Khaberni - Arab Bank has won the "Best Bank for Social Responsibility in the Middle East for 2025" award from the globally leading financial sector magazine Euromoney, based in London. The bank was selected for this award through a comprehensive evaluation process by specialized judging panels and based on independent research, in addition to the assessment of the magazine's editorial team, in recognition of the bank’s achievements in the field of social responsibility within its overall sustainability strategy.
This award is given to only one financial institution in the region, where the bank that stands out through its most impactful and measurable programs in the communities it serves is chosen. Arab Bank was selected based on several criteria, most notably the presence of strong examples of new or updated social responsibility goals, the launch of quality initiatives and projects serving both the community and employees alike, as well as the availability of periodic data documenting the economic and social impact of these initiatives and other periodic data on the number of individuals benefiting from community investments, comparing these data year after year, in addition to a set of other specialized criteria.
Arab Bank's receipt of this award embodies the leading institutional role it plays, as well as confirms its firm commitment to its economic, environmental, and social responsibilities, aligning with its core pillars, which consist of empowering its clients and the communities it serves through its extensive local and regional branch network, and clearly reflects its dynamic system and strong ties with them. This recognition also emphasizes the bank’s achievements in the field of sustainability at the regional level and its pivotal role in supporting communities positively, which enhances its institutional values and highlights its high efficiency in managing its corporate social responsibility program.
It is noted that Arab Bank also received the "Corporate Social Responsibility in the Middle East" for 2024 from the magazine "EMEA Finance" as part of its annual banking awards in the region. The bank received this award in recognition of its commitment to implementing best practices related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards through its initiatives in green finance, sustainability, digital transformation, in addition to supporting and financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
It is indicated that Arab Bank adopts a comprehensive strategy on sustainability and social responsibility, reflecting its commitment to enhancing its economic, social, and environmental impact through collaborative work with various stakeholders, contributing to achieving long-term sustainable development.
The “Together” social responsibility program by Arab Bank is one of the most prominent aspects of implementing this strategy, focusing on key areas including health, education, poverty eradication, environmental protection, support for orphans, and women empowerment, reflecting the bank's commitment to making a sustainable and tangible impact in the communities it operates within.
