«The Arab African International», «saib» and «ADIB - Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during Q1 2026.

«Arab African International Bank» tops First Bank ranking after rising from second-to-last place in 2025 classification

Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification

The total shareholders’ equity of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector reached EGP 1.1 trillion by the end of March 2026, recording a decline of 1.7% during Q1 2026.

Meanwhile, foreign banks captured half of the top ten positions out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking

«The First Bank» ranking for shareholders’ equity development among Egyptian banks during Q1 2026 revealed that the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» topped the list, rising sharply from the second-to-last position in the 2025 classification. This came supported by a 12% increase in its portfolio, reaching EGP 158.43 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 141.49 billion at the end of 2025.

«saib» ranked second after its shareholders’ equity grew by 9.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 21.2 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 19.31 billion at the end of 2025.

«ADIB-Egypt» ranked third, as its shareholders’ equity rose by around 6.3% quarter-on-quarter, reaching EGP 35.77 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 33.65 billion at the end of 2025.

«The First Bank» ranking monitored the shareholders’ equity of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available. The results showed that 12 banks recorded positive growth rates, while 13 banks witnessed noticeable declines during Q1 2026.

The ranking also showed that four banks managed to maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity in both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «ADIB-Egypt» maintained its position in third place, moving up from fourth place at the end of 2025. «Suez Canal Bank» ranked eighth in Q1 2026, down from fifth place at the end of the previous year.

Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK-Egypt» held sixth place in Q1 2026, rising from eighth place in 2025, while National Bank of Kuwait «NBK-Egypt» came in ninth place, up from tenth place last year.

On the sector level, total shareholders’ equity of the 25 banks reached EGP 1.1 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 1.12 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a 1.7% decline during Q1 2026.

The ranking showed that five foreign banks were included in the top ten, out of 14 foreign banks covered in the list, namely: «ADIB-Egypt», «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ABK-Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait», and «Emirates NBD Egypt».

It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements of each bank as of the end of March 2026.