Published 15th Dec 2025
Ajman Bank Reinforces Its Regional Leadership in Sustainable Finance at Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2025

 

Ajman, United Arab Emirates – 27 October 2025: Ajman Bank, one of the UAE’s leading Shari’ah-compliant financial institutions, reinforced its position as a regional leader in sustainable finance and responsible innovation through its participation in the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2025. The event convened decision-makers and sustainability pioneers from across the region to advance dialogue on climate action, financial inclusion, and the future of the green economy.

Ajman Bank’s participation highlighted its commitment to embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across its operations and strategy. Guided by a clear sustainability roadmap, the Bank is progressing toward net-zero by 2050 and delivering on its 4 billion sustainable finance commitment by 2030; a key pillar in its long-term growth and climate agenda.

The Bank’s evolving portfolio of green finance initiatives, including Pure Home, a green home finance program, and rEVolution, a sustainable auto finance solution, continues to support the UAE’s national vision for a diversified and low-carbon economy.

As part of Forbes Middle East’s regional acknowledgment of corporate and executive leadership in sustainability, Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, was recognized among the Top Sustainability Leaders in the Middle East for 2025 for his contribution to advancing responsible finance, ESG integration, and long-term value creation.

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, said: "This recognition reflects Ajman Bank’s unwavering commitment to advancing responsible innovation and sustainable growth. Our goal is to build a future-ready financial institution that aligns profitability with purpose, financing the transition to a greener, more inclusive economy while strengthening the resilience of the financial system as a whole".

Representing the Bank, Zohaib Ali Zahid, Head of Enterprise Project Management Office & ESG, joined the high-level panel ‘Planet-Proof Capital: Financing Innovation, Inclusion, and the Green Transition’, where he outlined Ajman Bank’s strategic approach to driving measurable climate impact through sustainable financing and data-driven decision-making.

Ajman Bank’s continued alignment with Ajman Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative underscores its role as a purpose-driven financial institution dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and inclusive financial future for the region.