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International recognition from the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2026 reflects the Group’s continued focus on transparency, ethical leadership, effective Board oversight and responsible decision-making |
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Dubai, UAE, October 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has been awarded the ‘Best Corporate Governance, United Arab Emirates 2026’ award as part of the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2026. Presented by World Finance, a part of World News Media under its 2026 Corporate Governance Awards programme, the recognition reflects Emirates NBD’s continuous focus on effective board oversight, ethical leadership and alignment with applicable regulatory requirements across its operations. It also reinforces the importance of disciplined strategic oversight and governance practices that support stakeholder confidence and sustainable, long-term value creation.  Strong corporate governance is a foundational pillar of Emirates NBD’s operating framework. It supports institutional resilience, responsible decision-making, effective risk oversight and clear accountability, while safeguarding the interests of customers, shareholders, regulators and wider stakeholders. Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD, said: “Strong governance is a defining attribute of successful and resilient institutions. This recognition reflects Emirates NBD’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, accountability and responsible stewardship. Guided by our corporate governance framework, we continue to provide the effective oversight needed to support the Group’s strategic ambitions within a dynamic operating environment. The Group remains dedicated to upholding strong and effective corporate governance practices that underpin our long-term development and performance, further strengthening our position as a leading financial institution serving both the UAE and the wider region.” Shayne Nelson, Group CEO at Emirates NBD, said: “This recognition is a proud milestone for Emirates NBD, reaffirming our position as a benchmark for responsible leadership and governance excellence in the region. It reflects the collective dedication of our Board, management and employees in fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and operational rigour. As a leading financial organisation in the region, Emirates NBD will continue to advance its governance priorities, ensuring we drive long-term value, while strengthening the trust placed in us by our customers, shareholders, regulators and wider stakeholders.” Emirates NBD will continue to evolve its governance practices as the Group grows across markets, with a focus on effective oversight, clear accountability and responsible decision-making. This approach will support the Group’s strategic priorities, ongoing regulatory alignment and commitment to sustainable, long-term value creation. About Emirates NBD: Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENATSA (Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 25 million active customers. As at 30th June 2026, total assets were AED 1.3 trillion, (equivalent to approx. USD 354 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 1,425 branches and 4,948 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 6.1 billion. Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region. Emirates NBD demonstrates leadership in sustainability by becoming the first bank globally to publish an IFRS S1 and S2-aligned report along with assurance of financed emissions and through the landmark issuance of the world’s first Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk by Emirates Islamic of USD 500 million fully aligned with ICMA guidelines. Emirates NBD continues to engage and support communities through its pioneering exchanger volunteer programme which completed 10 years in 2025 with over 160,000 hours contributed to social causes for over 1.1 million beneficiaries. |
