London: The Arab Bankers' Association (ABA), a professional association based in London with members from leading banks and related sectors in both the United Kingdom and the Arab world, has announced that it will grant the CEO of Arab Bank, Randa Sadik, the Distinguished Service to Arab Banking award. This award is in recognition of Sadik's efforts and contributions to the Arab banking industry.
According to Jordan News Agency, ABA CEO Gaby Fadel highlighted that the decision to honor Sadik is a testament to her significant achievements. Fadel noted Sadik's effective leadership of Arab Bank, one of the oldest financial institutions in the Middle East and North Africa, as a key factor in her selection as the award's recipient.
Sadik has been the CEO of Arab Bank since 2022 and is the first woman to hold this position at the bank. Her career in banking began in 1986 and spans nearly four decades. Before joining Arab Bank in 2010 as Deputy CEO, she held various leadership roles at the National Bank of Kuwait in Kuwait and London.
Forbes Middle East has recognized Sadik's influence in the business world by ranking her among the Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen in the Middle East in both 2024 and 2025.