AlRayan Bank bags NIA certification by Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency

02/10/2025 06:10 AST

AlRayan Bank announced that it has been awarded the National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification by the State of Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).

Achieved to a high standard within a short timeframe, this milestone reflects the bank's sustained focus on strengthening information protection and cyber resilience in the face of rising global threats. The certification ceremony took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

Unlike traditional security standards that sit mainly within IT, NIA is a strategic, Qatar-tailored assurance framework that integrates cybersecurity across the entire enterprise, governance, processes, and frontline business functions.

For AlRayan Bank, the certification represents a major step forward in safeguarding information assets, elevating security practices across every department, and contributing to the State's national information security strategy in line with international best practice.

It also signals independent assurance of the Bank's cybersecurity maturity, deeper protection for customers, staff, assets, and shareholders, greater confidence among partners, strengthened resilience against evolving cyber risks, support for compliance with national and global standards, and the continued cultivation of a pervasive, organisation-wide security culture.

Commenting on the achievement, Omar al-Emadi, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer at AlRayan Bank, said: "We are proud to receive the NIA Certification, a clear reflection of AlRayan Bank's relentless focus on information protection and cyber resilience. This is a pivotal step in our journey to safeguard information assets and embed robust security practices across the bank. It also affirms our active contribution to Qatar's national information security strategy, in line with global best practice. Above all, it embodies our steadfast commitment to protecting our customers' and partners' data, strengthening our ability to anticipate and counter cyber risks, and ensuring greater resilience and secure business continuity."

Al-Emadi added that the Bank extends its appreciation to the National Cyber Security Agency for its leadership and guidance in enabling AlRayan Bank to meet the certification requirements. Building on this foundation, the bank will continue to deepen trust with customers and shareholders through credible, stable, and secure digital banking services, making AlRayan Bank their first choice.

Gulf Times