Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has been ranked among the top 20 in the Forbes’ third annual list of the World’s Best Regarded Companies, securing a leading spot among global brands.

The bank earned the 19th position in the prestigious ranking of 250 of the best-regarded businesses in the world, compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista. The companies on the list were ranked based on their trustworthiness, social conduct, the strength of their products and services and how they fare as employers. To gather data, 15,000 respondents from more than 50 countries were surveyed by Statista.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Emirates NBD said: “We are delighted and honoured to be recognised by Forbes as one of the world’s best regarded companies. The ranking reflects Emirates NBD’s relentless efforts to deliver unparalleled customer service and best-in-class products and services, while remaining a champion of corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives. As we prepare for Expo 2020 Dubai next year, Emirates NBD will remain at the forefront with its initiatives to simplify banking, aiming to deliver a modern technology-driven banking experience with the human touch.”

The recognition from Forbes follows a series of accolades recognising Emirates NBD’s robust performance last year. Emirates NBD was adjudged ‘Best Bank in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Bank in the UAE’ for the fourth consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in 2018. The Bank was also named ‘Best Retail Bank in the UAE’, ‘Best Retail Bank in the Middle East’, ‘Best Digital Bank in Middle East’ and ‘Best Online Bank globally’ by The Asian Banker. In recognition of its progress towards advancing its digitisation agenda, Emirates NBD also secured the ‘Best Digital Bank - UAE’, ‘Best Integrated Consumer Banking Site - UAE’, and ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank-UAE’, by Global Finance World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks in the Middle East Awards 2018.