Dukhan Bank Wins ‘Excellence in Global Islamic Private Banking for the Year 2025’ Award From World Union of Arab Bankers

Dukhan Bank has been awarded the ‘Excellence in Global Islamic Private Banking for the Year 2025’ during the annual Arab Banks Awards and Commendations of Excellence ceremony, recently organized by the World Union of Arab Bankers in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of distinguished Arab banking leaders, international and regional institutions, and high-profile figures.

As the official media partner of this important event, The Banking Executive Magazine - the publication of the World Union of Arab Bankers - highlights the most prominent achievements of the Arab banking sector and honours institutions and individuals that contribute to its development and performance enhancement.

Dukhan Bank's receipt of this award is in recognition of its outstanding efforts and notable achievements in developing Shariah-compliant banking services, with a focus on expanding digital transformation, financial inclusion, sustainable growth, and fostering a culture of innovation across its operational ecosystem, in order to deliver banking solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of customers.

"We are proud that Dukhan Bank has received the ‘Excellence and Banking Achievement in Global Islamic Private Banking for 2025’ award. This achievement is a culmination of our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of innovation across various areas of banking, and our vision to embrace the latest fintech solutions to meet the needs of our growing customer base," said Ahmed Hashem, acting Chief Executive Officer of Dukhan Bank.

Chaouki Daher, General Manager, Head of Private Banking and Wealth Management, said the award is the result of tireless efforts to always offer the best.

"From premium financing solutions, digitalisation, customer-centric services, to sustainability, Dukhan Bank’s strategic compass continuously guides us not only toward development but also toward empowering clients and partners, affirming our leadership in this vital sector, and exploring the best ways to continue this journey of excellence with confidence, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added.

Dukhan Bank continues to redefine excellence in digital banking services and enrich its portfolio with more offerings. Most recently, the bank unveiled the first-of-its-kind cash bonus rewards programme linked to cards across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, in partnership with Visa.

The bank also introduced the Smart Kiosk, a self-service banking card printer, and Qatar’s first prepaid digital card through its mobile app.