BANK ABC, Mena’s leading international bank, has won the ‘Best Mobile Banking Application in the Middle East’ award at the Mena Banking Excellence Awards 2026, organised by Middle East Economic Digest (MEED).
The 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 personalised 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, Bank ABC Group chief retail and digital banking officer Mohamed Al Maraj 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.

Mr Al Maraj
“I thank our teams in Bahrain and Egypt whose dedication and hard work made this possible. I also thank MEED for recognising our commitment to meeting ever-evolving customer expectations and setting new benchmarks in digital innovation as Mena’s international bank of the future.”
Bank ABC Egypt acting chief executive officer and managing director Rabih Halabi 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.”

Mr Halabi
“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 programme, translating strategic ambitions into tangible outcomes that create value for customers across its international footprint.