26 Banks Operating in Egypt Included in «First Bank» Ranking of the Top 100 Most Profitable Arab Banks

A recent ranking issued by «First Bank» for the Top 100 Most Profitable Arab Banks in 2025 revealed the presence of 26 banks operating in the Egyptian market, including 13 local banks carrying Egyptian brands and 13 banks affiliated with foreign banking groups operating in Egypt.

The ranking was based on banks’ reported net profits converted into U.S. dollars, providing a unified comparison tool among different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks that did not disclose official financial data, in order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the adopted methodology.

Egyptian Banks Included in the Ranking

National Bank of Egypt secured the 6th position among Arab banks and ranked first among Egyptian banks after recording net profits of approximately $3.68 billion during 2025.

Banque Misr came in 14th place regionally and second among Egyptian banks, with net profits amounting to $1.90 billion during 2025.

Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank “CIB” ranked 16th among Arab banks and third among Egyptian banks after posting net profits of $1.72 billion during 2025.

Arab African International Bank ranked 36th regionally and sixth among Egyptian banks with net profits of $362.12 million, followed by Housing and Development Bank in 37th place regionally and seventh locally after generating net profits of approximately $360.71 million during 2025.

Banque du Caire captured the 41st position regionally and ninth among Egyptian banks with net profits of $338.21 million during 2025, while Bank of Alexandria ranked 45th regionally and tenth locally with net profits totaling $289.08 million during the same year.

Suez Canal Bank secured the 70th position regionally and 14th among Egyptian banks with net profits of $134.62 million, followed by Export Development Bank of Egypt in 75th place regionally and 16th locally after recording net profits of $125.91 million during 2025.

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked 83rd regionally and 19th among Egyptian banks after posting net profits of $90.78 million, followed by EGBANK in 85th place regionally and 20th locally with net profits of $85.65 million during 2025.

BANK NXT came in 89th place regionally and 24th among Egyptian banks with net profits amounting to $66.64 million during 2025.

Meanwhile, The United Bank ranked 96th regionally and 26th among Egyptian banks with net profits of $48.34 million during 2025.

Banks Operating in Egypt with Parent Groups Included in the Ranking

Emirates NBD ranked third among Arab banking groups after recording profits of approximately $6.54 billion during 2025, while the group’s Egyptian subsidiary generated net profits of about $127.52 million during the same year.

First Abu Dhabi Bank captured the 4th position regionally with profits totaling approximately $5.77 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary posted net profits of around $349.25 million during the same year.

Qatar National Bank ranked 5th among Arab banking groups after recording profits of approximately $4.75 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary achieved net profits of about $610.49 million during the same year.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came in 7th place regionally with profits totaling approximately $3.12 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary generated net profits of about $120.04 million during the same year.

Kuwait Finance House secured the 9th position regionally after recording profits of approximately $2.34 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary achieved net profits of about $85.62 million during the same year.

National Bank of Kuwait ranked 12th regionally with profits of nearly $2 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary posted net profits of approximately $169.60 million during the same year.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank came in 13th place regionally after generating profits of around $1.93 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary recorded net profits of approximately $256.27 million during the same year.

Attijariwafa Bank ranked 20th regionally with profits totaling approximately $1.36 billion during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary posted net profits of around $73.61 million during the same year.

Al Baraka Group ranked 39th regionally after recording profits of approximately $356.82 million during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary generated net profits of about $84.28 million during the same year.

Bank ABC occupied the 44th position regionally with profits of approximately $327 million during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary posted net profits of about $50.51 million during the same year.

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait ranked 59th regionally after recording profits of approximately $204.51 million during 2025, while its Egyptian subsidiary generated net profits of around $102.70 million during the same year.

It is worth noting that both Mashreq Bank and Arab Bank were also included in the ranking, occupying the 15th and 22nd positions respectively among Arab banks. Mashreq Bank recorded net profits of $1.9 billion, while Arab Bank posted net profits of $1.13 billion during 2025. However, neither bank disclosed the profitability of its Egyptian operations.