Bank ABC Wins ‘Best Mobile Banking Application in the Middle East’ at MEED’s MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026

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Published July 8th, 2026 - 04:35 GMT

Bank ABC Wins ‘Best Mobile Banking Application in the Middle East’ at MEED’s MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026

Bank ABC, MENA’s leading international bank, has been awarded ‘Best Mobile Banking Application in the Middle East’ at the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026, organized by MEED (Middle East Economic Digest). This prestigious recognition by one of the region’s leading business intelligence and economic analysis magazines reaffirms the Bank’s position as a digital transformation leader, redefining the future of banking through innovation, impact and economic progress. 

The award follows the successful development and launch of the Bank ABC Mobile Banking Application in Egypt, a major milestone within Bank ABC Group’s broader digital transformation roadmap. Leveraging the Group’s deep regional expertise and cutting-edge digital capabilities, the innovative application provides customers in Egypt with a highly secure, seamless and personalized banking experience. This distinguished achievement positioned Bank ABC as a standout winner among a competitive pool of submissions from leading regional financial institutions evaluated by MEED this year.

Commenting on the achievement, Mohamed Al Maraj, Group Chief Retail & Digital Banking Officer at Bank ABC, said: “This award is a testament to the success of Bank ABC’s Group-wide digital transformation agenda, which is focused on delivering sustainable value for our clients and communities. Bank ABC’s Mobile Banking App in Egypt represents a key milestone in our journey to enrich our customers’ banking experiences and advance financial inclusion across the region. I thank our teams in Bahrain and Egypt whose dedication and hard work made this possible. I also thank MEED for recognizing our commitment to meeting ever-evolving customer expectations and setting new benchmarks in digital innovation as MENA’s international bank of the future.” 

On his part, Rabih Halabi, Acting Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Bank ABC Egypt, stated: "We are proud that Bank ABC Egypt Mobile Banking Application has played a key role in securing this prestigious regional recognition for the Group. This achievement reflects the strong collaboration between teams across the Group and Bank ABC Egypt in delivering a comprehensive digital banking experience aligned with the evolving needs of our customers. We will continue to build on the Group’s digital capabilities and regional expertise to offer innovative banking solutions that enhance customer experience and support Egypt’s digital transformation journey." 
“We are grateful to our team for their dedication, our customers for their trust and MEED for this prestigious recognition,” added Mr. Halabi. 

Bank ABC’s Mobile Banking Application offers customers a comprehensive suite of digital banking services through a secure and user-friendly interface, enabling them to manage their financial needs anytime and anywhere. The Bank continues to enhance the application by introducing new features and innovative services that further enrich the customer experience and support the Group’s digital innovation strategy.

This award reinforces Bank ABC Group’s leadership in digital banking innovation and reflects the successful execution of its Group-wide transformation program, translating strategic ambitions into tangible outcomes that create value for customers across its international footprint.  

Background Information

Bank ABC

Bank ABC (incorporated as Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C) is an international bank headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Our network spreads across five continents, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. 

Bank ABC, founded in 1980, is listed on the Bahrain Bourse and our major shareholders are the Central Bank of Libya and Kuwait Investment Authority. 

Bank ABC is a leading provider of Trade Finance, Treasury, Project & Structured Finance, Syndications, Corporate & Institutional Banking as well as Islamic Banking services. We are also expanding our retail banking network in the MENA region.

Bank ABC is licensed as a conventional wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

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