«QNB» Tops «First Bank» Ranking of the Largest 100 Arab Lending Banks

The «First Bank» ranking of the largest 100 Arab lending banks by the end of 2025 showed that Qatar National Bank Group maintained its position at the top of the Arab banking sector, with a loan portfolio reaching approximately $278.54 billion by year-end.

The group continued to expand its credit portfolio during the first quarter of 2026, growing by about 1.3% to reach $282.04 billion by the end of March—an increase of $3.50 billion.

Beyond lending, QNB Group delivered solid performance in Q1 2026, demonstrating resilience amid ongoing geopolitical challenges in the region. Its total assets rose to $386.91 billion by the end of March 2026, up from $380.67 billion at the end of 2025—an increase of $6.24 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 1.6%.

Customer deposits also increased, reaching $267.25 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to $261.40 billion at the end of 2025—an increase of $5.85 billion, representing 2.2% growth during the first three months of the year.

The group recorded net profits of $1.21 billion in Q1 2026, compared to $1.19 billion in Q1 2025, marking a growth rate of 1.7%.

Pre-tax profits rose to approximately $1.59 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.52 billion in the same period of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 4.2%.

Net interest income increased by around 8%, reaching $2.59 billion in Q1 2026, compared to $2.40 billion in Q1 2025.

Meanwhile, net fee and commission income grew by 10.6%, totaling $373.74 million during the first three months of 2026, compared to $337.80 million in the same period of 2025.