Arab Bank Named 'Middle East Winner' at The Banker's Technology Awards 2025
This recognition comes as a result of Arab Bank's continuous efforts to offer the latest and most innovative digital banking services and solutions that caters to customer needs across the different sectors and markets. It also highlights the bank's vision for digital transformation and its continuous commitment to staying at the forefront of developments in the digital banking industry, contributing to the advancement of banking products and services.
It's worth noting that The Banker Magazine, owned by the Financial Times and based in London, named Arab Bank as 'Bank of the Year in the Middle East for 2024'. Arab Bank also received the 'Best Bank in the Middle East 2025' award by New York-based international publication 'Global Finance', in addition to 24 local and regional awards in recognition of its corporate and consumer digital banking services in Jordan and across Middle East markets.
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