Dukhan Bank Named “Best Consumer Digital Bank in Qatar” and Received “Best Integrated Consumer Banking Site” & “Most Innovative Digital Bank” Accolades
At Global Finance “2022 World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards”
DOHA, QATAR- September 25,2022: Global Finance magazine crowned Dukhan Bank as the “Best Consumer Digital Bank in Qatar” at round one of the 23rd edition of “2022 World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards”. Under this category, the bank received two prestigious accolades, they are “Best Integrated Consumer Banking Site” and “Most Innovative Digital Bank”. The new accolades come to further support Dukhan Bank’s position as pioneering the digital banking sector in Qatar and a fitting tribute to its capabilities to be ahead of its peers in adopting emerging technologies, which are reshaping the banking industry. Dukhan Bank was selected by a world-class panel of industry experts against criteria that included strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, and evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.
On the occasion, Mr. Talal Ahmed Al-Khaja, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, stressed that over the last period, Dukhan Bank’s digital capabilities have provided the necessary resilience to support customers through disruptive changes in their day-to-day transactions. He said: “These awards are a true testament to Dukhan Bank’s efforts in driving innovation and improving the client experience as we continue to invest in our award-winning digital platform”.
Dukhan Bank has been leading the industry by implementing a series of unparalleled enhancements to the retail mobile banking application that includes access to Time Deposit, Wealth Management Accounts, and Foreign Currency Account services. Additionally, Dukhan Bank topped up its digital endeavors by enhancing its app with the (D-Pay) platform, a true masterpiece feature offering contactless payment eliminating the need to carry on cash and credit cards. The bank takes pleasure in being among the first banks in Qatar to introduce Apple Pay and Google Pay services to the local market and the first bank in Qatar to launch a digital prepaid card.
Another milestone achieved in line with Dukhan Bank’s successful digital journey is Rashid, the AI-powered chatbot. An interactive, multichannel virtual assistant, Rashid, is accessible on Dukhan Mobile, the bank’s website, and WhatsApp. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning, Rashid offers swift answers and fast solutions to customers' inquiries.
Dukhan Bank’s successful digital journey has resulted in a vast expansion in the bank’s portfolio of elite digital products and services while being noticed by international evaluation entities whereas, recently, the Bank received a prestigious accolade as the Best Digital Bank in the MENA region by MEED Excellence Banking Awards 2022.
“Knowing our customers and understanding their needs is essential to providing a personalized experience, and top-notch service as needed, which will better serve our clients today and pave the road for future needs”, Al Khaja ended.
