Doha Bank wins top accolades at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026

Doha Bank has taken home two top honors at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026: 'Best Retail Bank' and 'Best for Remittances'. The accolades showcase the bank's dedication to simplifying banking while enhancing customer experience.

The 'Best Retail Bank' award underscores Doha Bank's focus on a customer-first, digital-first approach. In the past year, the bank enhanced its mobile platform, streamlining the onboarding process for new customers through digital Know Your Customer (KYC) and biometric verification. This push towards a frictionless digital experience has resulted in a surge in active digital banking users, pushing annual card spend past the QR6bn mark for the first time in the bank's history.

Securing the 'Best For Remittances' title is a testament to Doha Bank's innovative solutions. The bank has launched a unified digital remittance platform that operates seamlessly across its mobile and online channels. This platform offers fast, secure cross-border payments to over 80 corridors, catering to Qatar's diverse population. As a pioneer in this space, Doha Bank became the first bank in Qatar to introduce Mastercard Move, allowing customers to make faster, lower-fee transfers directly from its digital platforms.

Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal al-Thani, CEO of Doha Bank Group, expressed pride in these prestigious awards, stating they reflect the bank's commitment to delivering practical, secure, and innovative banking solutions. These recognitions further solidify Doha Bank's position as a leading financial institution in Qatar, dedicated to supporting the financial aspirations of its customers and the communities it serves.