Arab African International Bank rises to 47th place on the list of the largest Arab banks
First Bank
The «First Bank» ranking of the top 100 banks in the Arab world by the end of 2025 revealed a notable improvement in the position of the Arab African International Bank, which advanced to 47th place, surpassing Warba Bank, which slipped to 48th, compared to the ranking at the end of September 2025.
This shift in ranking reflects the intensity of competition between the two banks, where positions are often determined by narrow differences in financial performance indicators—meaning even modest improvements can significantly impact a bank’s standing.
According to the financial statements of both banks, the Arab African International Bank’s total assets rose to $20.01 billion by the end of 2025, compared to $18.14billion at the end of 2024, representing a 10.3% year-on-year growth rate.
In comparison, Warba Bank’s total assets increased to $19.58 billion by the end of 2025, up from approximately $17.19 billion at the end of 2024, achieving a higher annual growth rate of 13.9%.
It is worth noting that the Arab African International Bank recorded net profits of$362.12 million in 2025, compared to$300.73 million in 2024, reflecting a 20.4% year-on-year increase.
Profit before tax rose to $523.06 million in 2025, up from $442.12 million in 2024, marking a growth rate of 18.3%.
Meanwhile, net interest income grew by 3.7% over the past year, reaching $602.03million in 2025, compared to $580.41 million in 2024.
Customer deposits increased to $14.40 billion by the end of 2025, compared to $13.21 billion at the end of 2024, representing an 8.9% annual growth rate.
Additionally, net customer loans surged by 32.2% during the year, reaching $4.70billion by the end of 2025, compared to $3.55 billion at the end of 2024.
