QIB wins 11 Global Finance Digital Banking awards

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been awarded 11 local and regional accolades at the Global Finance World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2026, showcasing its prowess in consumer and corporate digital banking. Among these honors, QIB was crowned 'Best Consumer Digital Bank in the Middle East 2026', affirming its dominance in the digital banking landscape of Qatar and the wider Middle East region. This regional recognition underscores QIB's unwavering dedication to innovation, customer experience, and digital solutions.

In the consumer banking category, QIB clinched the titles of 'Overall Best Consumer Digital Bank in Qatar' and 'Best Mobile Banking App in Qatar', alongside 'Best Online Product Offerings in Qatar and the Middle East', 'Best Precision Credit & Lending in Qatar', and 'Best in Social Media Marketing & Services in Qatar'. These awards encapsulate QIB's relentless pursuit of delivering seamless, secure, and integrated digital banking experiences.

QIB's mobile application boasts over 320 features and services, while a remarkable 99% of retail financial transactions are facilitated through self-service channels. The bank's corporate digital banking capabilities were also lauded with 'Best Digital Payments Strategy in Qatar and the Middle East', 'Most Innovative Digital Bank in Qatar', and 'Best Mobile Banking App in Qatar'.

These accolades spotlight QIB's ongoing investments in digital platforms, payments, merchant solutions, and cutting-edge technologies that streamline corporate banking operations.

The awards align with QIB's robust financial performance. For the nine months leading up to September 30, 2026, the bank posted a net profit of QR3.52bn, marking a 2% increase from the same period in 2025. Total assets grew to QR235.5bn, reflecting a 9.7% increase compared to the previous year's September 30 figures. QIB maintained a commendable cost-to-income ratio of 16.2%, the highest in the Qatari banking sector.

QIB Group CEO Bassel Gamal expressed satisfaction with the 11 prestigious awards, attributing these recognitions to the bank's robust business and digital strategy, as well as its commitment to innovation and delivering secure, seamless experiences. He also extended gratitude to the board, customers, and team for their unwavering support and dedication.

QIB remains steadfast in its digital transformation journey, promising to introduce more innovative Shariah-compliant solutions that enhance customer experience, accessibility, and convenience. The bank is poised to further solidify its position as a leading digital bank in Qatar and the region through continued technology and digital investments.