The inaugural MENA Wealth & Private Banking Awards highlight the achievements of banks and financial institutions that set the standard for excellence in wealth and private banking.

This unique awards programme acknowledges those institutions delivering bespoke solutions and advisory services to high-value clients, focusing on areas like high-end investment strategies, estate planning and family office management.

• Enhance Prestige: Gain recognition as a top provider of wealth and private banking solutions, setting your institution apart as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth clients.
• Showcase Expertise: : Position your bank at the forefront of wealth management excellence, demonstrating your unique approach to meeting the intricate needs of affluent clients.
• Expand Influence: Reinforce your role as a key player in the evolving MENA wealth management landscape, where innovation and personalised service drive client satisfaction.
• Boost Client Confidence: Win the trust of high-net-worth individuals by showcasing your commitment to excellence in wealth management, family office services and estate planning.

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In a competitive marketplace, winning a MEED Award provides an independent seal of approval that validates your strategy and enhances your brand.

• Stand out from the crowd: Distinguish your bank as a leader in Retail, Digital, or SME services.
• Regional & global recognition: Gain exposure through MEED’s extensive network of regional and international business leaders.
• Boost team morale: Celebrate the hard work and achievements of your front-line staff and product teams.
• Benchmark success: Measure your products and services against the very best in the region.

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What’s New for 2026?

To reflect the evolving landscape of the banking sector, we have restructured the 2026 programme to ensure every achievement is recognised in its proper context.

Strategic Segmentation

We have refined our categories into three distinct pillars to ensure you are competing against peers with similar objectives:

• Retail Banking: Focusing on the personal customer journey, from affluent banking to financial inclusion.
• Digital Banking: Recognising technical innovation, user experience and digital ecosystem integration.
• SME Banking: Dedicated to the institutions supporting the backbone of the economy—small and medium enterprises.

Refined Criteria

We have updated the judging criteria to place a heavier weight on impact and performance metrics, ensuring that the winners are truly the banks delivering value to their customers and shareholders.

New & Evolved Categories

This year introduces categories that address the hottest trends and most critical services in modern banking:

• Innovation Focused: New awards for Best Use of AI in Retail Banking and Best Open Banking Innovation.
• Customer Centricity: Expanded recognition for specific segments, including Best Priority Banking Service and Best Women-Only Banking Proposition.
• Service Excellence: A dedicated focus on specific deliverables, such as Best Agency Banking Initiative and Best Remittance/FX Service.

Recognising the best engineering industries throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, this prestigious awards ceremony honors the best and brightest projects and professionals in the sector, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and overall impact on society. With a history of highlighting ground-breaking projects and individuals since 2007, the MEED Projects Awards in association with Mashreq continues to be the gold standard in recognizing excellence in the MENA region. Join us for an evening of recognition, celebration, and networking with industry leaders from across the region.

The purpose of MEED Projects Awards in association with Mashreq is to celebrate the best that the MENA projects industry offers. MEED aims to support the region’s development by supporting this crucially important sector. The project’s industry is vital to the MENA region. It creates the infrastructure that improves life, supports the economy, and lays the foundations for future growth.​

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This year’s awards will highlight the strategies employed by private banks and wealth management firms to safeguard and enhance their revenue streams, mitigating the impact of the recent economic challenges.

Entering the PBI Awards places you at the forefront of the most prestigious and diverse awards in the banking industry. Your participation opens the door to a host of exclusive benefits including:

Extensive Exposure: Benefit from widespread event coverage and advertising that spans the influential networks of Private Banker and Retail Banker International, along with the meticulously curated awards ecosystem developed over three decades.

Positioning Power: Position your institution as the ‘go to’ partner for wealth management, solidifying its position in the eyes of both existing and potential clients.

Independent Validation: Acquire an independent stamp of quality and recognition from industry leaders.

Business Excellence: Associate your business with an ethos of excellence in strategy, service delivery, and product innovation.

Saudi Giga Projects 2026 is the leading summit bringing together the organisations shaping Saudi Arabia’s built environment and the giga and mega projects driving Vision 2030.

The event connects project owners, government stakeholders, developers, contractors, consultants, and solution providers with direct access to decision-makers, live project intelligence, and a powerful networking platform focused on real commercial outcomes.

Across a high-level summit, expert-led workshops, and curated one-to-one meetings, participants gain critical insight into project pipelines, procurement strategies, and delivery priorities, whilst building the relationships needed to win work and form long-term partnerships.

More than just an event, Saudi Giga Projects 2026 is where business happens. It is the place to identify the right projects, engage with the right people, and start conversations that lead to contracts, collaborations, and sustained growth across the Kingdom and wider region.

With a strong speaker lineup, influential partners, and a proven track record of meaningful industry engagement, the 2026 edition remains a central meeting point for the Saudi and MENA construction community, turning vision into value.

What to expect for 2026?

– Conference
– Workshops
– Meetings
– Gala Dinner
– Closing Reception

The MENA region saw over just under $380bn billion worth of contract awards in 2024, setting new records despite lower oil prices, reflecting the market’s resilience and strength. Significant contributions from the UAE ($102 billion), Iraq ($26 billion), Egypt ($22bn), Qatar ($22bn) and Saudi Arabia ($154 billion) continue to underscore the dynamic nature of the region’s construction market.

The 7th edition of the MENA Construction Summit will take place in Dubai, UAE, in November 2026. It will further MEED’s commitment to fostering meaningful discussions on critical aspects of project delivery, such as timely completion, budget management, and sustainability—key to maintaining momentum and achieving project goals.

With senior participants from government stakeholders, project owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, this event offers an exclusive opportunity to network with top decision-makers and industry leaders.

Join MEED and key stakeholders in a closed-door setting to discuss building sustainable and smart urban cities of the future. The event will feature case studies from the region’s most significant mega and giga projects through an immersive agenda that includes interactive panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote presentations.

MEED, in partnership with leading financial services publications Retail Banker International and Private Banker International, introduces the 4th edition of the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025.

The Middle East & North Africa is widely accepted as one of the fastest growing markets in the banking and financial services sectors. The region is challenging more well-established global markets in the race to position as world-class financial hubs.

Entering the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025 is your opportunity to join an illustrious group of industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of banking in MENA. These awards recognise and celebrate excellence, providing a platform for you to showcase your innovative products, services and initiatives.

The MENA Banking Excellence Awards offer international recognition, extending your reach beyond regional boundaries and connecting you with a global audience. Establish your banking legacy here, and let’s celebrate globally.

The Retail Banker International – Asia Trailblazer Awards are more than just accolades; they are a platform for you to gain unparalleled recognition for your outstanding contributions, innovative products, and visionary projects that are shaping the future of banking in the Asia-Pacific region.

Participating will not only elevate your brand’s visibility and credibility but also unlock extensive networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts. Gain access to global exposure that can open doors to new markets and collaborations!

Join us in leading the way, celebrating innovation, and leaving a lasting mark on the retail banking landscape.