{
  "id": 19460640,
  "title": "Commercial Bank named ‘Best Retail Bank – Qatar 2026’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/commercial-bank-named-best-retail-bank-qatar-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:29:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/11/2026/commercial-bank-named-best-retail-bank-qatar-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a ceremony held in Singapore, Commercial Bank of Qatar was honored with the title of 'Best Retail Bank - Qatar 2026' by The Digital Banker at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026. Executive General Manager and Head of Retail Banking, Shahnawaz Rashid, accepted the award on behalf of the bank.\n\nThe Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards honor organizations that demonstrate a clear strategy, effective execution, and measurable impact in advancing retail banking. This year's event highlighted the significance of scaling innovation and the tangible results it yields.\n\nCommercial Bank's accolade celebrates its Integrated Digital Retail Banking Ecosystem, a suite of proprietary, in-house-developed solutions that facilitate seamless customer interactions. These capabilities, many of which are pioneering in the region, demonstrate the bank's commitment to creating personalized and connected banking experiences.\n\nStephen Moss, Commercial Bank's CEO, expressed pride in the recognition, crediting the bank's dedication to delivering superior customer value and experiences. He emphasized that trust is built over time through consistency, innovation, and an understanding of evolving customer needs.\n\nMoss also noted that while the award is a significant achievement, it serves as a reminder that excellence is an ongoing process. In the face of an ever-evolving financial landscape, Commercial Bank remains committed to driving innovation, nurturing customer relationships, and generating sustainable value for all stakeholders through 2027 and beyond.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been named &lsquo;Best Retail Bank &ndash; Qatar 2026&rsquo; by The Digital Banker at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026.</p> <p>The award was presented at a ceremony in Singapore, where Shahnawaz Rashid, Executive General Manager and Head of Retail Banking at Commercial Bank, accepted it on the Bank&rsquo;s behalf.</p> <p>The Global Retail…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Commercial Bank named Best Retail Bank, Qatar 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/commercial-bank-named-best-retail-bank-qatar-2026",
        "published": "2026-11-10T21:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}