Emirates NBD recognised for Governance Excellence with ‘Best Corporate Governance, United Arab Emirates 2026’ Award

2 Min | 06 October 2026

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

Dubai, UAE, 6 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.