Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) bagged six "prestigious" awards at The Digital Banker’s Middle East & North Africa Retail and Banking Innovation Awards 2021.
QIB was awarded ‘Best Digital Bank in Qatar’ and ‘Best Retail Bank in Qatar’ and Bassel Gamal was named ‘CEO of the Year in Qatar’.
At the regional level, QIB received another three awards: ‘Best Mobile Banking’, ‘Best Digital Account Opening’, ‘Excellence in Digital Innovation’ in the Middle East.
The Middle East & Africa Retail Banking Innovation Awards programme recognises and celebrates the region’s preeminent consumer banking institutions that are championing innovation and contributing to the industry while demonstrating strong financial performance and business growth.
“The awards are globally acclaimed and co-judged by leading consultancies and seminal subject matter experts internationally, who review submissions and name winners against a stringent set of awards criteria,” QIB said.
On the recognition, QIB Group CEO Bassel Gamal said, “We are pleased to receive these recognitions which reiterate our efforts and commitment to understanding our customers’ needs and delivering innovative digital solutions. QIB is one of the leading institutions in digital innovation in both the local and regional markets as we have fully digitalised our core products and services, always keeping our customers’ needs at the core of our business strategy.
“At QIB, we are committed to continue contributing to the evolution of the banking industry in Qatar with innovative digital-driven products and sustainable banking solutions. Thanks to our investments and focus in upgrading our mobile banking services, the QIB Mobile App has become the preferred channel of all our retail customers, offering them the fastest and most secure banking experience in Qatar.”
QIB is the first Bank in Qatar to introduce a complete ‘Digital Onboarding’ solution on its mobile app, allowing prospective customers to start a relationship with the Bank by opening a savings or current account within minutes.
QIB is the first Islamic bank in the world to introduce instant finance through the app allowing pre-approved customers to get personal financing in a few clicks.
Last year, QIB launched the ‘Instant Credit Card’. The innovative service, a first-of-its-kind in Qatar, offers pre-approved QIB customers the opportunity to instantly apply, get approval and receive a credit card tailored to their specific needs, all through the mobile app.
At the regional level, QIB received another three awards: ‘Best Mobile Banking’, ‘Best Digital Account Opening’, ‘Excellence in Digital Innovation’ in the Middle East.
The Middle East & Africa Retail Banking Innovation Awards programme recognises and celebrates the region’s preeminent consumer banking institutions that are championing innovation and contributing to the industry while demonstrating strong financial performance and business growth.
“The awards are globally acclaimed and co-judged by leading consultancies and seminal subject matter experts internationally, who review submissions and name winners against a stringent set of awards criteria,” QIB said.
On the recognition, QIB Group CEO Bassel Gamal said, “We are pleased to receive these recognitions which reiterate our efforts and commitment to understanding our customers’ needs and delivering innovative digital solutions. QIB is one of the leading institutions in digital innovation in both the local and regional markets as we have fully digitalised our core products and services, always keeping our customers’ needs at the core of our business strategy.
“At QIB, we are committed to continue contributing to the evolution of the banking industry in Qatar with innovative digital-driven products and sustainable banking solutions. Thanks to our investments and focus in upgrading our mobile banking services, the QIB Mobile App has become the preferred channel of all our retail customers, offering them the fastest and most secure banking experience in Qatar.”
QIB is the first Bank in Qatar to introduce a complete ‘Digital Onboarding’ solution on its mobile app, allowing prospective customers to start a relationship with the Bank by opening a savings or current account within minutes.
QIB is the first Islamic bank in the world to introduce instant finance through the app allowing pre-approved customers to get personal financing in a few clicks.
Last year, QIB launched the ‘Instant Credit Card’. The innovative service, a first-of-its-kind in Qatar, offers pre-approved QIB customers the opportunity to instantly apply, get approval and receive a credit card tailored to their specific needs, all through the mobile app.