{"id":4523,"date":"2026-10-26T21:15:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybusiness.info\/?p=4523"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:15:38","slug":"cib-named-to-fortunes-change-the-world-list-for-economic-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybusiness.info\/?p=4523","title":{"rendered":"CIB named to Fortune\u2019s \u2018Change the World\u2019 list for economic empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Commercial International Bank \u2013 Egypt (CIB) has been included in Fortune\u2019s 2026 Change the World list under the Economic Empowerment category, becoming the only bank from Africa and the Middle East to feature on this year\u2019s list.<\/p>\n<p>The recognition reflects the bank\u2019s commitment to developing innovative financing solutions that expand economic opportunities and promote financial inclusion by directing funding towards sectors and groups most in need of support, helping generate sustainable economic and social impact.<\/p>\n<p>CIB was selected in recognition of its role as financial adviser to the issuance of EGP 7bn in sustainable social sukuk, a sustainable financing instrument used to channel capital towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improve access to finance for underserved groups.<\/p>\n<p>The issuance reflects the bank\u2019s vision of using capital market instruments to connect capital with the needs of the real economy, supporting business growth, expanding investment opportunities, creating jobs, and stimulating sustainable economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Hisham Ezz El-Arab, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of CIB, said: \u201cWe are proud that Commercial International Bank has been included in Fortune\u2019s list for the second time. This recognition reflects our commitment to leveraging our financial expertise to support economic growth and promote financial inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe EGP 7bn sustainable social sukuk issuance demonstrates how financial innovation and the expansion of sustainable financing mechanisms can be used to address genuine market needs and direct capital towards projects and sectors capable of delivering tangible economic and social impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CIB continues its efforts to support SMEs, promote financial inclusion, and expand access to financial services, recognising the vital role these businesses play in driving economic growth, improving productivity, creating employment opportunities, and supporting sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial International Bank \u2013 Egypt (CIB) has been included in Fortune\u2019s 2026 Change the World list under the Economic Empowerment category, becoming the only bank from Africa and the Middle East to feature on this year\u2019s list. 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