QIIB wins 2 International Business Magazine Awards for 2026

Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has been named winner of two International Business Magazine awards for 2026, taking the titles "Best Islamic Retail Service‑Qatar 2026" and "Best Islamic Digital Banking Solution‑Qatar 2026". The awards recognise the bank’s retail banking services, financing products and digital banking solutions in Qatar, with judges citing QIIB’s use of digital channels, adoption of financial technologies and responsiveness to changing customer requirements.

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"The awards recognize the bank’s efforts to develop its digital banking services and improve customer experience," said Sara Al‑Mohannadi, Manager at QIIB’s Branch Network. She added that "receiving the two awards reflects QIIB’s work in applying its digital strategy to services that customers use for everyday banking."

Context and details

The judging panel highlighted several aspects of QIIB’s offering, noting the bank’s development of financing products and digital services that prioritise ease of use and security. Specific elements singled out include the bank’s use of digital channels and fintech adoption, as well as investments in technology infrastructure to meet evolving customer expectations.

• Award titles: "Best Islamic Retail Service‑Qatar 2026" and "Best Islamic Digital Banking Solution‑Qatar 2026".
• Services noted: retail banking services, financing products, and digital banking solutions available in Qatar.
• Digital touchpoints: account opening, financing, and payment management via digital channels, with the bank’s mobile banking application described as an important component.
• Strategic alignment: QIIB’s digital transformation is being advanced in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy launched by the Qatar Central Bank, which emphasises technological innovation and banking excellence.

Al‑Mohannadi emphasised that customer feedback plays a concrete role in product development, saying the bank uses feedback "to address the requirements of different customer groups." That feedback loop has informed enhancements across retail and digital product lines and underpinned the bank’s focus on secure, user‑friendly digital experiences.

QIIB framed the awards as an extension of prior regional and international recognition for its retail and digital banking services. The bank said it will continue investing in technology and fintech solutions to extend its Shariah‑compliant retail banking products and expand digital capabilities used by everyday customers.

Outlook

Looking ahead, QIIB’s stated priorities include further development of its mobile banking application and broader digital channels, continued alignment with the Qatar Central Bank’s Third Financial Sector Strategy, and ongoing investment in technology infrastructure. The bank’s approach—combining product development, fintech adoption and customer feedback—aims to sustain momentum in both retail and digital banking segments as customer expectations evolve.