"Boubyan" Wins 5 Prestigious Awards from "Euromoney" for 2026

In further confirmation of its sustained superiority and leading position across various segments of the local banking sector, Boubyan Bank won five prestigious awards from the global “Euromoney” magazine, as part of the 2026 Banking Excellence Awards, which are awarded annually to the most outstanding and innovative financial institutions across different areas of the banking industry.

The awards won by “Boubyan” included:

“Euromoney” Awards are among the most prominent global awards in the financial sector, where the selection of winners is based on a comprehensive evaluation of financial institutions’ performance, strategies, ability to achieve sustainable growth, service development, adoption of innovation, and enhancement of value provided to customers.

In a comment, Abdul Salam Al-Saleh, CEO of Boubyan Bank, expressed his pride in this achievement, emphasizing that winning five awards represents international recognition of Boubyan’s success and its journey in building an integrated Islamic banking institution.

He said, “Achieving a leadership position is a significant accomplishment, while maintaining it requires continuous effort, clear vision, and constant capacity for development, which are fundamental pillars in the bank’s strategy to enhance its competitiveness and continue its progress.”

He added that the diversity of the five award categories gives this recognition special importance, as it reflects strong institutional performance, continued digital leadership, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), excellence in project financing, alongside the development of digital solutions tailored for large corporations, thereby confirming the integration of Boubyan’s business model and its ability to achieve excellence across various segments of the banking sector.

Regarding the “Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait” award, Al-Saleh clarified that this selection reflects the bank’s success in building a balanced Islamic banking model that combines sustainable financial growth, financial stability, and operational efficiency, thereby strengthening its position as one of the leading Islamic banks in Kuwait.

He added that in recent years, Boubyan has continued to strengthen its capabilities across various banking sectors, diversify growth sources, and develop strategic partnerships, relying on a strong base of human capital and strategic investments that support its development and performance sustainability, enabling it to keep pace with transformations in the financial sector and achieve sustainable value for its clients and shareholders.

Regarding the “Best Islamic Bank for Digital Banking Services” in Kuwait, Al-Saleh noted that retaining this recognition confirms the bank’s success in consolidating its digital leadership through a prolonged journey of leading digital transformation and continuous investment in technology and innovation. He explained that this approach is based on developing digital infrastructure, adopting advanced technologies, enhancing the use of artificial intelligence, and building strategic partnerships with major global technology companies, all of which support Boubyan’s strategy to completely reshape the digital banking experience.

He added that these investments have contributed to developing the system of solutions and banking services through the “Boubyan” app and various digital channels, updating payment systems, and improving the efficiency and flexibility of operations, thereby enabling the provision of faster and more secure services, and transforming modern technologies into tangible value that enriches the customer experience and enhances the bank’s digital leadership.

Commenting on the “Best Corporate Banking Services Bank in Kuwait” award, Al-Saleh said, “It reflects the evolution of the bank’s corporate banking model and its ability to provide financing solutions and specialized services that meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises at various stages of their growth, supporting their ability to develop their businesses and expand sustainably.”

He added that Bayan’s relationship with entrepreneurs and startup founders is based on understanding the nature of their activities and aspirations, and building long-term partnerships that enable the bank to offer products and solutions tailored to their actual needs, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of this sector and its role in diversifying economic activity and supporting the national economy.

He emphasized that the bank will continue to expand its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and develop solutions and initiatives that open up broader opportunities for growth, driven by its commitment to being an active banking partner in the development of their businesses and the realization of their future ambitions.

In this context, Al-Saleh stated that Bayan’s retention of the “Best Islamic Institution for Project Financing in Kuwait” award confirms the status the bank has established as a trusted partner in structuring, organizing, and implementing Sharia-compliant financing solutions. This meets the needs of strategic projects across various sectors and keeps pace with the diversity of their requirements and the scale of their operations.

He clarified that the bank’s excellence in this field is based on specialized banking expertise and a team with a deep understanding of the nature of projects and their financing needs, alongside a wide network of partnerships with local, regional, and international financial institutions. This enhances its capacity to participate in major deals and support the implementation of projects with developmental and economic impact.

Regarding the “Kuwait Corporate Digital Banking Services Excellence Award,” he explained that this recognition reflects Bayan’s progress in building a digital ecosystem that considers the nature of large corporate businesses, the scale of their operations, and their growing needs, enabling them to manage their daily banking transactions efficiently, quickly, and reliably.

He added that digital services for corporates integrate with the specialized financing solutions the bank offers to both the public and private sectors, allowing clients to benefit from a more comprehensive and flexible corporate banking experience, and supporting their ability to focus on growth and expansion plans.

Al-Saleh concluded by affirming that Bayan will continue to develop transaction banking services and digital solutions for corporates, enhancing the efficiency of their operations and solidifying the bank’s position as a provider of advanced banking solutions and a partner capable of keeping pace with their future aspirations.

Bayan boasts a record rich with awards and recognitions from leading global specialized institutions in recent years, reflecting its sustained excellence, ability to evolve, and entrenched position among the top Islamic financial institutions locally and regionally.

The bank continues to build on these achievements through a strategic vision focused on achieving balanced growth, developing its various business sectors, and investing in modern technologies and national talent, thereby enhancing its competitiveness and ability to deliver sustainable value to its clients and shareholders, while contributing to shaping the future of banking.