leadership and initiatives to support businesses, highlighting its flexible, innovative financing solutions and the banking environment it has created to help SMEs thrive.
By combining Shariah compliance with operational flexibility, these services support business growth and stimulate market activity.
Omar Abdulaziz al-Meer, head of Corporate Banking at QIIB, said: “We are delighted to receive these two awards from World Economic Magazine. They represent a vote of confidence in QIIB and further international recognition of our strategy, which centres on continuous innovation to deliver an exceptional banking experience for customers across all sectors.
“Being named ‘Best Islamic Retail Bank in Qatar’ demonstrates how we have translated our plans into tangible benefits for customers in their everyday lives. Our ambition has always extended beyond digitising transactions.”
He continued, “We have focused on creating a smart banking experience that enables customers to open accounts, obtain financing and manage payments easily and efficiently through our innovative digital channels, particularly mobile banking.”
On the bank’s support for businesses, al-Meer said: “The ‘Excellence in Islamic SME Banking award’ reflects our commitment to this vital sector and its important role in the national economy. We have developed a comprehensive range of banking services that give businesses and startups easy access to tailored financing and operational solutions. These help them manage their finances efficiently, giving them the flexibility to grow and expand.”
Al-Meer also emphasised the alignment between QIIB’s strategy and national priorities: “Both awards reflect our broader efforts to advance digital transformation in financial services and strengthen our leadership in the sector. These efforts are fully aligned with the Third Financial Sector Strategy launched by Qatar Central Bank and support the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Looking ahead, he noted: “Our customers’ satisfaction and continued trust guide everything we do and remain the true measure of our performance. These awards provide us even greater motivation to keep investing in advanced technology and enhancing our banking services so we can consistently deliver the best for our customers.”
The two awards build on QIIB’s recent achievements and widespread recognition in digital banking solutions and personal and corporate financing, further affirming its position as a leading bank.
