Arab Bank has received the “Best Bank in the Middle East 2026” award from Global Finance, the New York-based financial publication that runs annual banking rankings across more than 150 countries and territories.
The selection process drew on input from equity analysts, credit rating analysts, banking consultants, and senior corporate finance executives. Global Finance’s editors weighed criteria including asset growth, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, new business development, and product innovation.
“This global recognition reflects the dedication of our staff and the trust of our customers, communities and stakeholders. It affirms Arab Bank’s solid performance and our capacity to adapt with purpose in a rapidly evolving environment, underscoring our leading position within the region’s financial sector,” Randa Sadik – Arab Bank’s Chief Executive Officer said in a statement.
“The award is a testament to our enduring commitment to addressing the needs and expectations of our customers across markets and sectors. We remain focused on constantly evolving and growing our dynamic financial services ecosystem, advancing digital innovation and harnessing artificial intelligence to deliver solutions that create lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve,” she added.
Arab Bank was established in Amman in 1930 and operates more than 600 branches across key financial centres including London, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Manama. The bank describes itself as having one of the largest global Arab banking networks.
