Bank ABC Named MENA Bank of the Year by MEED

In Short

Bank ABC has been named MENA Bank of the Year at the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026, Corporate and Investment category, organised by MEED.

What Happened

Bank ABC said it won the award for what MEED described as resilient financial performance, innovation, sustainability leadership, and progress in a challenging global operating backdrop.

The bank said the recognition reflects its push to become a “future-ready international banking group,” combining wholesale banking, digital capabilities, and sustainable finance. It operates across fifteen markets.

Bank ABC reported US$1.41 billion in revenue in 2025, a 5% year-on-year increase. It said the result was driven by business expansion, supported by disciplined risk management and a strong capital position.

On the digital side, Bank ABC said it accelerated the digital transformation of its wholesale banking business using its proprietary digital Wholesale Banking Portal. The bank said the portal processed more than US$15 billion in digital transaction volume as of September 2026 and supported growth in digital client adoption.

The bank also pointed to sustainable finance activity. It said it mobilised approximately US$3 billion in sustainable finance during 2025, with 71% directed towards emerging markets.

Paul H. Jennings, Group Chief Executive Officer at Bank ABC, said: “Being named MENA Bank of the Year is a tremendous honour and a reflection of what our people have achieved together.”

Sarah Rizvi, Editorial and Programme Director, Financial Services at MEED, said the judges recognised Bank ABC for combining resilience, global reach, and “real transformation,” citing the bank’s digital portal, sustainable finance work, and the cloud-native foundation of ila Bank.

Why It Matters

Awards are not financial results, but they signal what large enterprise clients and partners are paying attention to, including wholesale banking digitisation and measurable sustainable finance activity at scale.