{
  "id": 15630711,
  "title": "Forbes names QIIB CEO among Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/forbes-names-qiib-ceo-among-middle-east-sustainability-leaders-for",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:45:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/19/10/2026/forbes-names-qiib-ceo-among-middle-east-sustainability-leaders-for-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - QIIB's CEO, Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, has been named to Forbes Middle East's 2026 list of Sustainability Leaders for his work advancing sustainable finance initiatives and strengthening the Bank's ESG practices. The recognition was part of the 'Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders' Summit' held at ADNEC from October 19 to 20, 2026.\n\nDuring the ceremony, Dr. al-Shaibei praised QIIB's commitment to aligning with Qatar Central Bank's strategic vision for the banking sector, emphasizing the importance of ESG principles. He highlighted the Bank's focus on expanding sustainable financing solutions and meeting customer needs while supporting the national economy.\n\nDr. al-Shaibei also stressed the role of Islamic finance in advancing sustainable development, citing its ethical principles and standards promoting accountability, responsible resource use, and positive societal outcomes. He credited the QIIB team for its collective efforts in advancing the Bank's sustainability agenda and vowed to continue enhancing financing and investment products to support sustainable development and Qatar National Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "<p>DOHA: In recognition of QIIB’s growing presence in sustainable finance, Forbes Middle East has named Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026.</p> <p>The recognition highlights his leadership in advancing the Bank’s sustainable finance initiatives and strengthening its environmental, social and governance (ESG)…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times Business",
        "title": "Forbes names QIIB CEO among ‘Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/forbes-names-qiib-ceo-among-middle-east-sustainability-leaders-for",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}