FAB Strengthens Its Regional Leadership Tops «First Bank» Ranking of the 100 Largest Arab Banks as of March 2026

According to «First Bank» ranking of the 100 Largest Arab Banks as of March 2026, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) secured the top position after its total assets increased to US$405.78 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$382.23 billion at the end of 2025, representing a quarter-on-quarter growth rate of 6.2%. The achievement further reinforces the bank’s leadership in the Arab banking sector.

The ranking was based on reported total assets as of the end of March 2026, converted into U.S. dollars, providing a standardized basis for comparing banking institutions across the region. Banks without officially disclosed financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the methodology.

In addition to its asset growth, FAB delivered solid financial performance during the first quarter of 2026. Customer deposits increased by 3.6% to reach US$237.09 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$228.92 billion at the end of 2025.

The bank’s loan portfolio also recorded strong growth, rising by 8.3% on a quarter-on-quarter basis to US$181.73 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$167.81 billion at the end of 2025.

FAB reported net profit of approximately US$1.37 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$1.40 billion during the first quarter of 2025.

Net interest income increased by 7.5% to US$1.31 billion during the first quarter of 2026, up from US$1.22 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.

Meanwhile, net income from Islamic financing and investment products surged by 50.0%, reaching US$220.24 million during the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$146.75 million during the first quarter of 2025.