Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has marked a significant new milestone by securing two prestigious accolades at the International Finance Awards 2025, further strengthening its distinguished track record of excellence and reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the region’s Islamic banking sector.

The bank received the following two awards:

• Best Transformational Capital Market Development Initiative – Qatar 2025
• Most Innovative Strategies in Local Currency Sukuk Issuance – Qatar 2025

These awards come in recognition of the bank's leading role in developing capital markets in the State of Qatar and its innovation in structuring and managing local currency Sukuk issuances in accordance with international best practices.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali bin Abdullah al-Thani, Chief of Treasury and Investment at QIIB and Mr. Hossam Khattab, Chief Financial Officer at QIIB received the two awards during a ceremony held in Dubai, attended by an elite group of banking sector officials and businessmen from the region and the world.

International Finance citation: In its official citation accompanying the two awards, International Finance magazine stated:

"QIIB has distinguished itself over the past period by launching qualitative initiatives that contributed to enhancing the efficiency of the Qatari capital market and developing innovative financing tools aligned with sustainability and economic growth requirements.

This is in addition to its success in providing advanced models for local currency Sukuk issuances that combine innovation, flexibility, and highly efficient risk management."

The magazine further noted that QIIB’s strategies in this field have contributed to expanding the investor base, improving market liquidity, and bolstering Qatar's position as an active regional hub in the Islamic finance industry and financial markets.

Commenting on this achievement, Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali bin Abdullah al-Thani, Chief of Treasury and Investment at QIIB, stated: "We are pleased to receive these two prestigious awards from International Finance, which represent international recognition of QIIB’s approach to developing capital markets and innovating advanced financing solutions that support the national economy and keep pace with the best global standards in the Sukuk and Islamic finance industry."

He noted, "At QIIB, we operate according to a strategic vision focused on building an integrated system for treasury and investment management and developing innovative local currency financing tools. These efforts contribute to enhancing financial stability and providing flexible solutions for investors and the bank's clients, thereby supporting Qatar’s position as a regional hub for the Sukuk industry and capital markets."

He added, "This achievement comes as part of an integrated path pursued by QIIB to support financial transformation, develop treasury and investment products, and strengthen its role in financing strategic projects, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third Financial Sector Strategy launched by the Qatar Central Bank."

For his part, Mr. Hossam Khattab, Chief Financial Officer at QIIB emphasised: "Winning the Best Transformational Capital Market Development Initiative award reflects the bank’s success in launching initiatives that contributed to modernising capital market mechanisms, raising issuance efficiency and enhancing governance and transparency.

“Meanwhile, the Most Innovative Strategies in Local Currency Sukuk Issuance award reflects QIIB’s ability to innovate advanced Sukuk structures that cater to local market requirements and align with the trends of investors and institutions."

He continued: "We are committed to ensuring that QIIB’s sukuk issuance strategies are firmly anchored in innovation, prudent risk management, and the continuous expansion of a diversified investor base, while upholding the highest standards of Shariah compliance and adhering to internationally recognised best practices. This has enabled the bank to achieve outstanding results and an influential presence in the local Sukuk market."

He concluded: "These awards serve as an additional incentive to continue innovating and providing more efficient and sustainable financial solutions, which enhances the confidence of investors and customers and consolidates QIIB’s position as a leading banking institution in Islamic finance and capital markets."

This latest recognition builds upon the series of accomplishments achieved by QIIB over recent years across digital banking, retail banking services, sustainable finance, and mobile banking applications, among other areas.

It underscores QIIB’s integrated and forward-looking approach, which seamlessly combines technological innovation with financial excellence while reinforcing its commitment to supporting the national economy and advancing sustainable growth.