Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair receives Outstanding Contribution to The Industry Award

His Excellency AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreq received the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award from The Banker Middle East Industry awards 2011. Al Ghurair was chosen as the recipient of the award for his achievements positive impact and continuous contributions to banking & finance industry. Previously, Al Ghurair received the Lifetime Achievement award from The Banker Middle East Industry Awards in 2009.

“The Outstanding Contribution award is chosen by our readers. It reflects the industry’s views of the achievements, the positive impact and the quality of service to banking and finance in the MENA region made by the recipient. There is no individual more deserving than H.E. AbdulAziz Abdulla Al Ghurair,” said Robin Amlôt, Managing Editor of Banker Middle East.

The award ceremony was attended by senior banking executives and decision makers in the financial industry. The annual event seeks to showcase successful institutions within the region and highlight not only profits, but measure and recognize innovation and development achieved by the most forward thinking institutions in the Middle East, setting the benchmark for excellence amongst the region's financial institutions.

H.E. Al Ghurair commented, “Today’s award ceremony is a reflection of the stability the financial industry is witnessing and the direction we are heading. I am honored to receive this award and would like to express my gratitude to the panel of judges and readers who cast their votes for me. The industry in the region is vigilant as we anticipate steady growth in the near future.”