The Middle East’s
14. Abdulbasit Al Shaibei
Designation: CEO
Company: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB)
Established: 1991
Country: Qatar
Category: Banking
As of December 2025, QIIB had allocated $784 million to eligible green and social projects under Qatar's first Sustainable Sukuk, with green buildings accounting for 54.4%. QIIB developed a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy supported by ESG objectives and KPIs. In 2025, the bank's total GHG emissions fell 2.48% year-on-year, while its scope 1 emissions were reduced by 34.5% YoY. In 2026, it introduced ESG Credit Risk Assessment Scorecards for its corporate and SME portfolios, integrating ESG and climate factors into the credit lifecycle. Al Shaibei has served as QIIB's CEO since 2000.