Qatar National Bank Group tops the «First Bank» list of the 100 largest lenders in the Arab world

A recent ranking issued by «First Bank» of the 100 largest lenders in the Arab world by the end of September 2025 revealed that Qatar National Bank Group topped the list, with its loan portfolio reaching approximately USD 274.50 bn.

The ranking was based on ordering banks according to the size of their declared loan portfolios, valued in US dollars, providing a standardized comparison tool among different banking institutions. The ranking excluded banks for which official data were not available, ensuring the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.

The ranking included parent banking groups across various Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.

Regarding the annual performance of the loan portfolio, it continued to rise during the last quarter of 2025, achieving an annual growth rate of 11.5% and reaching about USD 278.54 bn by the end of 2025.

Overall, Qatar National Bank Group performed well during 2025, with its total assets portfolio increasing by about 6.9%, reaching USD 380.67 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 356.15 bn at the end of 2024.

The customer deposit portfolio also rose by about 7.4% during 2025, reaching approximately USD 261.40 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 243.38 bn at the end of 2024.

Net profits increased by about 2.1%, recording USD 4.75 bn during 2025, compared to USD 4.65 bn during 2024.

Net interest income rose by about 8.7%, reaching USD 9.79 bn during 2025, compared to USD 9.01 bn during 2024.

Net commission and fee income grew by approximately 8.8%, recording USD 1.36 bn during 2025, compared to USD 1.25 bn during 2024.

Earnings before tax increased by about 11%, reaching USD 6.03 bn during 2025, compared to USD 5.42 bn during 2024.