American Express Middle East wins 'Best Service for Business Sector' award

American Express Middle East has won the “Best Corporate Card Solution” award at the Middle East Cards and Payments Awards 2026. The award recognizes institutions that achieve outstanding levels in supporting their corporate clients through innovation, enhancing customer value, improving operational efficiency, and delivering a tangible positive impact on business performance.

This recognition honors American Express Middle East’s approach to redefining corporate payment solutions by leveraging an integrated ecosystem that combines corporate cards, travel, purchasing, and supplier payments. Through integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, connectivity with corporate travel management systems, and tailored digital solutions and account management services, these solutions help companies streamline their operations, enhance compliance with spending policies, and make more accurate and effective spending decisions.

Commenting on the award, Mazen Khoury, President of American Express Middle East, said: “This recognition is a significant acknowledgment of the growing role of corporate payment solutions, particularly as a strategic tool to empower businesses across the region. At American Express Middle East, we focus on building trusted partnerships that enable companies to operate with confidence, flexibility, and greater control in an increasingly complex business environment. We will continue to invest in solutions that combine innovation, service excellence, and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, thereby supporting their long-term success.”

Ehab Mulla, Vice President of Corporate Business at American Express Middle East and North Africa, added: “We designed our corporate payment solutions to address the practical challenges companies face daily, from enhancing spending visibility and simplifying expense management to strengthening governance and supporting cash flow. By integrating cards, travel, purchasing, and supplier payments with digital solutions and account management services, we help our clients streamline their operations, make more informed decisions, and manage their business expenses with greater precision.”

These capabilities enable companies to improve cash flow, simplify expense management, and gain clearer visibility into spending across travel, purchasing, and supplier payment activities. American Express Middle East continues to deliver innovative payment solutions that enhance efficiency and strengthen governance, helping businesses navigate an increasingly complex operating environment with greater clarity and control.