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Doha Bank said in a statement that it had been named Qatar’s best retail bank and the Middle East’s best bank for mortgages and home loans at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The lender attributed the honours to its focus on digital transformation and customer-centric housing finance products that have driven portfolio growth and transaction efficiency. According to the announcement, these wins build directly on the bank’s prior success in the same retail category last year while expanding its reach in sustainable financing options. The statement emphasised how redesigned customer journeys and expanded self-service channels have made banking more accessible for Qatari residents.
Euromoney’s benchmarking framework evaluates banks through institutional submissions, structured performance metrics and large-scale client feedback surveys to determine category leaders. A review of the 2026 results published on the organiser’s website shows the programme recognised institutions such as Santander as the world’s best bank while highlighting regional performers across more than two dozen categories. Doha Bank’s awards fit within this evidence-based process that prioritises measurable client impact and innovation over a 12-month assessment period. The bank’s statement noted that its digital share of transactions has now reached 90 percent, accompanied by QR12.5bn in processed e-commerce volume through its merchant network.
The mortgage award reflects a reported 40 percent year-on-year expansion in the housing loan book, supported by competitive pricing, flexible repayment structures and added benefits such as cashback offers and fee refunds. In the same release, the bank highlighted its collaboration with the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development to provide green financing solutions for GSAS-certified properties, an initiative aligned with broader national sustainability targets. These steps have helped position the lender as a key player in Qatar’s housing market while addressing environmental considerations in property development.
Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal al-Thani, the group’s chief executive, said in the statement, “These awards reflect our commitment to putting the customer at the center of everything we do. From simplifying everyday banking to helping families across Qatar own their homes, we continue to invest in solutions that are practical and accessible.” He added, “We are proud to be recognised as the ‘Best Retail Bank’ in Qatar and the ‘Best Bank for Mortgages’ in the Middle East, and we will continue working to set new standards in both areas.” The executive’s comments underscored the bank’s ongoing investment in practical tools that respond to evolving client needs.
Qatar’s banking sector has maintained steady expansion in retail and housing segments amid rising demand for digital services and home ownership support, according to patterns observed in recent industry performance reports. Doha Bank’s dual recognition adds to a pattern of regional awards secured by Qatari institutions in the Euromoney programme over successive years. The lender’s statement positioned the latest accolades as validation of its strategy to combine technological upgrades with targeted financial products designed for local market conditions.
The 2026 awards cycle, whose results were compiled through proprietary data collection and independent validation, continues a long-standing Euromoney tradition of identifying excellence in banking across global, regional and country levels. Doha Bank noted that its housing finance growth has been accompanied by efforts to integrate sustainability features into its offerings, further differentiating its portfolio. Officials indicated that the bank intends to sustain momentum by refining digital platforms and expanding partnerships that support both customer convenience and environmental objectives in the years ahead.
