Ajman Bank Recognised as Leading Islamic Trade Finance Provider at GTR MEA Awards 2026

Ajman, UAE - October 2026: Ajman Bank has been recognised as the “Leading Islamic Trade Finance Provider” at the GTR MEA Awards 2026, presented by Global Trade Review (GTR), reflecting the Bank’s continued focus on delivering Shari’ah-compliant trade finance solutions and supporting the evolving needs of its corporate and business customers.

The recognition highlights Ajman Bank’s efforts to strengthen its trade finance offering through solutions designed to support businesses engaged in domestic and international trade. It also reflects the contribution of the Bank’s teams in developing and delivering financial solutions aligned with the requirements of its clients and the principles of Islamic finance.

Ajman Bank is making significant investments to enhance its Trade Finance capabilities, with a key focus on digitising the end-to-end trade journey while offering clients a comprehensive suite of Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions. This transformation journey is currently underway and is aimed at delivering a faster, simpler and more seamless client experience.

Trade finance plays an important role in supporting businesses as they manage commercial transactions, working capital requirements and cross-border trade. Through its Shari’ah-compliant solutions, Ajman Bank continues to support businesses with financial tools designed to facilitate trade and contribute to their wider growth objectives.

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, said:

“We are honoured to be recognised by GTR as the ‘Leading Islamic Trade Finance Provider’. This award reflects the dedication of our teams and our continued focus on providing Shari’ah-compliant solutions that respond to the needs of our corporate and business customers. Trade finance is an important part of supporting businesses as they grow and expand, and we remain committed to strengthening our capabilities and delivering solutions that create meaningful value for our clients.”

Kashif Raza, Head of Wholesale Banking at Ajman Bank, said:

“Being recognised by GTR reflects the strength of our trade finance capabilities and the expertise of our Wholesale Banking team. We remain focused on delivering Shari’ah-compliant solutions that address the evolving needs of our corporate and business customers, supporting their trade, working capital and growth requirements. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuously enhancing our offering and creating meaningful value for our clients.”

Ashish Madan, Head of Global Transaction Banking at Ajman Bank, said:

“The GTR award is a testament to Ajman Bank’s commitment to innovation and its continued focus on leveraging technology to transform the customer experience. The combination of Ajman One Corp, which was recently launched, and the new Trade Finance platform, once fully implemented and deployed, will position Ajman Bank as a key financial institution offering bespoke Shari’ah-compliant transaction banking solutions across Cash and Trade, alongside a seamless digital experience for our corporate clients.”

The recognition forms part of the GTR MEA Awards 2026, which celebrate achievements across the trade, treasury, supply chain and fintech sectors in the Middle East and Africa. As part of the awards coverage, Ajman Bank will also be featured in the upcoming GTR MEA Magazine.

The award further supports Ajman Bank’s focus on developing its trade finance capabilities and strengthening its engagement with businesses across the region. The Bank will continue to build on this recognition by enhancing its solutions and supporting the evolving requirements of its customers and the wider trade finance community.