Marking a significant milestone in its journey of Sharia-compliant banking excellence, ahli islamic has been named ‘Best Islamic Bank of the Year 2026. The accolade reflects the bank’s consistent performance across its business and its continued focus on delivering a comprehensive portfolio of banking and financial solutions, rooted in the principles and best practices of Islamic finance. Through an established branch network, digitally enabled solutions and a customer-centric approach, ahli islamic continues to strengthen the accessibility and relevance of Islamic banking for customers across the Sultanate of Oman. The award was accepted by Yousuf Al Rawahi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer at ahli Islamic.
At the heart of this accomplishment is ahli islamic’s emphasis on shaping a strong proposition distinguished by its commitment to integrity, transparency and responsible banking. These principles are reflected in the way the bank develops its solutions, delivers its services and engages with customers. By continuously evolving its capabilities and adopting purposeful innovation, ahli islamic has further elevated the overall banking experience.
This recognition underscores the strength of ahli islamic’s strategic direction and the continued evolution of its proposition within the Islamic banking sector. Guided by a commitment to purposeful and sustainable growth, ahli islamic continues to combine the principles of Islamic banking with the capabilities, agility and service standards expected of a modern financial institution. Through continued investment in innovation, customer experience and the development of its capabilities, ahli islamic remains focused on creating greater value for individuals and businesses, while exploring new opportunities for growth and strengthening its position as a trusted financial partner across the Sultanate.
The accolade also reflects ahli islamic’s contribution to the continued advancement of Islamic finance in Oman. ahli islamic continues to broaden the role of Islamic banking by supporting businesses and projects aligned with the Sultanate’s economic and development priorities, while creating new avenues for participation and growth. With a forward-looking approach and a strong understanding of evolving market needs, ahli islamic remains focused on creating lasting value and contributing to the continued development of Oman’s financial landscape