London – October 14, 2026 -- Islamic Bank of Guinea (Banque Islamique de Guinée, BIG) has won two honours at the Global Brand Awards 2026, organised by Global Brands Magazine (GBM): Best CSR Islamic Bank – Guinea and Excellence in Islamic Financial Solutions – Guinea.
GBM cites Sharia-compliant offering and community focus
GBM said BIG was recognised for delivering Sharia-compliant financial solutions while generating impact beyond banking. The bank's focus areas are financial inclusion, responsible governance and community development. GBM says the programme rewards sustained excellence, innovation and measurable impact.
GBM CEO Jay Reddy described the bank's approach to Islamic finance as disciplined. He said it combines responsible financial solutions with a clear commitment to social and economic development, and that the awards reflect BIG's consistency in serving the Guinean market.
BIG CEO points to governance and digital solutions
BIG Chief Executive Officer Mamadou Lamrana Barry said the bank will keep delivering "ethical, innovative, and value-driven Islamic financial solutions" to support sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion across Guinea and Africa. He attributed the distinction to governance that places customers, staff, compliance and digital solutions at the center of operational and strategic processes.
Dubai ceremony drew regional corporate names
The 14th Global Brand Awards ceremony took place at Address Sky View, Dubai, on 2 October 2026. Winners are selected through GBM's research and evaluation process, which weighs performance, innovation, customer experience and consistency within their fields. Organisations represented included Emirates NBD, ADNOC Distribution, Saudi Global Ports, HP Computing and Printing Middle East and Sobha Realty.