Arab Bank has been awarded the title of “Best Bank in the Middle East for 2025” by Global Finance, the New York-based international finance magazine, Invest-Gate reports.

The recognition highlights the bank’s leadership position across the region’s banking landscape.

The award follows an extensive evaluation conducted by Global Finance editors and a panel of industry experts, including CFOs, banking consultants, and top financial analysts worldwide. The selection was based on objective criteria such as asset growth, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, business development, and product innovation, alongside expert opinions from equity analysts, credit rating analysts, and banking advisors.

Commenting on the recognition, Randa Sadik, CEO of Arab Bank, said, “This global recognition reflects the essence of our refreshed corporate identity, where every achievement is viewed as a launchpad for greater ambition and success. It reinforces our renewed institutional approach that puts customers at the centre, enhances adaptability and innovation, and builds lasting relationships.”

Sadik added that the award not only affirms the bank’s strong position locally and regionally but also reinforces its commitment to continued excellence in meeting evolving client needs in a constantly changing world.

Global Finance’s awards span nearly 150 countries and regions, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.

Earlier, The Banker magazine, owned by the Financial Times and based in London, also named Arab Bank “Bank of the Year in the Middle East for 2024.”