Arab Bank Wins 'Best Bank in the Middle East for 2026' Award

Sada - Global Finance magazine, based in New York, has recently awarded Arab Bank the title of "Best Bank in the Middle East for 2026" in recognition of its leading position in the banking arena in the region.

The bank received this award following a comprehensive evaluation conducted by the magazine's specialized editors, based on the opinions of a group of specialized financial executives, bankers, banking consultants, and top analysts from around the world.

The magazine based its selection on a set of objective criteria that included: asset growth, profitability, geographical spread, the strength of strategic relationships, leadership in business development, and innovation in products, in addition to a range of other criteria based on the views of prominent equity analysts, credit rating agencies, banking consultants, and other experts in the banking sector.

The scope of Global Finance magazine's awards covers nearly 150 countries and regions around the world, including areas in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean, Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Western Europe.

Commenting on this honor, Randa Sadek, the CEO of Arab Bank, said: "This global recognition is a remarkable addition to the Arab Bank's record of achievements, reflecting the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients, partners, and the communities we serve. It emphasizes the distinguished position the bank occupies at local and regional levels, reinforced by its strong performance and ability to adapt efficiently to developments in a rapidly evolving world." Sadek added, "This recognition embodies our ongoing commitment to focus on meeting the needs and aspirations of our clients and communities across various markets and sectors, and to strive to develop our business systems and services while enhancing investment in digital innovation and leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to provide leading banking solutions with sustainable value."

It is noteworthy that Arab Bank, headquartered in Amman, Jordan, was established in 1930 and possesses one of the largest Arab banking networks in the world, which includes over 600 branches. It also has a significant presence in major global financial markets and centers such as London, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Manama.