September 2011
Mr. Eisa Al Eisa, Chairman of Samba Financial Group, received the "Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Sectors in the Middle East 2011" from CEO Middle East Magazine, part of the ITP Publishing Group. This award is considered to be one of the most high profile awards granted by the magazine to leading figures in the industry, with Al Eisa having been selected in recognition of his distinguished professional career and visionary leadership at the helm of Samba Financial Group, which has been reflected in his unprecedented achievements, contributing significantly to the Group's development in assuming a high ranking in the banking industry on both a local and regional level.

This prestigious award, given to the most prominent business leaders, adds to a number of high-profile awards previously received by Al Eisa during his career in appreciation of his contribution to the banking industry. In 2010, Al Eisa received the "Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Sectors in Saudi Arabia" from CEO Middle East Magazine. In 2009, Al Eisa also received the Euromoney QFC "Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Financial Services in the Middle East". In the same year, he was named "Best CEO in Saudi Arabian Banking and Financial Institutions Sector" by CEO Middle East Magazine, "Best CEO in the Middle East" by emeafinance and "Preferred CEO of the Year" by HR Gathering and Award. Furthermore in 2007, Al Eisa received the "Banking CEO of the Year in the Middle East" from the Middle East Excellence Award Institute.