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QIIB has received another “prestigious” accolade, with Global Business Review naming the bank as the winner of the ‘Best Mobile Banking Application Qatar 2025’ award.This recognition underscores QIIB’s excellence in developing an integrated mobile banking application that reflects the latest advancements in digital technology within the banking sector.According to the Global Business Review jury, QIIB Mobile Banking App distinguishes itself as a smart and comprehensive platform that enables customers to perform a wide range of transactions while also offering innovative interactive features designed in direct response to customer feedback and needs.QIIB Chief Executive Officer Dr Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei said: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our alignment with the Third Financial Sector Strategy launched by Qatar Central Bank, especially in the areas of digital services and advanced technology.“The award also reaffirms QIIB’s leadership in digital banking and demonstrates our success in developing a mobile banking application that ranks among the best in the region, offering innovative services that meet our customers’ needs and provide them with an outstanding banking experience.“From the very beginning, our goal has been to deliver a smart, secure, and user-friendly platform that empowers customers to manage their banking transactions anytime and anywhere. This achievement reflects our digital transformation strategy and ongoing commitment to investing in the latest technologies.”Dr al-Shaibei emphasised that the award serves as further motivation to continue developing the bank’s mobile app and enhancing its features and services in line with customer expectations.He noted: “Customer satisfaction is the true measure of success for any financial institution. We remain committed to continuously listening to our customers and developing solutions that make their lives easier and add real value to their banking experience.”This latest award further strengthens the track record of the QIIB Mobile Banking App, which has already received numerous regional and international awards and recognitions in digital banking.QIIB was awarded the ‘Excellence in Mobile Banking Innovation Qatar 2025’ by Gazet International, and previously received the ‘Excellence in Mobile Banking’ award at Finnovex Qatar 2024.QIIB has also won other prestigious honours, including ‘Best Bank for Digital Transformation Qatar 2025’ and ‘Best Retail Bank Qatar 2025’ from World Economic Magazine, as well as regional awards from institutions specialising in the banking industry.

QNB has been recognised by Global Finance magazine as one of the best in digital banking, winning two prestigious awards: ‘Best Mobile Banking App’ and ‘Best in Social Media Marketing and Services in Qatar’ for its continuous efforts in digital banking, and marketing.These accolades reflect QNB’s commitment to delivering innovative digital banking solutions and exceptional customer experience, further cementing its leadership in digital transformation, and significant efforts on customer awareness on digital through innovative marketing channels.QNB has distinguished itself through a wide range of pioneering digital services, as it has introduced ‘3D Secure eCommerce Transaction Verification’, allowing customers to approve online payments via QNB Mobile Banking push notifications.This new feature is provided alongside the SMS verification method already in place, giving customers additional options for secure transaction approval.It has also expanded the scope of convenient fund transfers with Visa Direct, allowing customers to instantly transfer money to Visa debit, credit, or pre-paid cards directly through QNB Mobile Banking.Court payments have similarly become easier, with customers now able to complete these transactions conveniently through QNB Mobile and Internet Banking.Through its Digital Onboarding service, QNB enables new customers to open a current or savings account, obtain a Virtual Card, and begin using their accounts instantly within minutes through QNB Mobile Banking without having to visit a branch.In addition, the bank has introduced a Multi-Currency Travel Card that allows customers to create a virtual card in multiple currencies within minutes, ensuring hassle-free transactions worldwide at competitive exchange rates.Furthermore, QNB Mobile Banking application offers customers the flexibility to adjust their credit card repayment percentage with ease.Reinforcing its reputation as a regional innovator, QNB became the first bank in Qatar and the Middle East to launch ATMs with bulk cash deposit functionality.These awards are a testament to QNB’s continuous innovation and investment in cutting-edge digital services, designed to provide its customers with secure, seamless, and exceptional digital banking across all channels.QNB continues to enhance its digital platforms in line with its strategy to deliver smart, customer-centric solutions that make everyday banking faster and more secure.The Group was also recognised recently with several international awards including: ‘Best Multi-Channel Offering in the Middle East and North Africa’, ‘Best Digital Bank in Qatar’ and ‘Excellence in Omni-channel Customer Experience’.

QIIB has introduced the ‘SWIFT GPI Tracker’ service through its mobile banking app, becoming the first bank in Qatar to offer this cutting-edge feature.The launch represents a major leap in international payments, providing customers with greater speed, transparency, and real-time traceability.This step reaffirms QIIB’s leadership in adopting advanced global digital banking solutions and its ongoing commitment to providing customers with top-tier services that meet their needs and align with their growing preference for smooth and secure financial transactions, ultimately enhancing their banking experience and reinforcing their trust in the bank.The SWIFT GPI Tracker service assigns a unique tracking code to every international money transfer, allowing customers to monitor its journey in real time across all intermediary banks until it reaches the final beneficiary.The service’s central platform provides instant updates, enabling users to view the transfer’s location, status, deducted fees, and the net amount received. This empowers customers with full visibility and control over their transactions, placing them at the centre of the process.By launching the service through QIIB’s mobile banking app, customers can access it with complete ease, anytime and from anywhere.It transforms the experience of international payments into one similar to tracking parcels with global courier services, delivered with the highest standards of security and accuracy.To benefit from the service, a QIIB customer can simply log in to the mobile banking app and select the “Track International Transfers” option. They will then be able to track their transfer with ease, accessing all the information they may wish to know, supported by the unique features offered by this new service.Mohammed Khair Barhoumeh, Chief Operating Officer at QIIB, stated: “We are proud to be the first bank in Qatar to launch the SWIFT GPI Tracker service through our mobile banking app. This represents a major leap forward in international money transfers.“It serves as a GPS for financial transactions, giving our customers the ability to track their transfers with high accuracy and in real time and offering them greater peace of mind and confidence in their banking experience”.Barhoumeh added: “At QIIB, we consider digital innovation a core pillar of our strategy, and the launch of this service aligns with our ongoing efforts to strengthen the Bank’s position as a leader in delivering advanced banking solutions.”He continued: “We don’t just keep pace with global developments, we are committed to being among the first banks to introduce the latest innovations to the local market”.Barhoumeh reaffirmed that QIIB will continue to invest in advanced banking technologies and develop more innovative digital services, further strengthening its position as a leading bank in the Qatari and regional markets, and reinforcing its role in driving digital transformation across the banking sector.