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Ihab ElSewerky: Competition is no longer driven solely by the diversity of banking services and products.

The Bank’s vision is built on placing the customer at the heart of development, while investing in technological innovation to deliver banking services that meet world-class standards.

ADCB Egypt has been named “Best for Customer Experience” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, in recognition of its success in delivering an exceptional banking experience that has redefined the relationship between the Bank and its customers. ADCB Egypt has adopted a modern and advanced banking model for customer experience, built on digital innovation, ease of use, speed of service, and a genuine understanding of customers’ needs and aspirations. This achievement reflects the vision and strategy of the ADCB Group in the United Arab Emirates, which continuously strives to elevate banking standards to new horizons through an innovative approach to customer experience.

ADCB Egypt has firmly established its position in the Egyptian market as one of the country’s most advanced banks in digital transformation and customer experience, driven by a vision that places the customer at the center of every stage of development and considers digitalization the cornerstone of delivering a modern banking experience. This vision has led the Bank to invest heavily in financial technology and digital infrastructure to provide a seamless and efficient banking experience that keeps pace with global developments. Alongside digital transformation, ADCB Egypt places great emphasis on applying the highest security standards to digital transactions. This commitment has been clearly reflected in the series of international and regional awards the Bank has received over the past period, confirming the success of its strategy in delivering a more advanced and agile banking experience while strengthening its leadership in integrating innovation into the banking journey.

This digital transformation is supported by a robust governance framework and key performance indicators (KPIs) designed to measure customer experience and elevate service excellence beyond traditional customer satisfaction metrics across all channels, services, and products. This serves as a clear indication of the success of the Bank’s digital transformation strategy.

Commenting on the achievement, Ihab ElSewerky, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ADCB Egypt, expressed his pride in receiving this prestigious award, stating:

“Competition is no longer driven solely by the diversity of financial products and services. Customer experience has become the true benchmark for measuring the ability of banking institutions to excel and strengthen their competitiveness. Today, we are delighted to receive this recognition from the globally renowned Euromoney. The Bank’s vision and strategy are built on placing the customer at the heart of development, while investing in technological innovation and delivering banking services that meet world-class standards. This enables us to provide an exceptional banking experience that fulfills our customers’ needs and keeps pace with their future aspirations, making us their bank of choice.”

ElSewerky added:

“The Bank is committed to delivering genuine added value to its customers through the continuous enhancement of digital services and the launch of innovative banking solutions that simplify their daily transactions and enrich their overall banking experience. This is achieved through a robust governance framework, close monitoring of customer feedback, and internationally recognized performance indicators.”

He further explained that the international awards received by the Bank are the result of the collective efforts of its various teams, emphasizing that the Bank’s primary objective is not merely to win awards, but to build long-term relationships with customers based on trust, quality, and innovation. He added that the Bank continues to implement its expansion strategy aimed at offering more advanced banking products and services, with digital transformation remaining one of the key pillars shaping the future of Egypt’s banking sector.

The achievements of ADCB Egypt have also received broad recognition from international institutions specializing in evaluating banking performance and customer experience. Several global organizations have recently awarded the Bank the titles of “Best Customer Experience” and “Best Digital Services,” two of the banking industry’s most prestigious distinctions granted to institutions capable of delivering genuine breakthroughs in customer experience, financial technology, and digital banking services. The Bank has also received several other prestigious awards in the fields of digital innovation and technological transformation, in recognition of its success in delivering smart banking services that meet customers’ needs while enhancing the overall banking experience.

As part of its continued digital transformation journey, ADCB Egypt has introduced a range of advanced digital services, including account opening and credit card applications through its mobile banking application, in addition to instant transfer services with high transaction limits. These enhancements have significantly improved customer convenience and accelerated the execution of banking transactions. This demonstrates that digital transformation is not merely an addition to a portfolio of electronic services, but rather a fully integrated operating philosophy aimed at delivering a simpler banking experience and providing smarter, more efficient banking solutions. The Bank also continues to enhance its digital applications on an ongoing basis to ensure a smoother customer experience, while maintaining the highest standards of security and customer data protection, thereby reinforcing customer confidence in its digital services.

As ADCB Egypt continues to invest in strengthening its digital infrastructure and expanding its portfolio of smart banking services, its journey of excellence continues to be driven by a clear vision focused on delivering a banking experience that exceeds customer expectations and establishes new benchmarks for banking services in the Egyptian market. This vision is built upon an integrated approach that combines listening to the voice of the customer, technological excellence, and operational efficiency, ensuring the delivery of a sustainable banking experience that respects the diverse and specific needs of every customer and meets them with efficiency and flexibility.