AGFUND receives international award for inclusive banking excellence

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The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) has been honored with the ‘Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact’ award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards. The ceremony was held in Bangkok, Thailand, during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

Organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG), the award recognizes models that integrate financial services with social impact and sustainable development. AGFUND CEO Hammam bin Nasser bin Juraid accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

AGFUND’s microfinance network has served over 1.3 million clients and disbursed more than $1.37 billion in financing since its inception. The organization maintains a presence in nine countries, including Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone. Notably, women constitute 59 percent of its borrowers.