Award recognizes the Bank’s leadership in Shari’a-compliant wealth management and personalized private banking

Doha, Qatar - xx July, 2025: For the second consecutive year, Dukhan Bank has been named “World’s Best Islamic Private Bank” by Global Finance, as part of the 2025 Islamic Financial Institutions Awards; reaffirming the Bank’s growing stature in high-net-worth Shari’a-compliant banking.

This global recognition reflects Dukhan Bank’s exceptional ability to serve private clients through bespoke, Shari’a-compliant financial solutions, supported by deep market knowledge, personalized service, and innovative products.

The Bank’s Private Banking and Wealth Management division has demonstrated consistent growth, driven by a clear focus on building long-term relationships with clients.

On this occasion, Mr. Ahmed Hashem, Acting CEO of Dukhan Bank, expressed his pride in this recognition, saying: “This recognition affirms our continued efforts to provide high-net-worth clients with exceptional, Shari’a-compliant private banking services that reflect both innovation and trust. At Dukhan Bank, we remain committed to setting new standards in wealth management and building long-term relationships grounded in personalized care, financial expertise, and a forward-looking digital vision. We are dedicated to reshaping the concept of excellence in this field by delivering integrated services that combine professional specialization, personal attention, and comprehensive digital transformation.”

Mr. Chaouki Daher, GM - Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management, stated: 'We are delighted to win this prestigious award once again, which recognizes the efforts of Dukhan Bank in general, and the Private Banking team in particular. Our goal remains to provide our customers with the highest levels of service excellence, as we greatly appreciate their trust in Dukhan Bank as their preferred banking choice in Qatar. We affirm that we are continuing to move forward, developing our operational system and our portfolio of Shari’a-compliant banking and financing services and solutions, and enhancing our customers' overall banking experience in line with our strategy for digital transformation and future growth.”

Dukhan Bank’s recognition by Global Finance adds to a growing list of accolades, including he “Qatar’s Best Bank for Consumers” award from Euromoney, the “Best Digital Transformation Initiative in MENA” award from the MEED’s Banking Excellence Awards 2025, and the “Excellence in Global Islamic Private Banking for the Year 2025” award from the World Union of Arab Bankers.

Together, these honors highlight the Bank’s continued success in combining digital innovation, Islamic ethics, and a human-centered approach across all customer segments.