In collaboration with the Egyptian Banking Institute.
QNB Egypt Celebrates the Graduation of a New Batch of SME Banking Specialists.
Cairo, 22 February 2026 – QNB Egypt celebrated the graduation of a new group of staff who successfully completed a specialized training program recently organized by the Bank to enhance their expertise in delivering financial services tailored to small, medium, and micro enterprises. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from the Bank and the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), the training affiliate of the Central Bank of Egypt.
The program played a key role in strengthening employees’ capabilities to effectively serve this important sector and keep pace with its rapid developments. It culminated in participants earning the “Certified SME Finance Specialist – Level 1” certificate, awarded by “Frankfurt School of Finance & Management” in collaboration with EBI.
The training program featured a series of practical lectures and specialized workshops, enabling participants to gain hands-on exposure to the latest financing tools and frameworks, as well as effective risk management strategies within the SME sector.
This initiative aligns with QNB Egypt’s strategy to develop highly qualified banking professionals capable of meeting evolving market demands and supporting corporate clients in achieving their financial objectives through innovative and sustainable financing solutions—further reinforcing the Bank’s position as a trusted financial partner.
During the ceremony, Mr. Mohamed Bedeir; Chief Executive Officer of QNB Egypt, emphasized the importance of the SME and MVSE sector as a fundamental pillar of sustainable economic development, reaffirming the Bank’s leadership in this field.
He noted that QNB Egypt is among the first banks in the country to successfully allocate 25% of its total credit facilities portfolio to finance this sector, while maintaining a balanced distribution across various economic sectors and prioritizing industrial activities and export-supporting projects—contributing positively to national economic performance and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Mr. Bedeir also commended the dynamic role played by the Egyptian Banking Institute in advancing the banking training ecosystem and elevating the quality of professional development programs, therefore enhancing workforce efficiency and promoting sustainability across the sector.
For his part, Dr. Abdel Aziz Nossir; Executive Director of the Egyptian Banking Institute, expressed his pride in graduating a new class of SME sector staff at QNB Egypt, highlighting the strong and strategic partnership between the two institutions.
He added that the certification contributes to preparing qualified banking professionals to support the SME sector. The program is also available in an electronic format for bank staff across governorates, reflecting EBI’s commitment to knowledge dissemination and leveraging leading international expertise.