QNB Group Becomes First and Only Bank in MEA in 2026 to Surpass US$10 billion in Brand Value

Press release

Published January 22nd, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

Doha, QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has become the first bank in the region to exceed a banking brand value of US$10 billion, a major milestone driven by constant strong financial performance and robust sustained growth.

QNB has seen the value of its brand surge to US$10.3 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year, affirming its leadership as the most valuable banking brand in the region, according to Brand Finance Journal’s 2026 Top 500 Banking Brands report.

In another step forward reinforcing the Group’s regional leadership, QNB’s brand strength index (BSI) remained stable at 86, with AAA brand rating.

Globally, QNB is once again among the top 50 global banking brands, moving up 3 places to 36th. The Group secured the 244th position on the world's most valuable brands across all sectors, climbing one place from its 2025 ranking, continuing to make its mark in the Global 500 report, which included giants like Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

This strong brand rating underscores the trust QNB enjoys among customers and shareholders, reinforcing its strategic approach in reinforcing its identity as a trusted financial partner locally, regionally, and internationally.

This recognition reflects QNB’s focus on brand building to hold a competitive edge and retain trust through continuous innovation, technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, and various initiatives aimed at making real impact across its growing international network.

This new achievement also illustrates how far QNB has progressed in its ambition to be a leading bank in the Middle East and Africa in line with its 2030 strategy.

Background Information

Qatar National Bank

Qatar National Bank (QNB), established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, has an ownership structure split between the Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%).

QNB has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country, with a market share approaching 40% of banking sector assets.

QNB offers a full range of Retail, Corporate, Investment, Treasury, Wealth Management, and Islamic Banking products and services for individuals, corporate institutions and government entities in Qatar as well as internationally.

QNB has the largest distribution network in Qatar, comprising 44 branches and offices (including 3 mobile branches), in addition to 12 Islamic branches and offices operated by QNB Al Islami, and more than 160 ATMs.

QNB was the first conventional bank in Qatar to offer Shari'a-compliant banking products and services through QNB Al Islami, established in 2005.

QNB’s international presence is rapidly expanding to include new locations around the world to supplement the long established branches in London and Paris. Currently QNB has presence in 23 countries including branches in Yemen, Oman Kuwait & Singapore as well as Representative Offices in Iran & Libya. An Islamic branch was recently inaugurated in Sudan, offering a full range of Islamic banking services and products.