Commercial Bank recognised with four awards by Global Finance
<p>Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been named at four awards at the World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2026 by Global Finance. In corporate banking, the Bank was named Best Trade Finance Services in both Qatar and the Middle East. In retail banking, CB was named Most Innovative Digital Bank in in the Middle East and Qatar.</p> <p>Group Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank, Stephen…
Doha, Qatar -- Commercial Bank has been awarded four accolades at the World's Best Digital Bank Awards 2026, as announced by Global Finance. The bank received recognition in both corporate and retail banking sectors across Qatar and the broader Middle East region.
Stephen Moss, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank, stated that the awards demonstrate the bank's dedication to leveraging technology to benefit customers. The awards highlight their progress in corporate banking, where they were named Best Trade Finance Services in both Qatar and the Middle East. In retail banking, the bank was recognized as the Most Innovative Digital Bank in the Middle East and Qatar.
Commercial Bank's success in trade finance services is attributed to their digital tools that facilitate real-time tracking of document status, cargo releases, and payment obligations for importers and exporters across the Gulf. These tools enhance business visibility and streamline transaction management.
Fahad Badar, the Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer at Commercial Bank, added that the trade finance awards underscore their focus on speed, accuracy, and trust. The bank continues to invest in tools that improve client visibility and facilitate efficient transaction management, thus supporting businesses' international trade needs.
In the consumer banking sector, the awards reflect Commercial Bank's commitment to providing a seamless and interconnected digital experience. Their CBQ Mobile App and Internet Banking have been key factors in achieving this. Shahnawaz Rashid, the Head of Retail Banking, explained that the bank's goal is to make banking effortless by integrating it into customers' daily lives through continuous innovation.
This recognition is a testament to their dedication and sets new standards for customer experience and digital banking excellence.
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