In a new milestone that reflects the success of its ambitious transformation strategy and reinforces its growing stature at both the national and regional levels, Jordan Kuwait Bank has won two prestigious awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, one of the world's most respected and influential banking awards programs. The Bank was recognized as “Best Bank Transformation” in the Middle East and “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance” in Jordan.
This international recognition reflects the significant progress Jordan Kuwait Bank has made in recent years in transforming its business, enhancing operational efficiency, and modernizing its banking services. It also underscores the Bank's commitment to embedding sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards across its operations, in line with global developments in the financial services industry.
“The Best Bank Transformation in the Middle East” award recognizes financial institutions that have successfully delivered large-scale strategic transformation, strengthened their competitive position, enhanced customer experience, and improved operational excellence. Meanwhile, the “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Jordan” award acknowledges Jordan Kuwait Bank's leadership in advancing sustainable finance through responsible lending, innovative financial solutions, and initiatives that contribute to long-term economic and social development.
These awards underscore the Bank's success in building a modern banking institution that combines innovation with sustainability while responding proactively to the evolving needs of customers and the rapidly changing financial landscape. They also reflect Jordan Kuwait Bank's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative banking products and services that create value for customers and support the sustainable growth of the national economy.
Commenting on the achievement, Haethum Buttikhi, Group CEO of Jordan Kuwait Bank, said: "Receiving this international recognition is a strong endorsement of our long-term strategic vision, which is centered on continuous transformation, innovation, and building a resilient, future-ready banking institution. These awards are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our employees across the Group, whose commitment has been instrumental in achieving this success.
We remain focused on investing in the continued development of our banking services and digital capabilities, supporting the national economy, and creating sustainable value for our customers, shareholders, and the communities we serve."
Buttikhi added that receiving the “Best Bank Transformation in the Middle East” award demonstrates the ability of Jordanian financial institutions to compete successfully on the regional stage. He also noted that the “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Jordan” award further reinforces Jordan Kuwait Bank's commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of its business, from strategy and governance to financing decisions and day-to-day operations.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as among the banking industry's most prestigious and respected international awards. Winners are selected based on a comprehensive assessment of financial performance, strategic execution, innovation, customer impact, and market leadership. This latest achievement further strengthens Jordan Kuwait Bank's position as one of the region's leading financial institutions and reaffirms its commitment to delivering sustainable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders.
