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Global Finance magazine, based in New York, recently awarded Arab Bank the title of Best Bank in the Middle East for 2025, in recognition of the bank’s leading position in the regional banking sector.

The award followed a comprehensive evaluation by the magazine’s expert editors, based on the opinions of a specialised group of CFOs, bankers, banking consultants, and top analysts from around the world.

The selection was based on objective criteria, including asset growth, profitability, geographic reach, strength of strategic relationships, business development, and product innovation, alongside insights from top equity analysts, credit rating experts, and banking consultants.

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

Commenting on the recognition, Arab Bank CEO Randa Sadik said:
“This global recognition reflects the essence of our renewed institutional identity, which sees every achievement as a starting point for greater ambition and success. It reinforces our dynamic approach that puts customers at the centre, strengthens our ability to adapt and innovate, and builds lasting relationships.”
Sadik added: “This achievement not only reaffirms the bank’s distinguished position locally and regionally, but also represents a renewed commitment to excellence and to meeting the evolving needs of our clients and communities in a rapidly changing world.”

It is worth noting that The Banker magazine, owned by the Financial Times Group and based in London, also named Arab Bank Bank of the Year in the Middle East for 2024.

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Amman, Jordan, Arab Bank operates one of the largest Arab banking networks globally, with over 600 branches. The bank maintains a prominent presence in key financial hubs such as London, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Manama.