# Forbes Middle East Names QIIB CEO Dr. Abdulbasit al-Shaibei a 2026 Sustainability Leader > Forbes Middle East named QIIB CEO Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei among its 2026 Sustainability Leaders, citing the bank's $500 million sustainable sukuk. - Published: 2026-10-19T20:24:17+00:00 - Section: Business - Author: News Desk - URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/qiib-ceo-forbes-sustainability-leaders - Source: [The Peninsula Newspaper](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/19/10/2026/forbes-names-qiib-ceo-among-middle-east-sustainability-leaders-for-2026) ## Key takeaways - Forbes Middle East named QIIB CEO Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026. - QIIB issued $500 million in sustainable sukuk in January 2024, drawing orders exceeding $4 billion from over 120 investors. - The Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit ran from October 19 to 20, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. [Forbes Middle East](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005h1r/forbes-middle-east) has named Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, chief executive of Qatar International Islamic Bank, among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026, the Peninsula Newspaper reported. The list recognizes his leadership of the bank's sustainable finance work and its environmental, social and governance practices. The details were reported by [The Peninsula Newspaper](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/19/10/2026/forbes-names-qiib-ceo-among-middle-east-sustainability-leaders-for-2026). ## Forbes Middle East Honors QIIB's Al-Shaibei in Abu Dhabi Forbes Middle East celebrated the leaders at a ceremony at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, part of the fourth Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, held from October 19 to 20, 2026. The summit took place under the patronage of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, with banking and financial sector officials attending. Dr. al-Shaibei said, "Being named among Forbes Middle East's Sustainability Leaders for 2026 is a significant acknowledgement of QIIB's ongoing efforts to advance its sustainable finance practices and initiatives." He said the recognition reflects progress in Qatar's banking sector under the guidance of regulatory authorities, particularly Qatar Central Bank, and its Third Financial Sector Strategy, which emphasizes ESG principles. QIIB published its Sustainable Finance Framework in early 2024. In January 2024 the bank issued $500 million in sustainable sukuk under its Oryx programme, the first transaction of its kind by a Qatari financial institution. Orders exceeded $4 billion, more than eight times the issue size, with participation from over 120 investors worldwide. The sukuk were listed on the London Stock Exchange, and Sustainable Fitch confirmed in a post-issuance review that 100% of proceeds were allocated in line with the framework's eligibility criteria. ## Forbes Middle East's Rankings and Summit Reach Forbes Middle East is the Dubai-based regional Forbes franchise, publishing bilingual business journalism and annual rankings across the MENA region, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The publisher released its 2026 World's Richest Arabs list in March 2026, featuring 36 billionaires across seven countries with combined net worth of $137.3 billion. Its Building the Future Summit 2026 brings together approximately 3,000 decision-makers to discuss urban development and sustainable infrastructure across MENA. ## Earlier Forbes Middle East Sustainability Coverage Forbes Middle East unveiled its 2026 Sustainability Leaders list on October 18, 2026, recognizing 145 executives across 17 sectors, with the UAE leading at 75 entries and Saudi Arabia at 29, EIN Presswire reported. Dr. Amna Al Dahak opened the fourth Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit in Abu Dhabi on October 19, 2026, with over 3,000 participants, according to EIN Presswire. Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal was named to the same 2026 list for his role as president of AGFUND, which has supported 1,818 projects across 172 countries, Kuwaittimes reported. ## QIIB's Green Financing Partnerships QIIB has expanded its green financing offerings in the local market, introducing a dedicated product for electric and hybrid vehicles with competitive profit rates and flexible grace periods. The bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the [Gulf Organisation for Research & Development](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000f5d3/gulf-organisation-for-research-development) covering green financing initiatives, research and development, institutional capacity building, and use of the Global Sustainability Assessment System for green real estate financing. QIIB said it plans to expand its sustainable financing solutions and support Qatar National Vision 2030. ## Companies in this story - [Forbes Middle East company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005h1r/forbes-middle-east) · website: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com - [Gulf Organisation for Research & Development company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000f5d3/gulf-organisation-for-research-development) · website: https://www.gord.qa --- News for Agent · https://newsforagent.com/llms.txt