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QNB Group, the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its strategic report, which reviews the group’s performance during the second quarter of 2026 and highlights its continued success in implementing its initiatives in the areas of innovation, sustainability, and developing institutional capabilities across its international network. During the second quarter of this year, the group made significant progress in implementing a set of initiatives consistent with its long-term strategic priorities, which focus on enhancing economic flexibility, supporting promising economic sectors, and enabling sustainable growth in key markets. These developments reflect the disciplined approach followed by the group to achieve added value in the long term, which is based on the diversity of operations, the strength of governance frameworks, and continued investment in the areas of innovation and human capacity development. On this occasion, Mr. Abdullah Mubarak Al Khalifa, CEO of QNB Group, said: “Our performance during the second quarter reflects our clear leadership in financing the future of the region, starting with pioneering sustainable energy projects, all the way to empowering the next generation of innovators. Our focus remains focused on supporting “Our continued efforts to diversify our international platforms, along with the disciplined implementation of our strategic initiatives and the strength of our governance frameworks, contribute to enhancing the Group’s ability to deal with the rapid changes in the markets, while maintaining our focus on achieving responsible growth and innovation based on meeting customer needs.” Expanding global capabilities through strategic partnerships and financing During the second quarter, QNB continued to support strategic sectors and long-term economic development through specialized financing initiatives across its international network. In North Africa, QNB Egypt co-financed a historic $500 million project for Green Sky Capital’s sustainable aviation fuel facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt, which is the largest sustainable aviation fuel production facility in the Middle East and Africa. The project is expected to produce up to 200,000 tons of biofuel annually, which will contribute to reducing emissions by up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, confirming the commitment of our corporate banking sector to financing green infrastructure projects. The project also supports the development of future energy solutions, while at the same time strengthening the region’s position within emerging value chains for sustainable aviation fuels. QNB Egypt also signed a medium-term financing agreement worth 5.5 billion Egyptian pounds with Marakez Company, to support the continued expansion of the “Fifth Settlement” mixed-use project in the East Cairo area. The project contributes to enhancing general economic activity by providing an integrated infrastructure that includes residential and commercial units and modern life facilities. As part of its ongoing efforts to support economic development and advance the growth of the private sector, QNB Egypt signed a credit facility agreement worth 3 billion Egyptian pounds with Global Corp Financial Services Group, to support financial leasing and real estate financing activities. This agreement aims to expand access to flexible financing solutions in various sectors, supporting investment, business growth and enhancing financial inclusion. QNB Egypt also succeeded in arranging a joint loan worth 11.98 billion Egyptian pounds for Qased Khair Company for General Supplies and Contracting to finance a project to develop new sea docks in East Port Said Port. This project is expected to contribute to strengthening Egypt’s logistical and maritime infrastructure, improving trade connectivity, and supporting long-term economic growth. The group also continued to support transformation initiatives in the energy sector through its international network. In Turkey, QNB provided long-term financing worth $38 million to support two prominent renewable energy projects. This strategic financing included the allocation of an amount of US$23 million to establish an advanced solar energy station with a production capacity of 36 megawatts dedicated to self-consumption, in addition to an organized distribution of the remaining amount of US$15 million, within the framework of a partnership launched in 2025, to contribute to the partial financing of an irrigation investment project to produce energy from wind with a production capacity of 140 megawatts. These initiatives reflect the active leadership role of QNB Group in financing sustainable infrastructure projects capable of confronting climate challenges worldwide. These initiatives help support the vital role that QNB Group plays on a large scale to finance projects that enhance economic resilience, support private sector development, and contribute to achieving long-term growth in markets. Strengthening innovation and capabilities The Group continued to enhance its focus on innovation, education and developing workforce capabilities to adapt to rapid developments in the markets, through initiatives aimed at supporting knowledge-based growth in all the countries in which it operates. During the second quarter, QNB entered into a partnership with Carney G. Mellon University in Qatar to establish the QNB Center for Business Innovation, a platform focused on promoting business innovation, applied education, and preparing qualified competencies to deal with future developments in the State of Qatar and the wider region. This initiative combines specialized academic and professional expertise in areas including artificial intelligence, financial culture, data analysis, and interactive educational tools, in a way that supports the broad ambitions of the State of Qatar, which aims to build a diversified economy based on innovation. Meanwhile, QNB Group continued its efforts to enhance the scholarship program that supports Qatari students to pursue their studies in various strategic disciplines including technology, cybersecurity, finance, economics, engineering and business administration. The group also continued its support for the development of future leaders in the financial sector through knowledge exchange initiatives at the international level. During the second quarter, QNB Switzerland hosted a delegation from the Qatar Leadership Center in Geneva. This visit provided participants with the opportunity to gain valuable insights into global wealth management, sustainable finance, and the rapid developments taking place in international financial markets. This cooperation reflects QNB’s commitment to developing the capabilities of future leaders and supporting the growth of specialized financial expertise. Embodying its commitment to developing high-performing human resources ready to deal with future developments across its international network, QNB Indonesia won several awards at the 2026 Asia Human Resources Awards, including the Best HR Employer in Asia Award and the Award for Productive Transformation in the Human Resources Sector. In Tunisia, QNB continued its support for efforts to develop youth capabilities and innovation and enhance employee engagement through initiatives that included the first edition of the QNB Talent Awards and its participation in the thirteenth session of the Project Fair organized by Esprit Business School. These initiatives have contributed to enhancing innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development, in addition to strengthening communication with students, academics and future cadres. These initiatives reflect QNB’s continued investment in innovation systems, developing human capabilities, enhancing employee interaction, and supporting the next generation of regional cadres. Providing added value QNB Group continued to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution in the region through strong performance, a wide international reach, and a continued focus on providing added value to customers. During the second quarter, the group maintained its position as the most valuable banking brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to the report issued by Brand Finance, with a value amounting to 10.3 billion US dollars, with a global ranking among the top 50 banking brands in terms of value. The group’s brand strength index stabilized at the level of 86, which reflects the continued confidence of customers and stakeholders in it. The group also continued to gain international appreciation for its performance and contribution to the process of economic development, as it received the award for the best provider of commercial financing services in Qatar for the year 2026 from “Global Finance” magazine, which reaffirms its leadership in providing innovative commercial financing solutions based on meeting customers’ needs. QNB was also honored by the French Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of its investments in France and its role in enhancing economic cooperation between the State of Qatar and the French Republic. The group also participated in major international forums focused on enhancing economic cooperation and investment flows between the Arab world and Europe. This included the “Gulf Vision 2026” Forum in Paris, a leading platform for dialogue between France and the Gulf region, in addition to the Arab-German Business Forum in Berlin, which was held under the slogan “Building Bridges between Germany and the Arab World.” Through these participations, QNB contributed to discussions on trade, investment and opportunities to enhance cross-border cooperation, which confirms its commitment to strengthening trade ties between regional and international markets. Enhancing Sustainability and Corporate Resilience Sustainability remains an integral part of QNB Group’s financing and operations activities and long-term strategic priorities. During the second quarter, QNB Group won the “Best Sustainable Lender” award for the year 2026 at the Transformation Finance Awards in the Middle East region, organized by “Environmental Finance” magazine, in recognition of the group’s role in promoting sustainable finance throughout the region. This award reflects the impact of our sustainable finance framework, which has directed more than $11 billion towards financing green, social and sustainability-related projects. QNB has also continued to enhance its institutional standing internationally through the recognition it has received in the capital markets and institutional ratings. The group won the “Best Bond Issuer in Emerging Markets in the Middle East” during the first edition of the “Global Capital MTN” awards ceremony for the year 2026, which reflects investors’ confidence in the diversified financing strategy adopted by the group and its financial flexibility. At the same time, QNB Group was ranked among the Forbes Middle East list of the 100 largest public companies in terms of market value in the region in 2026, which reinforces its solid position in the market and its institutional strength. These achievements reflect the Group’s continued focus on achieving sustainable growth, enhancing good governance practices, and providing added value to its customers in all its international operations. Supporting Communities and Comprehensive Development The Group continues to support initiatives that contribute positively to enhancing the well-being of the communities in which it operates. As part of its social responsibility activities during Eid Al Adha, QNB Qatar organized visits to the Enaya Specialized Care Center, where it provided support and gifts to patients as part of efforts aimed at enhancing well-being and community communication during the holiday period. In Tunisia, QNB supported a multi-specialty medical convoy at the regional hospital in Mareth, which contributed to improving access to healthcare services and specialized consultations for children and families in the surrounding communities. These initiatives fall within the broader development approach adopted by QNB Group in the field of social responsibility and supporting comprehensive development efforts. Future Outlook As regional and international markets continue to evolve, QNB remains focused on the disciplined implementation of its strategic priorities, while maintaining a long-term approach to achieving sustainable growth and enhancing corporate resilience. The group will continue to enhance its capabilities in the field of innovation, support strategic sectors through responsible financing, and expand the integration of sustainability into all its operations and activities with clients. As we look to the third quarter of 2026, QNB Group will continue to build on its strong momentum by moving forward in implementing a number of its strategic priorities. The group will strengthen its leadership in the field of sustainable finance, in addition to continuing to accelerate the development of its capabilities in digital banking services, which contributes to improving customer experience. At the same time, the Asset and Wealth Management sector will work to expand the scope of investment portfolio services in a number of major local and international markets to support clients with continuously developing investment solutions. Based on a disciplined executive approach, good governance, and a flexible international presence, QNB Group continues to consolidate its position to take advantage of new opportunities and achieve long-term sustainable growth in the various markets in which it operates.