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FirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/First digital institution in Egypt for financial and banking ratings arجميع الحقوق محفوظة © 2026 FirstBankWed, 08 Jul 2026 06:05:09 +0200https://en.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/SiteImages/Logo.pngFirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/https://en.firstbankeg.com/13142https://en.firstbankeg.com/13142First Bank«Faisal Islamic Bank», «Arab African International Bank» and «The United Bank» Lead Egyptian Banks in Leverage Ratio as of March 2026Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:30:20 +02002026-07-06T12:30:20+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Faisal Islamic Bank» Tops the Ranking, Advancing from Fifth Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Relative stability among the top 10 banks, with «CIB» emerging as the new entrant</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 4 positions within the top 10, out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">21 banks exceed the sector average leverage ratio of 7.6%, while only 2 banks remain below the average as of March 2026</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» of the best-performing banks by leverage ratio as of March 2026 revealed that «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt» topped the list, recording a leverage ratio of 13.6% by the end of March 2026.Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second with a leverage ratio of 13.39%, while «The United Bank» secured third place with a leverage ratio of 12.97%.The ranking, which covered 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, showed that 21 banks achieved leverage ratios above the sector average of 7.6% as of March 2026, while only two banks recorded ratios below the average, according to the latest data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt.The leverage ratio reflects the relationship between Tier 1 Capital, as used in the Capital Adequacy Ratio framework (after regulatory deductions), and the bank’s total exposures, including both on-balance-sheet and off-balance-sheet assets, without applying risk-weight adjustments.It is calculated by dividing Tier 1 Capital, after deductions, by the bank’s total on- and off-balance-sheet exposures that are not weighted for risk. Banks are required to disclose both the leverage ratio and the components of its numerator and denominator within their financial statements.The ranking also showed that nine banks maintained their presence among the top 10 institutions in terms of leverage ratio in both 2025 and March 2026. Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» emerged as the sole new entrant, securing tenth place by the end of March 2026 after ranking twelfth in the 2025 classification.Foreign banks captured four positions within the top 10, out of the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ABC Egypt», «ABK-Egypt» and «FABMISR».All figures and ratios mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13139https://en.firstbankeg.com/13139First Bank«Housing & Development Bank», «Bank of Alexandria» and «FABMISR» Lead Egyptian Banks in Capital Adequacy Ratio as of March 2026Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:13:47 +02002026-07-05T16:13:47+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Housing & Development Bank» Maintains Leadership in Capital Adequacy Ratio, Reflecting the Sustainability of Its Strong Financial Position and Ability to Maintain High Capital Coverage Levels</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Top 10 banks maintain their presence among the leading institutions between 2025 and March 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions within the top 10, out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">13 banks exceed the sector average of 19.6%, while 11 banks remain below the average as of March 2026</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» of the best-performing banks in terms of Capital Adequacy Ratio within the Egyptian banking sector as of March 2026 revealed that Housing & Development Bank retained the top position, recording a capital adequacy ratio of 38.49%.«Bank of Alexandria» ranked second with a capital adequacy ratio of 28.16% as of March 2026.Meanwhile, First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt «FABMISR» secured third place, posting a capital adequacy ratio of 28.04%.«The First Bank ranking», which covered 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, showed that 13 banks achieved capital adequacy ratios above the sector average of 19.6%, according to the latest data published by the Central Bank of Egypt.The ranking also highlighted the stability of the top 10 banks in terms of capital adequacy between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, although competition continued to reshape their positions within the list.Foreign banks captured six positions among the top 10 institutions, out of the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking. These banks were «FABMISR», «HSBC Egypt», «Bank of Alexandria», «QNB Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» and «ABK-Egypt».The ranking further revealed that more than half of the analyzed banks exceeded the sector average of 19.6% by the end of March 2026, reflecting the strong capital bases maintained by a broad segment of Egyptian banks and their ability to sustain high levels of financial solvency.The list of the top 10 banks by capital adequacy ratio also witnessed changes in ranking positions between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, despite the same banks remaining within the top 10. Housing & Development Bank maintained its leadership position, while Bank of Alexandria advanced to second place.Meanwhile, «FABMISR» moved down to third place, while both Commercial International Bank «CIB» and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt improved their rankings. «HSBC Egypt» slipped to sixth place, whereas «QNB Egypt» retained its position. The lower ranks of the top 10 also saw an exchange of positions between «ABK-Egypt» and «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt».All figures and ratios mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13136https://en.firstbankeg.com/13136«ADIB Egypt», «ADCB», and «Al Ahli Kuwaiti» Are the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks by Equity Over the Past 5 YearsThu, 02 Jul 2026 16:11:05 +02002026-07-02T16:11:05+02:00<h3>«ADIB – Egypt» Tops the List Backed by Strong Profit Growth Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Spots Among the Top 5 Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks by Equity Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>4 Out of 12 Foreign Banks Surpass the Banking Sector’s Average Growth Rate of 29% Annually Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>Only One Listed Bank Ranks Among the Top 5 Fastest Growers, While 3 Listed Banks Lag Behind</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of equity growth over the past five years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that «ADIB – Egypt» ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.5%. Its equity portfolio rose to EGP 33.65 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 5.16 billion at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank «ADCB» came in second place, with a CAGR of 44.5% over the past five years, as its equity portfolio increased to EGP 18.97 billion by the end of 2025, up from EGP 3.01 billion at the end of 2020.Al Ahli Kuwaiti Bank secured third place, with a CAGR of 40% over the past five years, as its equity portfolio grew to EGP 21.96 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.08 billion at the end of 2020.The «First Bank» ranking tracked the evolution of equity portfolios across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available, showing that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years.At the level of Gulf banks, data showed they captured 4 positions among the top five, with «ADIB – Egypt» ranking first, «ADCB» second, «ABK – Egypt» third, and «NBK – Egypt» fifth.Regarding Islamic banks, only one secured a place among the top five out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking, namely «ADIB – Egypt».The results also highlighted the presence of «ADIB – Egypt» as the only bank listed on the Egyptian Exchange included in the ranking, reflecting the strength of its performance.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13134https://en.firstbankeg.com/13134«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and «ADIB Egypt» are the largest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of customer deposits by the end of March 2026»Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:37:58 +02002026-07-01T17:37:58+02:00<h3> </h3><hr data-end="58" data-start="55"><h3 data-end="197" data-start="60">«CIB» consolidates its position as the largest listed bank on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of deposits by the end of March 2026</h3><h3 data-end="256" data-start="199">Islamic banks secure two spots among the top five</h3><h3 data-end="395" data-start="258">EGP 3.81 trillion in customer deposits at listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange by the end of March 2026, up 10.4% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="489" data-start="397">Top five banks maintain their positions, with limited reshuffling within the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the largest banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange by customer deposits as of the end of March 2026 showed that Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» ranked first, with its customer deposit portfolio reaching approximately EGP 1.21 trillion.QNB Egypt «QNB» ranked second, with a deposit portfolio of around EGP 880.94 billion by the end of March 2026.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» came in third place, with customer deposits totaling approximately EGP 321.31 billion at the end of the period.The «First Bank» ranking covered total customer deposits across all listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) for which financial data was available for the first quarter of 2026.The ranking highlighted the dominance of private sector banks in the top five positions in terms of deposits, including «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», and «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank».At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks ranked among the top five: «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt».Islamic banks also captured two spots among the top five, with «ADIB Egypt» ranking third with customer deposits of EGP 321.31 billion, while Faisal Islamic Bank ranked fifth with deposits of EGP 216.22 billion by the end of March 2026.The ranking remained largely stable, with the only change being a swap between 10th and 11th places between Crédit Agricole Egypt and The United Bank, with the former dropping one position and the latter moving up to 10th place.The data also revealed that total customer deposits at listed banks rose to EGP 3.81 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to approximately EGP 3.45 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting continued strong growth in the deposit base during the first quarter of the year.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13132https://en.firstbankeg.com/13132«QNB» Egypt, «CIB», and «ADIB» are the best listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange on the «First Bank» index for individual credit competitiveness during the first quarter of 2026Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:19 +02002026-07-01T13:26:19+02:00<h3>«QNB» Egypt is strongly expanding in providing personal loans and tops the listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by the end of March 2026. The top 3 banks account for 61.2% of the increase in personal loans among listed banks by the end of March 2026. Personal loans at listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 415.71 billion, with an increase of EGP 26.47 billion during Q1 2026. Islamic banks secured just one spot among the top five, out of the three Islamic banks included in the ranking.</h3>The First Bank list of the best banks listed on the Egyptian stock exchange for the First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index for individuals during Q1 2026 revealed that Qatar National Bank - Egypt (QNB) topped the list, after its individual loans portfolio increased by about 6.47 billion EGP, reaching 87.58 billion EGP by the end of March 2026, up from 81.11 billion EGP at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt took the second spot, with its individual loans portfolio rising by around 4.97 billion EGP during Q1 2026, reaching 97.24 billion EGP by the end of March 2026, compared to 92.28 billion EGP at the end of 2025.ADIB Egypt captured third place, achieving an increase of EGP 4.82 billion during Q1 2026, after its retail deposit portfolio reached EGP 53.15 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 48.33 billion at the end of 2025.The “First Bank” Credit Competitiveness Index tracked the increases in retail deposit portfolios across all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (12 banks in total), for which financial data was available as of the end of March 2026. The data revealed that all banks succeeded in expanding their retail deposit portfolios during the period under review.The “First Bank” Individual Credit Competitiveness Index measures banks’ ability to offer credit products or loan products to attract retail customers. It is based on the absolute value of growth in net retail loans, reflecting the bank’s success in expanding its portfolio balance.Listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange recorded a significant growth in net retail financing during Q1 2026, reaching about EGP 415.71 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 389.23 billion at the end of 2025, marking an increase of EGP 26.47 billion within just three months.On the Islamic banking side, they secured only one position among the top five listed banks in the “First Bank” Retail Credit Competitiveness Index, held by ADIB.The list was dominated by QNB Egypt, ADIB, and CIB, which together accounted for 61.2% of the total increase in retail financing during Q1 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13131https://en.firstbankeg.com/13131First Bank«Suez Canal Bank», «BANK NXT» and «ABK-Egypt» Lead Growth in Net Interest Income During Q1 2026Suez Canal Bank tops the ranking, advancing third place in Q1 20254 banks maintain their presence amongWed, 01 Jul 2026 13:23:27 +02002026-07-01T13:23:27+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Suez Canal Bank» tops the ranking, advancing from third place in Q1 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">4 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks during the first quarters of 2025 and 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">132.64 EGP bn in net interest income generated by 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market, up 14.3% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«saib» records the largest jump in the ranking, climbing to sixth place in Q1 2026 from 24th place in Q1 2025</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» tracking the development of net interest income among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, advancing from third place during the corresponding period of 2025. This performance was supported by a 54.8% increase in its net interest income, which reached 2.6 EGP bn during the first three months of 2026, compared with 1.68 EGP bn during the same period of 2025.«BANK NXT» secured second place after recording a 41.8% growth in net interest income during Q1 2026, reaching 1.53 EGP bn, compared with 1.08 EGP bn during the corresponding period of 2025.Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK-Egypt» ranked third, with net interest income rising by 37.7% year-on-year to 2.5 EGP bn during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 1.82 EGP bn during the first three months of 2025.The ranking monitored net interest income across 25 banks operating in Egypt for which financial statements were available. It showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also showed that four banks maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in net interest income during the first quarters of both 2025 and 2026. «Suez Canal Bank» rose to the top position from third place in Q1 2025, while «EGBANK» ranked fourth, down from second place.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB Egypt» came fifth during Q1 2026 after ranking second in Q1 2025, while Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked tenth, down from sixth place during the first quarter of the previous year.On the other hand, «saib» achieved the largest jump in the ranking, advancing to sixth place in Q1 2026 from 24th place during the corresponding period of 2025.At the sector level, net interest income generated by the 25 surveyed banks reached 132.64 EGP bn during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 116.06 EGP bn during the same period of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 14.3%.The ranking also revealed the presence of four foreign banks among the top 10 fastest-growing institutions, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «ABK-Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», «Emirates NBD» and «QNB Egypt».All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13128https://en.firstbankeg.com/13128First Bank«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT» and «EBank» Lead Growth in Personal Loans During Q1 2026Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:20:13 +02002026-06-30T14:20:13+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» tops the ranking, rising from third place in the 2025 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">6 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans during Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">595.73 EGP bn in personal loans across 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, up 6.6% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks capture half of the top 10 positions, with 5 banks represented among the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«QNB» remains the largest private-sector bank in personal loans, while «CIB» ranks second</h3>«First Bank's ranking» tracking the development of personal loan portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked first, supported by a 22.1% increase in its personal loan portfolio, which reached 9.73 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 7.97 EGP bn at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its personal loan portfolio grew by 17.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching 16.21 EGP bn at the end of March, compared with 13.76 EGP bn at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» secured third place, with its personal loan portfolio increasing by 13.7% quarter-on-quarter to 13.18 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 11.59 EGP bn at the end of 2025.The ranking monitored the personal loan portfolios of 23 banks operating in Egypt for which financial data were available. It showed that 22 banks recorded positive growth rates, while only one bank reported a decline during Q1 2026.The ranking also showed that six banks maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans during both Q1 2026 and 2025. These banks were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT», «Suez Canal Bank», «EGBank», «ADIB-Egypt» and «Housing & Development Bank».At the sector level, the personal loans portfolio of 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector reached 597.73 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 559.09 EGP bn at the end of 2025, recording a growth rate of 6.6% during Q1 of 2026.The ranking highlighted the presence of five foreign banks among the top 10 fastest-growing institutions, out of 13 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Emirates NBD», Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB», «QNB Egypt», and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt «ADCB».«QNB» retained its position as the largest private-sector bank in personal loans, with a portfolio totaling 68.07 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, while Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second with personal loans amounting to 66.26 EGP bn.All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13115https://en.firstbankeg.com/13115«First Bank» Ranking of the Top 100 Lending Banks in the Middle East and North AfricaMon, 29 Jun 2026 22:32:51 +02002026-06-29T22:32:51+02:00<h3>QNB Tops the Ranking with a US$279 Billion Loan Portfolio; Al Rajhi Bank Ranks Second</h3><h3>UAE Leads in Number of Banks with 16 Institutions, Accounting for 23% of Total Loans</h3><h3>Saudi Banks Outperform with a 26% Share of Total Loans at the End of 2025</h3><h3>Egyptian Banks Secure Six Positions, Led by the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and Arab African International Bank</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the Top 100 Lending Banks in the Middle East and North Africa at the end of 2025 revealed that the UAE ranked first in terms of the number of banks represented, with 16 banks featured in the list, accounting for approximately 23% of the total loan portfolio covered by the ranking.Saudi Arabia and Jordan each placed 10 banks in the ranking. However, Saudi banks accounted for approximately 26% of total loans, compared with only 3% for Jordanian banks.Similarly, Turkey and Kuwait each had nine banks included in the ranking, although their shares of total loans differed significantly. Turkish banks accounted for approximately 11% of total loans, compared with 8% for Kuwaiti banks.While Qatar, Morocco, and Bahrain were each represented by eight banks, Qatari banks accounted for approximately 13% of total loans, compared with around 5% for Moroccan banks and approximately 3% for Bahraini banks at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Oman was represented by seven banks, holding approximately 2.5% of the ranking’s total loans by the end of the year.The Egyptian banking sector secured six positions in the ranking, accounting for approximately 4.5% of the total loan portfolio at the end of 2025.Among countries with a limited contribution—each accounting for less than 1% of the ranking’s total loans—Tunisia was represented by six banks, while Algeria had two banks included. Palestine secured one position.The ranking was based on reported loan portfolios, converted into U.S. dollars, providing a standardized basis for comparison across banking institutions. Banks that did not disclose official financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the ranking methodology.<h3>Top 10 Lending Banks in the Middle East and North Africa – End of 2025</h3>Qatar National Bank (QNB) ranked first, with a loan portfolio totaling US$278.54 billion.Al Rajhi Bank secured second place, with loans amounting to US$200.69 billion at the end of 2025.Saudi National Bank (SNB) ranked third, with a loan portfolio of approximately US$194.44 billion at the end of December 2025.Emirates NBD came fourth, reporting loans of approximately US$172.31 billion at the end of 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) ranked fifth, with a loan portfolio totaling approximately US$167.81 billion by the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) secured sixth place, with loans amounting to US$110.53 billion.Ziraat Bankası ranked seventh, reporting a loan portfolio of approximately US$109.91 billion at the end of 2025.Riyad Bank came eighth, with loans totaling approximately US$99.53 billion by the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt (NBE) ranked ninth, with a loan portfolio of approximately US$94.10 billion at the end of December 2025.National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) completed the top ten, with loans totaling approximately US$87.09 billion at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent banking groups across the Middle East and North Africa and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13112https://en.firstbankeg.com/13112«First Bank» ranking of the largest 100 Arab Banks as of the end of March 2026FAB UAE Strengthens Its Position as the Largest Arab Bank QNB Retains Second PlaceEmirates NBD Climbs to ThirMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:45:32 +02002026-06-29T21:45:32+02:00<h3>FAB UAE Strengthens Its Position as the Largest Arab Bank; QNB Retains Second Place</h3><h3>Emirates NBD Climbs to Third Place as Saudi National Bank Slips to Fourth</h3><h3>UAE Banks Continue Regional Dominance with 18 Banks Holding 29% of Total Assets</h3><h3>Egyptian Banks Secure 10 Spots, Led by the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and Arab African International Bank</h3>«First Bank» ranking of the Top 100 Arab Banks as of March 2026 revealed the continued dominance of the UAE banking sector, which topped the list with 18 banks and total assets of US$1.46 trillion, accounting for approximately 29% of the combined assets of the ranking. This reflects the strength and regional expansion of UAE banks.Jordan ranked second in terms of the number of banks represented, with 11 banks, although they accounted for only 3.4% of the total assets, with combined assets reaching US$168.98 billion by the end of March 2026.Egypt and Saudi Arabia each placed 10 banks in the ranking. However, Saudi banks significantly outperformed their Egyptian counterparts in asset size, with total assets reaching US$1.26 trillion, representing nearly 25% of the ranking’s total assets. Egyptian banks recorded combined assets of US$338.48 billion, accounting for 6.7% of the total.The Kuwaiti banking sector was represented by nine banks, holding a 9.1% share of the total assets, with combined assets amounting to US$459.87 billion at the end of March 2026.Meanwhile, Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco each had eight banks featured in the ranking. Qatar led the three in terms of asset size, with its banks recording US$644.83 billion in total assets, equivalent to 12.8% of the list’s total assets.Moroccan banks posted combined assets of US$267.86 billion, representing 5.3% of the total, while Bahraini banks held US$196.27 billion, accounting for 3.9% of total assets during the same period.Oman was represented by seven banks, the lowest among the GCC countries in both the number of banks and asset size. Omani banks reported total assets of US$115.69 billion, representing only 2.3% of the total assets in the ranking.Among countries with a limited presence—each accounting for less than 1% of total assets—Tunisia was represented by five banks, while Algeria and Lebanon each had two banks on the list. Palestine and Iraq each secured one spot.The ranking was based on total assets reported as of the end of March 2026, converted into U.S. dollars to ensure a standardized comparison across banking institutions. Banks lacking officially disclosed financial data were excluded to preserve the accuracy and reliability of the ranking methodology.<h3>Limited Changes Among the Top 10 Arab Banks</h3>Changes within the Top 10 Arab Banks were relatively limited, Emirates NBD advanced to third place, overtaking Saudi National Bank, which slipped to fourth, compared with the December 2025 ranking.Riyad Bank climbed to ninth place, while Kuwait Finance House moved down to tenth.The remaining banks in the top ten maintained their previous positions, highlighting the stability of the Arab banking landscape during the first quarter of 2026.<h3>Top 10 Arab Banks by Total Assets – March 2026</h3>First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) ranked first, with total assets of US$405.78 billion at the end of March 2026.Qatar National Bank (QNB) secured second place, with total assets of US$386.91 billion.Emirates NBD ranked third, reporting assets of US$331.24 billion.Saudi National Bank (SNB) came fourth, with total assets of US$327.34 billion.Al Rajhi Bank ranked fifth, with assets totaling US$280.11 billion.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) placed sixth, with total assets of US$220.20 billion.National Bank of Egypt (NBE) ranked seventh, with assets amounting to US$173.51 billion.National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) secured eighth place, with total assets of US$150.17 billion.Riyad Bank ranked ninth, reporting assets of US$143.11 billion.Kuwait Finance House (KFH) completed the top ten with total assets of US$141.87 billion.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent banking groups across the Arab countries and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13103https://en.firstbankeg.com/13103«AlexBank», «BANK NXT» and «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during Q1 of 2026Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:54:52 +02002026-06-28T14:54:52+02:00<h3 data-end="141" data-start="0" dir="ltr">AlexBank Tops the Ranking, Rising from Third Place in Q1 2025, Reflecting Its Efficiency in Expanding Non-Interest Banking Activities</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-144" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-11" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-11" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="129" data-start="0">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks during Q1 of both 2025 and 2026</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-146" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-12" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-12" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="181" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="0">Net fee and commission income generated by 24 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 13.88 billion, recording a growth rate of 5.2% during Q1 of 2026</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-148" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-13" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-13" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="110" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="0">Foreign banks captured six spots among the top ten fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income</h3></section></section></section>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of net fee and commission income among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026, revealed that «AlexBank» topped the list, moving up from third place during the corresponding period of 2025. This reflects the bank’s efficiency in expanding non-interest banking activities. The performance was supported by a 40.1% increase in net fee and commission income, reaching EGP 827.44 million during the first three months of 2026, compared to EGP 590.61 million during the same period of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after recording a 36% growth in net fee and commission income during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 185 million, compared to EGP 136.04 million during the corresponding period of 2025.«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» secured third place, as its net fee and commission income increased by approximately 23.8%, reaching EGP 267.53 million during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 216.18 million during the first three months of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked net fee and commission income across 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 17 banks achieved positive growth rates, while seven banks recorded noticeable declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that four banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during the first quarters of both 2025 and 2026. «AlexBank» climbed to the top position from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, while «ADCB» Egypt moved up to fourth place from sixth place.Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked seventh during Q1 2026, up from tenth place in the Q1 2025 ranking. «ADIB-Egypt» ranked eighth, down from fourth place during the first quarter of the previous year.At the sector level, total net fee and commission income generated by the 24 surveyed banks reached EGP 13.88 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to EGP 13.20 billion during the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 5.2%.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «AlexBank», «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ADCB Egypt», «FABMISR», National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt», «ADIB-Egypt» and «Attijariwafa Bank Egypt».It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13099https://en.firstbankeg.com/13099First Bank«Suez Canal Bank», «BANK NXT» and «Kuwait Finance House» were the fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during Q1 2026Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:50 +02002026-06-25T14:58:50+02:00<h3 data-end="132" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Retains the Top Position, Reflecting Its Ability to Deliver Strong and Sustainable Growth in Retail Deposits</h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification </h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Commercial International Bank «CIB» reinforced its position as the leading private-sector bank, while the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second</h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Total retail deposits at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 3.23 trillion, recording a growth rate of 10.1% during the first quarter of 2026</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of retail deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position, reflecting its ability to achieve strong and sustainable growth. This performance was supported by a 38.9% increase in its retail deposits portfolio, which reached EGP 51.85 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 37.32 billion at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its retail deposits portfolio grew by 21.6% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 41.92 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 34.46 billion at the end of 2025.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt secured third place, as its retail deposits portfolio expanded by approximately 18.4% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 44.96 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 37.97 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the retail deposit portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that four banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «Suez Canal Bank» retained its leadership position, while «BANK NXT» remained in second place.Meanwhile, «Kuwait Finance House» ranked third during Q1 2026, up from fifth place in the 2025 classification. «FABMISR» also improved its position, climbing to sixth place from tenth place in last year's ranking.At the sector level, total retail deposits across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 3.23 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 2.93 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 10.1% during the first quarter of 2026.The ranking further revealed that five foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House», HSBC Egypt, «FABMISR», «Crédit Agricole» , and National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt».Commercial International Bank «CIB» maintained its leadership among private-sector banks with retail deposits totaling EGP 719.08 billion by the end of March 2026. Meanwhile, the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second with retail deposits amounting to EGP 322.43 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13096https://en.firstbankeg.com/13096First Bank«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and Housing & Development Bank Recorded the Highest Net Profits Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026CIB Maintained the Highest Net Profit Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:31:14 +02002026-06-24T18:31:14+02:00<h3 class="pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer" dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintained the Highest Net Profit Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="226" data-start="130" dir="ltr">Four Banks Remained Among the Top Five Most Profitable Listed Banks in Both Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="314" data-start="228" dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Accounted for Two Positions Among the Top Five Most Profitable Banks</h3><h3 data-end="418" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="316" dir="ltr">Net Profit of Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange Reached EGP 46.49 Bn During Q1 2026</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the most profitable banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange during Q1 2026 showed that Commercial International Bank Egypt «CIB»recorded the highest net profit, amounting to EGP 17.74 bn.«QNB Egypt» ranked second, reporting net profit of EGP 8.86 bn during Q1 2026.Housing and Development Bank ranked third, with net profit reaching EGP 5.18 bn during Q1 2026.The ranking tracked net profit figures for all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which financial data were available during Q1 2026.Private-sector banks accounted for four positions among the five most profitable listed banks, namely «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Among foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt» were included among the five most profitable listed banks.Islamic banks accounted for two positions within the top five. «ADIB Egypt» ranked fourth with net profit of EGP 3.59 bn during Q1 2026, while Faisal Islamic Bank ranked fifth with net profit of EGP 2.93 bn.«CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Housing and Development Bank maintained their positions among the five most profitable banks as of March 2026. Faisal Islamic Bank entered the top five, moving up from eighth place at the end of 2025.Several ranking changes were recorded compared with year-end 2025. Faisal Islamic Bank moved from eighth place to fifth place, while Crédit Agricole Egypt declined from fifth place to seventh place, and Suez Canal Bank moved from sixth place to eighth place.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13092https://en.firstbankeg.com/13092First Bank«The United Bank», «HSBC» and «ADIB-Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during Q1 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:21:57 +02002026-06-24T14:21:57+02:00<h3 data-end="91" data-start="0" dir="ltr">«The United Bank» Tops the Ranking, Rising from 15th Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">Three banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">«QNB» strengthened its position as the leading private-sector bank, while «CIB» ranked second</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">Total corporate deposits at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 3.76 trillion, recording a growth rate of 8.7% during the first quarter of 2026</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of corporate deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that The United Bank topped the list, climbing from 15th place in the 2025 classification. This performance was supported by a 30.4% increase in its corporate deposits portfolio, which reached EGP 36.64 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 28.09 billion at the end of 2025.«HSBC» ranked second after its corporate deposits portfolio expanded by 25.6% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 180.03 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 143.34 billion at the end of 2025.«ADIB-Egypt» secured third place, as its corporate deposits portfolio grew by approximately 23% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 176.58 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 143.52 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the corporate deposit portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that three banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «HSBC» retained its second-place position in both rankings, while «ADIB-Egypt» moved up to third place in Q1 2026 from sixth place at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked fourth during Q1 2026, declining from third place in the 2025 classification.At the sector level, total corporate deposits across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 3.76 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 3.46 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 8.7% during the first quarter of 2026.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «HSBC», «ADIB-Egypt», «AlexBank», National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK-Egypt», «QNB» and «ABC» .«QNB» maintained its leadership among private-sector banks with corporate deposits totaling EGP 559.25 billion by the end of March 2026. Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second with corporate deposits amounting to EGP 490.98 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079First Bank«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT» and «Arab African International Bank» were the fastest-growing banks in retail lending during Q1 of 2026Kuwait Finance House Egypt Tops the Ranking, Rising fromThird Place in the 2025 Classification7 banks mainMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:14 +02002026-06-22T11:31:14+02:00<h3 data-end="105" data-start="0" dir="ltr">«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» Tops the Ranking, Rising fromThird Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">7 banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail lending during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. </h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">Retail loan portfolios at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 785 billion, recording a growth rate of 6.2% during Q1 of 2026. </h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">Meanwhile, «CIB» continued to lead private sector, followed by «QNB» in second place</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of retail loan portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» topped the list, climbing from third place in the 2025 classification. This performance was supported by a 22.7% increase in its retail lending portfolio, which reached EGP 12.12 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 9.88 billion at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its retail lending portfolio expanded by 16.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 20.95 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 17.93 billion at the end of 2025.The Arab African International Bank «AAIB» secured third place, as its retail lending portfolio grew by approximately 12.8% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 34.92 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 30.96 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the retail lending portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while only two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.<section data-testid="conversation-turn-80" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-7" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-7" dir="auto">The ranking showed that 7 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector successfully maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in retail lending during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» captured the top position during the first three months of 2026, advancing from third place in the 2025 ranking, while «BANK NXT» secured second place by the end of Q1 2026, rising from fifth place at the end of last year.Meanwhile, «Suez Canal Bank» ranked fourth during Q1 2026, declining from second place in the 2025 classification. Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» came in fifth place, advancing from tenth place during the previous year.«Emirates NBD» secured sixth place in the Q1 2026 ranking, up from ninth place in the 2025 classification, while «ADIB-Egypt» slipped to seventh place, down from fourth place in the previous year’s ranking.</section>At the sector level, total retail lending portfolios across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 785.03 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 739.17 billion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 6.2% during Q1 of 2026.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Emirates NBD-Egypt», «ADIB», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt», «QNB-Egypt» and «FABMISR».«CIB» maintained its leadership of the Private banking sector in terms of retail lending volume, recording EGP 97.24 billion by the end of March 2026 Meanwhile, «QNB» ranked second with a retail banking loan portfolio totaling EGP 87.58 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13077https://en.firstbankeg.com/13077First Bank«EBank», Suez Canal Bank, and Faisal Islamic Bank Recorded the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratios Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange as of March 2026EBank Maintained the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Indicating a Strong Asset Base Relative to CusSun, 21 Jun 2026 16:33:35 +02002026-06-21T16:33:35+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«EBank» Maintained the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Indicating a Strong Asset Base Relative to Customer Deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Changes in the Top Five Banks by Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio Between Year-End 2025 and March 2026, with Suez Canal Bank Entering the Top Five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Eight Banks Recorded Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratios Above the Listed-Bank Average of 128% as of March 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Accounted for One Position Among the Top Five Banks by Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Out of Three Islamic Banks Included in the Analysis</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026 showed that Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» maintained the highest ratio. Its assets-to-deposits coverage ratio reached 139.9%, with total assets of EGP 221.78 billion and customer deposits of EGP 158.52 billion at the end of March 2026.Suez Canal Bank ranked second with an assets-to-deposits coverage ratio of 133.7%. The bank reported total assets of EGP 306.25 billion and customer deposits of EGP 229.04 billion at the end of March 2026.Faisal Islamic Bank ranked third, recording an assets-to-deposits coverage ratio of 131.4% at the end of March 2026. Total assets reached EGP 284.21 billion, while customer deposits stood at EGP 216.22 billion during the same period.The ranking, which covered all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, showed that all banks maintained assets-to-deposits coverage ratios above 100% as of March 2026.The assets-to-deposits coverage ratio measures the relationship between a bank’s asset base and its customer deposits. It is calculated as (Assets / Deposits) × 100, with higher ratios indicating a larger asset base relative to deposits.The ranking also showed that the top eight banks recorded assets-to-deposits coverage ratios above the listed banking sector average of 128% at the end of March 2026.A comparison between the March 2026 and year-end 2025 rankings showed limited changes among the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio, with Suez Canal Bank joining the group.Al Baraka Bank Egypt, «EBank», «QNB Egypt», and The United Bank maintained their positions compared with the year-end 2025 ranking, while the remaining banks recorded limited changes. saib Bank and «ADIB Egypt» exchanged positions, with saib moving up to ninth place and «ADIB Egypt» moving down to tenth place by the end of March 2026. «CIB» moved from fifth place to eighth place, while Egyptian Gulf Bank declined from second place to sixth place.Private-sector banks accounted for three positions among the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026: Suez Canal Bank, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank.Among Islamic banks, Faisal Islamic Bank was included in the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026.All figures and ratios presented in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13071https://en.firstbankeg.com/13071First Bank«The Arab African International», «saib» and «ADIB - Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during Q1 2026.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:08:32 +02002026-06-21T15:08:32+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-63" data-turn="user" data-turn-id="65f3eb6f-767a-4577-9b8a-1757fd51ff6b" data-turn-id-container="65f3eb6f-767a-4577-9b8a-1757fd51ff6b" dir="auto"> </section><section data-testid="conversation-turn-64" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-17" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-17" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="123" data-start="0">«Arab African International Bank» tops First Bank ranking after rising from second-to-last place in 2025 classification</h3><h3 data-end="566" data-start="125">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification</h3><h3>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. </h3><h3 data-end="566" data-start="125">Meanwhile, foreign banks captured half of the top ten positions out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3>«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.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13116https://en.firstbankeg.com/13116First Bank«First Bank» Ranking of the 100 Most Profitable Banks in the Middle East and North AfricaSaudi National Bank Tops the Ranking with Net Profit of US6.66 Billion Al Rajhi Bank Follows Closely with USMon, 29 Jun 2026 22:39:23 +02002026-06-17T17:16:00+02:00<h3>Saudi National Bank Tops the Ranking with Net Profit of US$6.66 Billion; Al Rajhi Bank Follows Closely with US$6.62 Billion</h3><h3>UAE Banking Sector Represented by 17 Banks, Accounting for 27% of Total Profits</h3><h3>Strong Presence of 12 Egyptian Banks, Led by the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and Arab African International Bank</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the Top 100 Most Profitable Banks in the Middle East and North Africa for 2025 revealed the continued dominance of the UAE banking sector, which was represented by 17 banks, accounting for approximately 27% of the total net profits generated by the banks included in the ranking.Egyptian banks ranked second in terms of the number of institutions represented, securing 12 positions and accounting for approximately 9.7% of the ranking’s total profits.The ranking also included 11 Turkish banks, which generated nearly 12% of total profits. Meanwhile, the Saudi banking sector was represented by only 10 banks, yet it captured approximately 26% of total profits, outperforming the Turkish banking sector in profitability despite having fewer banks in the ranking.The Kuwaiti banking sector secured nine positions, accounting for approximately 6.2% of total profits, while Qatari banks, represented by eight institutions, generated approximately 8.8% of the ranking’s total profits during 2025.Although Morocco and Jordan each had seven banks included in the ranking, Moroccan banks outperformed their Jordanian counterparts in profitability, accounting for approximately 3.3% of total profits, compared with around 2.3% for Jordanian banks.The ranking also featured six Bahraini banks, representing approximately 1.7% of total profits. Meanwhile, Oman was represented by five banks, accounting for approximately 1.4% of total profits during 2025.Among the countries with the smallest contribution—each accounting for less than 1% of total profits—Tunisia was represented by three banks, while Algeria and Iraq each had two banks in the ranking. Lebanon had a limited presence with one bank included.The ranking was based on reported net profits, converted into U.S. dollars, providing a standardized basis for comparison across banking institutions. Banks that did not disclose official financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the ranking methodology.<h3>Top 10 Most Profitable Banks in the Middle East and North Africa – 2025</h3>Saudi National Bank (SNB) ranked first, reporting net profit of US$6.66 billion during 2025.Al Rajhi Bank secured second place, with net profit of US$6.62 billion during the same year.Emirates NBD ranked third, posting net profit of approximately US$6.54 billion in 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) came fourth, with net profit of approximately US$5.77 billion during 2025.Qatar National Bank (QNB) ranked fifth, recording net profit of approximately US$4.75 billion in 2025.Ziraat Bankası secured sixth place, with net profit of approximately US$4.19 billion during the year.National Bank of Egypt (NBE) ranked seventh, reporting net profit of US$3.68 billion in 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) came eighth, with net profit of approximately US$3.12 billion during the year.Riyad Bank ranked ninth, posting net profit of approximately US$2.78 billion in 2025.Kuwait Finance House (KFH) completed the top ten, with net profit of approximately US$2.34 billion during 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent banking institutions across the Middle East and North Africa and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13068https://en.firstbankeg.com/13068United Bank, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB Lead as Fastest-Growing Banks in Customer Financing in Q1 2026United Bank tops the list, rising 13th place in the 2025 ranking5 banks maintain their presence among theWed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:36 +02002026-06-17T17:08:36+02:00<h3 data-end="223" data-section-id="25hbha" data-start="150">United Bank tops the list, rising from 13th place in the 2025 ranking</h3><h3 data-end="297" data-section-id="15mp0sy" data-start="225">5 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 in Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="412" data-section-id="v21v42" data-start="299">CIB retains its position as the largest private-sector bank in financing volume, while QNB Egypt ranks second</h3><h3 data-end="483" data-section-id="11ao4px" data-start="414">EGP 3.27 trillion in deposits across 25 banks, up 7.3% in Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="575" data-section-id="srf14s" data-start="485">Foreign banks capture half of the top 10 spots out of 14 banks included in the ranking</h3>The “First Bank” ranking, which tracks the development of customer financing portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that United Bank ranked first, supported by an 18.3% increase in its portfolio to reach EGP 43.29 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 36.59 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) secured second place, with its customer financing portfolio rising by 15.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 170.81 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 147.48 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) ranked third, as its customer financing portfolio grew by approximately 15.5% on a quarterly basis, recording EGP 77.73 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 67.32 billion at the end of 2025.The “First Bank” ranking monitored customer financing portfolios across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available, showing that all banks achieved positive growth rates during Q1 2026.The list also showed that five banks succeeded in maintaining their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in customer financing during both Q1 2026 and 2025: ADIB, ADCB, Bank NXT, Suez Canal Bank, and Commercial International Bank (CIB).In terms of size, Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) continued to solidify its position as the largest private-sector bank in financing volume, with its portfolio reaching approximately EGP 545.9 billion, compared to EGP 503.36 billion at the end of 2025, achieving growth of about 4.5%.Qatar National Bank (QNB) Egypt also maintained its position as the second-largest private-sector bank in customer financing by the end of March 2026, with its portfolio reaching EGP 465.92 billion, compared to EGP 440.65 billion at the end of 2025, reflecting a quarterly growth rate of 5.7%.At the sector level, customer deposits across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector increased by about 7.3% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 3.27 trillion by the end of March, compared to EGP 3.05 trillion at the end of 2025.The ranking also revealed that five foreign banks appeared among the top 10, out of a total of 14 foreign banks included in the list: ADIB, ADCB, Emirates NBD, National Bank of Kuwait, and HSBC.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13067https://en.firstbankeg.com/13067First Bank«ADIB Egypt», «EBank», and «EGBANK» were the fastest-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026The First Bank Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 showed that ADIB Egypt continued to lead the ranking, whWed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:28 +02002026-06-17T16:15:28+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 showed that «ADIB Egypt» continued to lead the ranking, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» recorded the largest volume of financial investments, followed by «QNB Egypt» in second place</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Total financial investments at banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 1.75 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.60 trillion at the end of 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks held two positions among the top five, out of the four banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB-Egypt» topped the list with a growth rate of 25.37%, as its portfolio increased to EGP 129.09 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 102.97 bn at the end of 2025.Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second after its financial investment portfolio grew by 23.77% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 81.65 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 65.98 bn at the end of 2025.EGBANK ranked third, with its financial investment portfolio increasing by 23.21% during Q1 2026 to EGP 63.84 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 51.81 bn at the end of 2025.The ranking covered all listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which financial data were available. The data showed that 11 banks recorded positive growth rates in their financial investment portfolios, while one bank recorded a decline during Q1 2026.Private-sector banks accounted for two positions among the top five fastest-growing banks in financial investments, represented by ADIB-Egypt and Crédit Agricole Egypt.The ranking also showed stability for some banks in their positions, with Faisal Islamic Bank maintaining seventh place, while «QNB Egypt» ranked last in both classifications. «ADIB-Egypt» maintained first place in the fastest-growing banks category, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025.New entrants to the top five in Q1 2026 included Egyptian Gulf Bank, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Saib Bank.Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, «ADIB-Egypt» led the ranking, reinforcing its position as the only foreign and Islamic bank among the top five.All figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements of each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13055https://en.firstbankeg.com/13055CIB, QNB Egypt, and ADIB Lead Egyptian Listed Banks in Strengthening Their Financial Positions During Q1 2026Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:16:09 +02002026-06-16T13:16:09+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:51a95e0b-bf5f-48fa-892d-a0052cbb6443-0" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:51a95e0b-bf5f-48fa-892d-a0052cbb6443-0" dir="auto"><h3>CIB maintained its top position, underscoring the strength of its financial standing and its ability to continue expanding despite intensifying competition.</h3><h3>Four banks retained their places among the top five in both Q1 2026 and full-year 2025 rankings, while Faisal Islamic Bank entered the top five as a new entrant.</h3><h3>The total financial position (assets) of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange reached EGP 4.8 trillion, an increase of EGP 431.96 billion during the first quarter of 2026.</h3><h3>Foreign banking groups captured two of the top five positions among the four foreign-owned banks included in the ranking.</h3>According to the First Bank ranking of the Egyptian Exchange-listed banks that achieved the greatest enhancement in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked first. Its asset portfolio increased by approximately EGP 124.64 billion, reaching EGP 1.56 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.44 trillion at the end of 2025.QNB Egypt secured second place, with its assets rising by around EGP 112.15 billion during Q1 2026 to EGP 1.03 trillion at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 915.56 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked third, recording an increase of EGP 48 billion in assets during the first quarter of 2026. Its asset portfolio reached EGP 392.15 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 344.15 billion at the end of 2025.The ranking measures the increase in the financial position of all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which financial data were available during the period under review. The analysis showed that all listed banks recorded growth in their asset portfolios during Q1 2026.Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange posted notable growth in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately EGP 4.8 trillion by the end of March, compared with EGP 4.37 trillion at the end of 2025, representing an increase of EGP 431.96 billion in just three months.CIB, QNB Egypt, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks in both Q1 2026 and 2025. Meanwhile, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt climbed to fifth place after ranking tenth in the 2025 classification.Among foreign-owned banking groups listed on the Egyptian Exchange, two banks ranked among the top five institutions that strengthened their financial positions the most during Q1 2026: QNB Egypt and ADIB Egypt.In addition, Islamic banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange increased their combined financial position by approximately EGP 80.85 billion during Q1 2026. Their total assets reached EGP 828.82 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 747.97 billion at the end of 2025.Note: All figures and growth rates mentioned in the analysis are based on the standalone financial statements publicly announced by each bank as of March 31, 2026.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13052https://en.firstbankeg.com/13052First Bank«HSBC», «NBK – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD» Lead Asset Growth Among Egyptian Banks in Q1 2026HSBC Tops the List, Climbing Eighth Place in the 2025 Ranking.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:25:17 +02002026-06-15T17:25:17+02:00<h3 data-end="70" data-start="0" dir="ltr">HSBC Tops the List, Climbing from Eighth Place in the 2025 Ranking</h3><h3 data-end="174" data-start="72" dir="ltr">Total Assets of 25 Banks Operating in Egypt Reach EGP 9.06 Trillion, Growing by 10% During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="309" data-start="176" dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintains Its Position as the Largest Private-Sector Bank by Total Assets, While Arab African International Bank Ranks Second</h3><h3 data-end="489" data-start="311" dir="ltr">Total Assets of Islamic Banks Reach EGP 1.01 Trillion by the End of March 2026, Up from EGP 919.78 Billion at the End of 2025, Recording a Growth Rate of 10.2% During Q1 2026</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing banks in Egypt’s banking sector by assets during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that HSBC topped the list, recording an asset growth rate of 18%. The bank’s asset portfolio reached EGP 416.04 bn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 352.49 bn at the end of 2025.National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt» secured second place after its asset portfolio increased by 14.6% during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 257.71 bn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 224.86 bn at the end of 2025.Emirates NBD Egypt ranked third, with its asset portfolio rising by approximately 14.4% to EGP 237.47 bn during Q1 2026, compared with EGP 207.53 bn at the end of 2025.First Bank’s ranking tracked the asset portfolios of 25 banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The analysis showed that all surveyed banks achieved positive growth rates during the first quarter of 2026.At the sector level, the combined assets of the 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 9.06 tn by the end of March 2026, representing a growth rate of 10% compared with EGP 8.23 tn at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank «CIB» maintained its position as the largest private-sector bank in Egypt by total assets, recording EGP 1.56 tn by the end of March 2026. Arab African International Bank ranked second, with total assets amounting to EGP 1.03 tn during the same period.Regarding Islamic banks, their combined assets reached EGP 1.01 tn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 919.78 bn at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 10.2% during the first quarter of 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13051https://en.firstbankeg.com/13051First BankCIB, QNB-Egypt, and ADIB Ranked as the Best EGX-Listed Banks on «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index during Q1 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:07:08 +02002026-06-15T17:07:08+02:00<h3>CIB maintains its dominance on «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index, reflecting its success in achieving strong and sustainable growth in its loan portfolio at a pace exceeding that of its peers</h3><h3>Four banks retained their positions among the top five during both Q1 2026 and FY2025, while EBank emerged as a new entrant</h3><h3>Total customer financing at EGX-listed banks reached EGP 1.81 trillion, up by EGP 129.72 billion during Q1 2026.</h3><h3>A slight decline in the loan-to-deposit ratio was recorded, falling to 47.45% at the end of March 2026 from 48.62% at year-end 2025, reflecting slower growth in financing compared with deposits</h3><h3>Foreign-owned banks captured two positions among the top five, out of four banks included in the ranking</h3>«First Bank»  Credit Competitiveness Index for EGX-listed banks in the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) ranked first, after its customer financing portfolio increased by approximately EGP 42.54 billion, reaching EGP 545.9 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 503.36 billion at the end of 2025.QNB Egypt secured second place, with its customer financing portfolio expanding by approximately EGP 25.27 billion during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 465.92 billion at the end of March 2026.Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked third after recording an increase of EGP 23.34 billion in its customer financing portfolio during the first quarter of 2026, bringing the portfolio balance to EGP 170.81 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 147.48 billion at year-end 2025.The First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index tracked the absolute increase in customer financing portfolios across all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for which financial statements were available as of March 2026. The data showed that all banks succeeded in expanding their customer financing portfolios during the period under review.The index measures banks’ ability to offer credit products and loan facilities that attract both retail and corporate customers. It is based on the absolute growth in net customer loans, which reflects each bank’s success in expanding its financing portfolio.EGX-listed banks recorded notable growth in net customer financing during the first quarter of 2026, with total financing reaching approximately EGP 1.81 trillion at the end of March, compared with EGP 1.68 trillion at the end of 2025, representing an increase of EGP 129.72billion in just three months.CIB, QNB Egypt, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks in both Q1 2026 and FY2025. Meanwhile, EBank climbed to fifth place after ranking eighth in the 2025 edition of the index.Among foreign banking groups listed on the Egyptian Exchange, two institutions secured positions within the top five banks on the First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index: QNB Egypt and ADIB Egypt.On the other hand, the loan-to-deposit ratio among listed banks recorded a slight decline, reaching 47.45% at the end of March 2026, compared with 48.62% at year-end 2025. This indicates that financing activities expanded at a relatively slower pace than deposit growth.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates presented in this analysis are based on the separate financial statements announced by each bank as of March 31, 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13044https://en.firstbankeg.com/13044Faisal Islamic Bank, ABK Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House Egypt Lead Profit Growth in Q1 2026Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:04 +02002026-06-14T18:00:04+02:00<section data-scroll-anchor="false" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:94ce41d1-c71d-4432-8bbc-af4e7edf529a-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:94ce41d1-c71d-4432-8bbc-af4e7edf529a-2" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="289" data-start="116">Faisal Islamic Bank topped the ranking, climbing from last place in the Q1 2025 classification, benefiting in part from a lower profit base during the comparison period.</h3><h3 data-end="450" data-start="291">EGP 82.16 billion in net profits were generated by 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market, representing 20% growth during the first quarter of 2026.</h3><h3 data-end="562" data-start="452">CIB maintained its position as the most profitable private-sector bank, while QNB Egypt ranked second.</h3><h3 data-end="779" data-start="564">Net profits of Islamic banks reached EGP 9.09 billion, growing by 59.1% in Q1 2026, compared with a 50.1% decline during the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting a strong acceleration in performance.</h3><h3 data-end="894" data-start="781">A notable decline in net profits was recorded by eight banks operating in the Egyptian market during Q1 2026.</h3>According to First Bank’s report tracking net profit developments among banks operating in Egypt’s banking sector during Q1 2026, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked first after achieving a strong growth rate of 232.5%. Its net profit rose to EGP 2.93 billion during the period, compared with EGP 881.64 million in the corresponding period of 2025. This significant growth enabled the bank to move to the top of the ranking after placing 24th among the fastest-growing banks in Q1 2025.Al Ahli Kuwaiti Bank – Egypt (ABK Egypt) secured second place with a growth rate of 100%, as its net profit reached EGP 2.49 billion in Q1 2026, compared with EGP 1.25 billion during the same period in 2025.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, with net profits increasing by approximately 87.4% to EGP 1.76 billion in Q1 2026, compared with EGP 937.78 million during the corresponding period of 2025.The First Bank ranking monitored the net profits of 25 banks in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data were available. It found that 17 banks recorded positive growth rates, while 8 banks experienced noticeable declines during Q1 2026.At the sector level, the combined net profits of the 25 banks reached EGP 82.16 billion in Q1 2026, representing 20% growth compared with EGP 68.5 billion during the same period in 2025.CIB retained its title as the most profitable private-sector bank, reporting EGP 17.74 billion in net profits during the first quarter of the year. QNB Egypt came second with net profits of EGP 8.86 billion during the same period.Net profits of Islamic banks reached EGP 9.09 billion, growing by 59.1% in Q1 2026, compared with a 50.1% decline during the corresponding period in 2025, indicating a relative acceleration in their performance.On the other hand, eight banks recorded significant declines in net profits during Q1 2026: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK Egypt), Bank of Alexandria, Crédit Agricole Egypt, United Bank, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, ADCB Egypt, ABC Bank, and SAIB.It should be noted that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are based on the separate (standalone) financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13042https://en.firstbankeg.com/13042First Bank«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and «ADIB» are the best listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange under the «First Bank» index for depositor confidence during Q1 2026CIB maintains its leadership in the First Bank Depositor Confidence Index, reflecting its strong ability toSun, 14 Jun 2026 16:01:26 +02002026-06-14T16:01:26+02:00<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="42beadf0-4da9-4e48-a5b7-cc8f562369fa" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3-mini" dir="auto"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">CIB maintains its leadership in the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index, reflecting its strong ability to attract different segments of customers</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Four banks retained their positions among the top five during Q1 2026 and 2025, with Faisal Islamic Bank as the new entrant</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Customer deposits at listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 3.81 trillion, up by EGP 357.99 billion during Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Islamic banks secured two seats among the top five out of a total of three banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange according to the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 revealed that Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» topped the list after its deposit portfolio increased by EGP 104.70 bn, reaching EGP 1.21 tn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.11 tn at the end of 2025.«QNB Egypt» secured second place, as its customer deposit portfolio grew by approximately EGP 101.63 billion during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 880.94 billn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 779.31 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» captured third place, recording an increase of EGP 43.22 bn during Q1 2026. Its customer deposit portfolio reached EGP 321.31 bn at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 278.09 bn at the end of 2025.The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index tracked the increase in customer deposit portfolios across all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (12 banks), for which financial data were available as of March 2026.The data showed that all banks succeeded in increasing the size of their customer deposit portfolios during the period under review.The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index was launched to measure savers’ preferences and confidence in placing deposits and certificates with Egyptian banks over a specific period. The index is based on the value of the increase in banks’ deposit balances, with the bank receiving the largest volume of new deposits during Q1 2026 ranking first on the index.«CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks during both Q1 2026 and 2025, while Faisal Islamic Bank advanced to fourth place after ranking seventh in the 2025 classification.The ranking also highlighted the dominance of the private banking sector, with private-sector banks occupying all top five positions: «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», Suez Canal Bank, and Faisal Islamic Bank.Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions within the top five of the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index: «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt».As for Islamic banks, they captured two places within the top five, with ADIB Egypt ranking third and Faisal Islamic Bank ranking fourth.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.</div></div></div></div>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13114https://en.firstbankeg.com/13114«First Bank» List of the Top 20 Islamic Banks Globally as of the end of March 2026Al Rajhi Bank Tops the Ranking of the Worlds 20 Largest Islamic Banks Kuwait Finance House Comes SecondDubaiMon, 29 Jun 2026 22:12:12 +02002026-06-10T16:14:00+02:00<h3>Al Rajhi Bank Tops the Ranking of the World’s 20 Largest Islamic Banks; Kuwait Finance House Comes Second</h3><h3>Dubai Islamic Bank Secures Third Place, While Alinma Bank and ADIB Rank Fourth and Fifth, Respectively</h3>«First Bank» ranking of the Top 20 Islamic Banks in the World as of March 2026 revealed that Al Rajhi Bank retained its position as the world's largest Islamic bank, with total assets amounting to approximately US$280.11 billion.The ranking was based on reported total assets, converted into U.S. dollars, providing a standardized basis for comparison among Islamic banking institutions worldwide. Banks that did not disclose official financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the ranking methodology.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent Islamic banking groups across different countries and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.Kuwait Finance House (KFH) ranked second, with total assets of approximately US$141.87 billion at the end of March 2026.Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) secured third place, reporting total assets of approximately US$114.32 billion at the end of March 2026.Alinma Bank ranked fourth, with total assets reaching approximately US$86.41 billion during the period under review.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) came fifth, with total assets of approximately US$78.15 billion at the end of March 2026.Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) ranked sixth, with total assets amounting to approximately US$61.48 billion by the end of March 2026.Al Rayan Bank secured seventh place, reporting total assets of approximately US$48.02 billion.Bank Albilad ranked eighth, with total assets reaching approximately US$47.95 billion during the review period.Bank Aljazira came ninth, with total assets of approximately US$46.13 billion at the end of March 2026.Emirates Islamic Bank completed the top ten, with total assets amounting to approximately US$40.68 billion at the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13024https://en.firstbankeg.com/13024Housing & Development Bank, CIB, and Faisal Islamic Bank Lead Listed Egyptian Banks in Capital Adequacy Ratio as of March 2026Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:22 +02002026-06-09T16:04:22+02:00<h3>Housing & Development Bank maintains its top position, reflecting its exceptional ability to cover risks and absorb potential losses through a strong capital base.</h3>Stability among the top 5 listed banks in capital adequacy from end-2025 to March 2026, with a “musical chairs” shift between Faisal Islamic Bank and QNB EgyptIslamic banks secure one seat among the top five, out of three banks included in the rankingA recent ranking by First Bank of the top listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of capital adequacy ratio (CAR) as of March 2026 revealed that Housing & Development Bank ranked first, recording a CAR of 38.49%.The bank maintained its leading position, having also topped the same ranking for 2025, reflecting its exceptional capacity to cover risks and absorb potential losses through a strong capital base.Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked second with a capital adequacy ratio of 26.90% as of March 2026.Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt secured third place with a CAR of 26.29% by the end of Q1 2026.The ranking, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that only the top five banks achieved a capital adequacy ratio above the sector average of 19.6% as of end-2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Egypt.In a related context, the list of the top 5 listed banks in terms of capital adequacy remained stable between end-2025 and March 2026, with the same banks continuing to occupy the top positions.Housing & Development Bank retained first place, followed by CIB in second, while The United Bank remained in fifth place.The only change occurred in the third and fourth positions, where Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt moved up to third place by March 2026, while QNB Egypt dropped to fourth, compared to end-2025 when QNB Egypt was third and Faisal Islamic Bank was fourth.Regarding Islamic banks, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt was the only Islamic bank among the top five in capital adequacy ratio as of March 2026, indicating the strength of its capital base compared to its listed peers.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13018https://en.firstbankeg.com/13018first bankNational Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and CIB Lead Household Deposits Market in EgyptTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:56:10 +02002026-06-09T10:56:10+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">National Bank of Egypt Maintains Market Leadership, Widening the Gap with Competitors</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Slight Decline in Retail Deposits’ Share of Total Banking Sector Deposits to 56.3% at End-2025, Compared to 61.6% at End-2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Top 10 Banks Retain Their Rankings Amid Limited Changes Compared to 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Market Share of the Top Five Banks Declines to 73.85% of Total Retail Deposits at End-2025, Down from 77.29% in 2024, Creating More Room for Mid-Sized and Emerging Banks</h3>The latest First Bank ranking of the largest banks by retail deposit market share at the end of 2025 revealed that the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) maintained its leading position, capturing a market share of 41.98%.Banque Misr ranked second with a market share of approximately 22.09% of total retail deposits in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) secured third place, holding a 6.77% market share of retail deposits across the banking sector.The First Bank ranking monitored the total retail deposit portfolios of 29 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available as of the end of 2025.The ranking also showed relative stability among the top 10 banks in terms of retail deposits at the end of 2025 compared to the 2024 ranking, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) moving up to ninth place from tenth.The five largest banks accounted for 73.85% of total retail deposits by the end of 2025, compared to 77.29% at the end of 2024.In addition, the retail deposit base across the banking sector expanded by more than EGP 570.92 billion during 2025, reaching EGP 8.88 trillion by year-end, compared to EGP 8.31 trillion at the end of 2024.As for Islamic banks (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Kuwait Finance House, and Al Baraka Bank Egypt), their combined market share recorded a slight increase, rising to 4.67% of total retail deposits in the banking sector at the end of 2025, compared to 4.43% in 2024, reflecting their continued expansion and stronger presence within the Egyptian banking market.On the other hand, the share of retail deposits in total banking sector deposits declined slightly to 56.3% at the end of 2025, compared to 61.6% at the end of 2024. This may indicate a relative shift in the deposit structure in favor of institutional deposits or changes in household saving behavior during the period under review, without diminishing the importance of retail deposits as a key component of liquidity within the banking sector.It is worth noting that all figures and market shares presented in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13011https://en.firstbankeg.com/13011first bankThe United Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank Emerge as the Fastest-Growing EGX-Listed Banks in Corporate Direct Lending in Q1 2026Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:39:36 +02002026-06-08T14:39:36+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«The United Bank» Tops the Ranking, Climbing from 11th Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» , «ADIB Egypt» , and «Suez Canal Bank»  Maintain Their Positions Among the Top Five During Q1 2026 and FY 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">EGP 762.4 Billion Total Corporate Direct Lending Portfolio of EGX-Listed Banks, Up 10.4% in Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Decline in Corporate Direct Lending Portfolios at Two Listed Banks During Q1 2026</h3>The latest First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in corporate direct lending during Q1 2026 revealed that The United Bank topped the list, recording a growth rate of 24.16% during the first quarter of 2026. Its corporate direct lending portfolio reached EGP 18.90 billion at the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 15.22 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked second, posting a growth rate of 18.75% during Q1 2026, with its corporate direct lending portfolio reaching EGP 106.12 billion at the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 89.36 billion at the end of 2025.Suez Canal Bank ranked third, as its corporate direct lending portfolio increased by 17.48% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 50.24 billion at the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 42.77 billion at the end of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that nine banks achieved positive growth rates in their corporate direct lending portfolios, while two banks recorded declines during the first quarter of 2026.CIB, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five during Q1 2026 and FY 2025. Suez Canal Bank and CIB moved down from first and second places to third and fourth places, respectively, while ADIB Egypt jumped from fifth place to second place.On the other hand, the total corporate direct lending portfolio of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange reached EGP 762.41 billion, recording a growth rate of 10.4% during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 690.51 billion at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13001https://en.firstbankeg.com/13001first bankADIB Egypt, saib, and EGBANKLead Growth in Syndicated Loans Among EGX-Listed Banks in Q1 2026 Strong performance by ADIB Egypts syndicated loans team propels the bank to the top spot among the fastest-grSun, 07 Jun 2026 13:18:04 +02002026-06-07T13:18:04+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Strong performance by ADIB Egypt’s syndicated loans team propels the bank to the top spot among the fastest-growing EGX-listed banks in Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks in Q1 2026, unchanged from 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Notable rise for saib and EGBANK, each advancing seven positions compared with the 2025 ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Total syndicated loan portfolio of EGX-listed banks reaches EGP 240.86 billion, up 7.96% in Q1 2026</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) in terms of syndicated loans during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) topped the list, recording a growth rate of 30.3% in Q1 2026. The bank’s syndicated loan portfolio reached EGP 4.32 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 3.31 billion at the end of 2025.The Arab International Bank (saib) ranked second, posting a growth rate of 13.9% during the first quarter of 2026. Its syndicated loan portfolio increased to approximately EGP 23.48 billion at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 20.62 billion at the end of 2025.EGBANK secured third place, with its syndicated loan portfolio rising by 10.1% during Q1 2026 to reach EGP 10.85 billion by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 9.86 billion at the end of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that all participating banks recorded positive growth rates in their syndicated loan portfolios during the first quarter of 2026.Both ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt maintained their positions among the top five banks, unchanged from their rankings in 2025.The ranking also witnessed strong advances by saib and EGBANK, each climbing seven places compared with the 2025 ranking. Notably, saib moved from ninth place in the 2025 ranking to second place during the first quarter of 2026.Among foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions within the top five fastest-growing listed banks in syndicated loans. ADIB Egypt led the ranking, while Al Baraka Bank Egypt ranked fourth.Meanwhile, the total syndicated loan portfolio of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange reached EGP 240.86 billion by the end of March 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 7.96% compared with EGP 223.09 billion at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates cited in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13113https://en.firstbankeg.com/13113«First Bank» ranking of the Top 100 Banks by Customer Deposits in MENA QNB Tops the Ranking with US261 Billion in Customer Deposits.. FAB UAE Ranks SecondUAE Banks Demonstrate StroMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:55:14 +02002026-06-03T17:18:00+02:00<h3>QNB Tops the Ranking with US$261 Billion in Customer Deposits.. FAB UAE Ranks Second</h3><h3>UAE Banks Demonstrate Strong Dominance with 18 Banks Holding 26% of Total Deposits</h3><h3>Saudi Banking Sector Secures 10 Positions and Accounts for 22% of Total Deposits</h3><h3>Egyptian Banks Occupy 11 Positions, Led by the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and Arab African International Bank</h3>«First Bank» ranking of the Top 100 Banks by Customer Deposits in the Middle East and North Africa at the end of 2025 revealed the continued leadership of the UAE banking sector, which placed 18 banks on the list, accounting for 26% of the total customer deposits featured in the ranking.Egyptian banks secured 11 positions, representing approximately 7% of the total deposits. Although the Saudi banking sector was represented by 10 banks, it outperformed Egypt in terms of deposit share, accounting for approximately 22% of the ranking’s total customer deposits.Kuwait and Turkey each had nine banks included in the ranking. However, Turkish banks held a significantly larger share of total deposits, accounting for approximately 13%, compared with around 7% for Kuwaiti banks.While Morocco and Jordan were equally represented with eight banks each, Moroccan banks accounted for approximately 5% of total deposits, compared with only 3% for Jordanian banks.Qatar and Bahrain each had six banks featured in the ranking. However, Qatari banks captured approximately 9% of total customer deposits, compared with only 3% for Bahraini banks. Meanwhile, Oman was represented by five banks, accounting for approximately 2% of total deposits.Among countries with a limited contribution—each representing less than 1% of the ranking’s total customer deposits—Tunisia was represented by four banks, while Algeria and Lebanon each had two banks on the list. Palestine and Iraq each secured one position.The ranking was based on reported customer deposits as of the end of 2025, converted into U.S. dollars to provide a standardized basis for comparison across banking institutions. Banks that did not disclose official financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the ranking methodology.<h3>Top 10 Banks in the Middle East and North Africa by Customer Deposits – End of 2025</h3>Qatar National Bank (QNB)rankedfirst, with customer deposits totaling approximatelyUS$261.40 billion.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) came second, reporting customer deposits of approximately US$228.92 billion at the end of 2025.Emirates NBD ranked third, with customer deposits of US$214.01 billion by year-end.Al Rajhi Bank secured fourth place, with deposits reaching US$177.91 billion at the end of December 2025.Saudi National Bank (SNB) ranked fifth, with a customer deposit portfolio of US$169.59 billion.Ziraat Bankası -Turkey claimed sixth place, with customer deposits totaling US$141.20 billion at the end of December 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) ranked seventh, reporting customer deposits of US$136.07 billion by the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt (NBE) secured eighth place, with customer deposits amounting to US$121.57 billion.Riyad Bank ranked ninth, with customer deposits reaching approximately US$88.44 billion at the end of 2025.Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) completed the top ten, with customer deposits totaling approximately US$87.18 billion by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent banking groups across the Middle East and North Africa and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12994https://en.firstbankeg.com/12994National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and CIB Ranked as Egypt’s Largest Banks by Assets at End-2025National Bank of Egypt Maintains a Clear Lead, Followed by Banque Misr in Second PlaceNo Changes in the RankinWed, 03 Jun 2026 13:12:40 +02002026-06-03T13:12:40+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">National Bank of Egypt Maintains a Clear Lead, Followed by Banque Misr in Second Place</h3><h3 dir="ltr">No Changes in the Ranking of Egypt’s Largest Banks Compared with 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign Banks Secure Four Positions Among the Top 10, Out of 17 Banks Included in the Ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Increase Their Share of Sector Assets to 3.81% at End-2025, Up from 3.71% at End-2024, Reflecting Continued Expansion and Stronger Market Presence</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Declining Market Share of State-Owned Banks Creates More Room for Private Banks to Grow; Combined Market Share of the Three Largest State-Owned Banks Falls to 53.73% at End-2025</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the largest banks in Egypt by asset market share at the end of 2025 revealed that the National Bank of Egypt remained the country’s largest bank, accounting for more than one-third of total banking sector assets, with a market share of approximately 35.21%.Banque Misr ranked second, capturing around 16.31% of the Egyptian banking sector’s total assets at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) secured third place, holding a market share of 5.95% of total sector assets, with total assets reaching approximately EGP 1.44 trillion by the end of 2025.First Bank’s ranking tracked the total asset portfolios of 32 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available as of year-end 2025.The ranking showed complete stability in the positions of the top 10 banks compared with the 2024 classification, with no significant changes recorded.Foreign banks occupied four positions among the top ten institutions included in the ranking of 17 banks. QNB Egypt ranked fifth, followed by FABMISR in sixth place, HSBC Egypt in ninth, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt in tenth place.As for Islamic banks (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, Faisal Islamic Bank, Kuwait Finance House Egypt, and Al Baraka Bank Egypt), their combined market share increased slightly to 3.81% of total banking sector assets at the end of 2025, compared with 3.71% at the end of 2024, reflecting their continued expansion and growing presence in the Egyptian banking market.Regarding state-owned banks, the combined market share of the three largest government-owned banks (National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire) declined to 53.73% of total banking sector assets at the end of 2025, compared with 58.8% at the end of 2024. This development has created additional room for private-sector banks to expand and capture larger shares of the Egyptian banking market.It is worth noting that all figures and market-share calculations presented in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements publicly disclosed by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12968https://en.firstbankeg.com/12968Housing & Development Bank, «FABMISR», and «HSBC» Lead Egyptian Banks in Capital Adequacy Ratio by End of 2025Housing & Development Bank tops the ranking for the second consecutive year, reflecting its exceptional abilitMon, 25 May 2026 14:36:16 +02002026-05-25T14:36:16+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Housing & Development Bank tops the ranking for the second consecutive year, reflecting its exceptional ability to absorb potential losses and cover risks through a strong capital base</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Complete stability in the Top 10 banks for capital adequacy ratio between 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">14 banks exceed the sector average of 19.6%, while 11 banks remain below average by end-2025</h3>FirstBank ranking of the best-performing banks in terms of capital adequacy ratio in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025 revealed that Housing & Development Bank secured the top position, recording a capital adequacy ratio of 44.99% by year-end 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr ranked second, posting a capital adequacy ratio of 32.93% by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, HSBC captured third place, with a capital adequacy ratio of 30.72% by year-end 2025.The First Bank ranking, which covered 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, found that 14 banks out of those analyzed achieved a capital adequacy ratio exceeding the sector average of 19.6% by the end of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.The ranking also recorded complete stability in the top 10 list for capital adequacy ratio between 2025 and 2024.Foreign banks captured 6 positions among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the classification, namely: First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr, HSBC, Bank of Alexandria, QNB, National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House - Egypt recorded an average capital adequacy ratio of 20.3%.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958First Bank Ratings CenterFirst Bank discloses the latest edition of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)Thu, 21 May 2026 12:34:21 +02002026-05-21T12:34:21+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">FAB UAE leads the list with assets reaching 382 billion dollars, and QNB comes in second place</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Strong presence of UAE banks with 17 spots and 25% of total assets</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">10 Saudi banks control 22% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The Egyptian banking sector participates with 7 banks, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the end of 2025 revealed a clear dominance of the UAE banking sector, which led the scene with 17 banks, acquiring 25% of the list's total assets, reflecting the regional strength and expansion of UAE banks.Meanwhile, the list showed a balanced presence for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey with 10 banks for each country, though asset sizes varied between them.The Saudi banking sector outperformed by capturing 22% of the list's total assets, followed by the Turkish sector with a share of 12.6%, while the contribution of the Jordanian sector was relatively limited at just 2.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region.The Kuwaiti banking sector participated with 9 spots, with a share of 8% of the list's total assets, while Qatar and Morocco secured 8 spots each. However, Qatari banks captured around 11.4% of the assets, compared to a share of only about 4.8% for Moroccan banks.Egypt and Bahrain recorded a presence with 7 banks each, with a clear superiority for Egyptian banks which controlled around 6.3% of the list's total assets, compared to a share of about 3% for Bahraini banks.In contrast, the Sultanate of Oman participated with 6 banks with a share of 1.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region at the end of 2025.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's total assets, Tunisian banks came with 3 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Lebanon was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine recorded a limited presence with one spot.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced asset size at the end of 2025 valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.Regarding the ranking of the top 10 largest banks on the list, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB UAE) occupied the first place, with an asset size reaching 382.23 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Qatar National Bank (QNB) secured the second place, with an asset portfolio recording 380.67 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Saudi National Bank claimed the third place, with an asset size of 322.61 billion dollars at the end of 2025, followed by Emirates NBD in fourth place, with an asset portfolio of 317.04 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Al Rajhi Bank controlled the fifth place, with an asset portfolio recording 278.15 billion dollars at the end of last December.Ziraat Bankası occupied the sixth place, as its asset portfolio reached around 216.66 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came in seventh place, with an asset size reaching around 210.64 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt occupied the eighth place, with an asset portfolio recording around 191.03 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Kuwait acquired the ninth place, with an asset size reaching around 148.14 billion dollars at the end of last December.Kuwait Finance House came in the tenth place, with an asset portfolio reaching around 138.88 billion dollars at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various MENA countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12957https://en.firstbankeg.com/12957Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing banks listed on the EGX in terms of net interest income during Q1 2026Suez Canal Bank seizes the top position, rising third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, in a clear reflectionThu, 21 May 2026 10:45:48 +02002026-05-20T10:45:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank seizes the top position, rising from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, in a clear reflection of its effective management of interest margins amid a high interest-rate environment</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» and «ADIB Egypt» maintained their positions among the top five during Q1 of both 2025 and 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A 18.6% growth in net interest income was recorded across 10 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«Commercial International Bank Egypt» ranked first in terms of net interest income, while QNB came in second.</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing listed banks in net interest income during Q1 2026 revealed that Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 54.8%, after recording net interest income of around EGP 2.60 bn in Q1 2026, compared to EGP 1.68 bn in Q1 2025, thus rising from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking.«EGBANK» ranked second, with a growth rate of 28.3% during Q1 2026, after reporting net interest income of about EGP 2.41 bn, compared to EGP 1.88 bn in the same period of 2025.ADIB Egypt came in third place, as its net interest income increased by 26% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 5.80 bn, compared to EGP 4.60 bn in Q1 2025.The ranking, which included 10 banks out of 12 listed banks for which financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in net interest income during Q1 2026.Canal Bank, EG Bank, and ADIB Egypt maintained their positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in net interest income for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.Foreign banks secured two positions among the top five out of the four foreign banks included in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt, QNB, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Credit Agricole Egypt.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt recorded a 19.8% growth in net interest income, reaching EGP 7.68 bn in Q1 2026, compared to EGP 6.41 bn in the same period of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12950https://en.firstbankeg.com/12950Faisal Islamic Bank, «EBank», and «EGBANK» Ranked as the Fastest-Growing EGX-Listed Banks in Net Profits During Q1 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:39 +02002026-05-20T10:30:39+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Faisal Islamic seizes the top spot, climbing from last place in the Q1 2025 ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five during Q1 2025 and Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Only one foreign bank appeared among the five fastest-growing banks, while three banks recorded relatively weak rankings</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured only one seat among the top five out of three banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Three listed banks reported declines in net profits</h3>The First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of net profit growth during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Faisal Islamic Bank ranked first, recording a growth rate of 232.5%, The bank’s net profit reached approximately EGP 2.93 billion during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 881.64 million during the same period of 2025, thereby rising sharply from its ranking in Q1 2025.The Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second, achieving a 53.4% growth rate during Q1 2026. The bank reported net profits of approximately EGP 2.02 billion during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 1.32 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.Meanwhile, «EGBANK» secured third place, with net profits increasing by 35.9% during Q1 2026 to reach EGP 1.06 billion, compared to EGP 781.45 million during the same period of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks out of 12 listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the required financial data was available, showed that 8 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 3 banks recorded notable declines in net profits.The ranking also highlighted the dominance of private-sector banks, which captured all positions among the top five fastest-growing banks, including Faisal Islamic Bank, EBank, EGBANK, QNB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, only one foreign-affiliated bank appeared among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in net profits, represented by QNB Egypt.As for Islamic banks, they secured only one position among the top five, with Faisal Islamic Bank ranking first.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12956https://en.firstbankeg.com/12956ADIB Egypt, «QNB», and «EGBANK» are the fastest-growing banks listed on the EGX in terms of customer deposits during Q1 2026ADIB Egypt rises to the top of the ranking second place in the 2025 classificationForeign banking groupsThu, 21 May 2026 10:26:42 +02002026-05-19T10:26:42+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">ADIB Egypt rises to the top of the ranking from second place in the 2025 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups secured two positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in deposits, out of a total of four foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured two spots among the top five fastest-growing banks, out of a total of three Islamic banks covered in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of deposit growth during Q1 2026 revealed that ADIB Egypt topped the list with a growth rate of 15.5%, after its customer deposits portfolio increased to approximately EGP 321.31 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 278.09 bn at the end of 2025.«QNB» ranked second, posting a growth rate of 13.04%, with its customer deposits portfolio reaching approximately EGP 880.94 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 779.31 bn at the end of 2025.«EGBANK» came in third place, recording a growth rate of 12.96%, as its customer deposits portfolio rose to approximately EGP 120.45 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 106.64 bn at the end of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange out of a total of 12 listed banks for which the required financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their total customer deposit portfolios during Q1 2026.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in deposits, namely: ADIB Egypt and QNB.Regarding the Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt recorded a combined growth of 11.68% in their customer deposit portfolios, reaching EGP 665.91 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 596.29 bn at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of year-end 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944First Bank Ratings CenterADIB Egypt, ADCB, and Al Baraka are the fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans during 2025Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:40 +02002026-05-18T21:22:40+02:00<h3>ADIB Egypt rises to lead the list coming from the fourth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib: 5 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Significant activity in syndicated loans for foreign banks leads them to secure 8 spots among the top ten </h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten out of 3 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>9 banks witnessed a decline in their syndicated loan portfolios, with Bank of Alexandria decreasing the most</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of syndicated loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) took the first place. Its growth rate reached 126.5% last year, recording 3.31 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 1.46 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) secured the second place, as its total syndicated loan portfolio rose by about 83.9% during 2025, recording 11.78 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 6.40 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Baraka Bank claimed the third place with a growth rate of 62.3% during 2025. Its syndicated loans reached 11.98 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 7.38 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of syndicated loan portfolios at 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that 15 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 9 banks witnessed a noticeable decline during 2025.ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 8 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, FABMISR, NBK, and Emirates NBD.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 32.1% in syndicated loans, reaching 26.02 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 19.69 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12943https://en.firstbankeg.com/12943first bankAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Attijariwafa Bank and ADIB Egypt Lead Foreign Banks in Net Profit Growth Over the Past 5 YearsMon, 18 May 2026 15:33:57 +02002026-05-18T15:33:57+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«ADCB» Seizes the Top Spot Backed by Record Profit Growth Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Positions Among the Top 5 Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Net Profits Over the Past 5 Years Islamic Banks Capture a Sole Position Among the Top Five, Out of 3 Islamic Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The “First Bank” ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of net profit growth over the past five years revealed that ADCB ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.93%, with net profits rising to EGP 5.73 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 710.25 million in 2021.Attijariwafa Bank Egypt ranked second, posting a CAGR of 64.69% over the last five years, as net profits climbed to EGP 3.51 billion in 2025, up from EGP 544.34 million in 2021.Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) secured third place, with a CAGR of 64.04% during the same period, after net profits surged to EGP 12.22 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 1.38 billion in 2021.The “First Bank” ranking monitored the evolution of net profits across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available. The data showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their average net profit growth over the past five years.At the level of Gulf banks, the data highlighted their dominance by capturing four positions among the top five banks in the ranking. ADCB came in first place, followed by ADIB in third, Emirates NBD in fourth, while ABK-Egypt ranked fifth.As for Islamic banks, only one bank secured a position among the top five out of the three Islamic banks included in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank for 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940First Bank Ratings Center«First Bank» Reveals the Latest Edition of the 100 most profitable Arab BanksSaudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in seconMon, 18 May 2026 11:41:35 +02002026-05-18T11:41:35+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">Saudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in second with profits of 6.62 billion dollars</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The UAE banking sector participates with 18 banks and controls 31% of the list's profits</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Notable appearance of 13 Egyptian banks on the list, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank ranking for the top 100 most profitable banks in the Arab world during 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector took the lead, participating with 18 banks and acquiring around 31% of the list's profits, while Egyptian banks secured 13 spots, acquiring around 11% of the profits.The Saudi banking sector outperformed in terms of its share of net profits, despite being equal in the number of banks with the Jordanian banking sector at 10 spots each, as it captured around 30% of the list's profits, compared to 2.7% for the Jordanian banking sector.Although Qatar and Kuwait were equal in the number of banks with 9 spots for each country, Qatari banks captured around 10% of the net profits, compared to around 7% for Kuwaiti banks during 2025.Bahraini banks recorded a presence with 8 spots, acquiring around 2% of the list's profits, and Moroccan banks occupied 7 spots to acquire 3.7% of the net profits, while the Sultanate of Oman recorded a presence with 6 banks, with a share of around 1.7% of the net profits during the same year.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's profits, Tunisian banks came with 4 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Iraq was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine and Lebanon recorded a limited presence with one spot each.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced net profit valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.On the level of the top 10 banks' ranking, the classification revealed some movements in the top three positions, while banks from the fourth to the tenth position maintained their places without change, compared to the First Bank list for the top 100 most profitable banks during the first 9 months of 2025.The ranking witnessed an exchange of positions among Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, and Emirates NBD; as Saudi National Bank came at the forefront, and Al Rajhi Bank advanced to take the second place, outperforming Emirates NBD which declined to the third place compared to the third quarter data of 2025.Saudi National Bank occupied the first place, with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars during 2025.Al Rajhi Bank came in second place with a net profit of 6.62 billion dollars during the same year.Emirates NBD controlled the third place with a net profit of around 6.54 billion dollars last year.First Abu Dhabi Bank secured the fourth place with a net profit of around 5.77 billion dollars during 2025.Qatar National Bank took the fifth place with a net profit reaching around 4.75 billion dollars during 2025.National Bank of Egypt came in sixth place with a net profit of 3.68 billion dollars during the same year.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank occupied the seventh place after its profits recorded around 3.12 billion dollars during 2025.Riyad Bank acquired the eighth place, as its profits recorded around 2.78 billion dollars by the end of last year.Kuwait Finance House came ninth, after its net profit recorded around 2.34 billion dollars during 2025.As for the tenth place, it went to SAB bank with a net profit of 2.25 billion dollars during 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12934https://en.firstbankeg.com/12934first bank«ADCB»,«ADIB Egypt», and «Attijariwafa Bank Egypt» Lead Foreign Banks in Customer Deposit Growth Over the Past 5 YearsADCB Tops the Ranking Driven by Strong Growth in Attracting Customer DepositsGulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 SpSun, 17 May 2026 15:28:40 +02002026-05-17T15:28:40+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">“ADCB” Tops the Ranking Driven by Strong Growth in Attracting Customer Deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Spots Among the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Customer Deposits Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Claim a Single Spot Among the Top Five Out of 3 Islamic Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The "First Bank" list of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of customer deposits over the last five years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that ADCB topped the list with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%. Its portfolio increased to EGP 150.49 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 29.08 billion at the end of 2020, thanks to its strong expansion in attracting savings. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB-Egypt) ranked second, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.7% over the past five years. Its customer deposit portfolio rose to EGP 278.09 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 62.83 billion at the end of 2020.Commercial Bank of Egypt (CBE) secured third place, with a CAGR of 33.5% over the past five years. Its customer deposit portfolio increased to EGP 131.51 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 30.98 billion at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the development of customer deposits at 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available, and showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years. At the Gulf banking level, data showed that four Gulf banks secured positions within the top five. ADCB ranked first, ADIB Egypt second, ABK Egypt fourth, and NBK Egypt fifth.As for Islamic banks, only one Islamic bank, ADIB Egypt, secured a place among the top five out of a total of three Islamic banks included in the ranking.It is worth noting that all the values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and Kuwait Finance House are the fastest-growing banks in personal loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising the fifth place in the 2024 rankingEGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADSun, 17 May 2026 13:40:13 +02002026-05-17T13:40:13+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising from the fifth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka: 6 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Relatively weak performance by foreign banks on the list after securing only 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>Strong activity in personal loans for Islamic banks after securing 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in 2025</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of personal loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place. Its growth rate reached 112.4% last year, recording 11.29 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 5.32 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK) secured the second place, as its total personal loan portfolio rose by about 92.5% during 2025, recording 25.1 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 13.04 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt claimed the third place with a growth rate of 87.3% during 2025. Its personal loans reached 7.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 4.25 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of personal loan portfolios at 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, Al Baraka, and NBK.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 69.4% in personal loans, reaching 71.48 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 42.20 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12913https://en.firstbankeg.com/12913first bankSuez Canal Bank, Commercial International Bank (CIB), and saib ranked among the fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending during 2025Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year in the 2024 rankingCommercial InternWed, 13 May 2026 15:05:31 +02002026-05-13T15:05:31+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Commercial International Bank (CIB), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Housing and Development Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending across both the 2025 and 2024 rankings</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secured 4 spots among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured a single spot among the top 10, out of 3 Islamic banks featured in the ranking</h3><h3> </h3>First Bank’s ranking tracking the development of direct corporate lending portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank captured the top position, recording a growth rate of 116.5% over the past year. The bank’s direct corporate lending portfolio rose to EGP 42.77 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 19.75 billion at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked second, as its total direct corporate lending portfolio increased by 77.8% during 2025, reaching EGP 253 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 142.33 billion at the end of 2024.saib secured third place, posting a growth rate of 58.6% during 2025. Its direct corporate lending portfolio reached EGP 11.81 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 7.45 billion at the end of 2024.First Bank’s ranking monitored the development of direct corporate lending portfolios across 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available. The ranking showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while one bank recorded a notable decline during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Housing and Development Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending in both the 2025 and 2024 rankings.Foreign banks captured four spots among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, namely Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt).Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House – Egypt recorded a combined growth rate of 31.57% in direct corporate lending, with their portfolios rising to EGP 204.91 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 155.74 billion at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909First Bank Ratings CenterABK Egypt, ADCB, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing foreign banks in customer loans over the last 5 yearsTue, 12 May 2026 16:26:01 +02002026-05-12T16:26:01+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="2">ABK Egypt takes the lead thanks to strong credit expansion</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Gulf banks shine and secure all the top five spots</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Islamic banks claim two spots among the top five out of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in net customer loans over the last 5 years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK Egypt) took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 32.8%, as its portfolio rose to 84.17 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 20.40 billion EGP at the end of 2020, thanks to its strong expansion in granting credit.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in second place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 32.4% over the last 5 years, as its net customer loan portfolio climbed to 67.32 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 16.56 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) claimed the third place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 29.7% over the last 5 years, after its net customer loan portfolio increased to 147.48 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 40.24 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list monitored the development of net customer loans at 12 foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. It showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the last 5 years.On the level of Gulf banks, the data showed that they secured all the top five spots. ABK Egypt came in first, ADCB second, ADIB Egypt third, NBK Egypt fourth, while Al Baraka Bank came in fifth place.Regarding Islamic banks, they secured two positions among the top five out of a total of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903First Bank Ratings CenterEmirates NBD, ABK Egypt, and ADIB are the fastest-growing banks in financial investments during 2025Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:10 +02002026-05-12T13:53:10+02:00<h3>Emirates NBD rises from the last place in 2024 to lead the list, showing a clear strategy to invest its funds in financial securities</h3><h3>ADIB, Suez Canal Bank, and EBank maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for the second consecutive year</h3><h3>Foreign banks shine and take half of the top ten spots out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>ADIB is the only Islamic bank among the top ten out of 4 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of financial investment portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Emirates NBD Egypt took the lead. Its growth rate reached 189% last year, recording 73.61 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 25.47 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK Egypt) secured the second place, as its total financial investment portfolio rose by about 164.8% during 2025, recording 47.03 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 17.76 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) took the third place with a growth rate of 145.4% during 2025. Its financial investments reached 102.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 41.97 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of financial investment portfolios at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.EBank, ADIB, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for 2025 and 2024 respectively. Foreign banks claimed 5 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB, Emirates NBD, ABK Egypt, NBK, and HSBC.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a growth of 48.51% in financial investments, reaching 334.92 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 225.52 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12897https://en.firstbankeg.com/12897«BANK NXT», Housing & Development Bank, and «CIB» Lead Fastest Equity Growth Among Egyptian Banks in 2025Mon, 11 May 2026 16:27:26 +02002026-05-11T16:27:26+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«BANK NXT» tops the ranking, climbing from 22nd place in the 2024 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB», «ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», and «ABK–Egypt» maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity for both 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 4 spots among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture a single spot among the top 10 out of 4 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3>The First Bank ranking tracking the development of shareholders’ equity portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 revealed that BANK NXT captured the top position, recording a growth rate of 86.9% over the past year to reach EGP 15.41 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 8.24 bn at the end of 2024.Housing & Development Bank ranked second, with total shareholders’ equity increasing by 54.8% during 2025 to record EGP 37.54 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 24.24 bn at the end of 2024.«CIB» secured third place, posting a growth rate of 51.6% in 2025, with shareholders’ equity reaching EGP 230.01 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 151.69 bn at the end of 2024.The First Bank ranking monitored the development of shareholders’ equity portfolios across 25 banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available, The results showed that 24 banks recorded positive growth rates, while one bank registered a slight decline during 2025.CIB, ADIB, Suez Canal Bank, and ABK–Egypt maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity for both 2025 and 2024, respectively.Foreign banks secured 4 positions among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB Egypt», Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK Egypt», and National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt».Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a combined growth rate of 22.57% in shareholders’ equity, reaching EGP 113.22 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 92.37 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the separate financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12892https://en.firstbankeg.com/12892«ADCB» «ADIB – Egypt»,«ABK - Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in terms of assets over the last 5 years.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank tops foreign banks in asset growth over the past five years, driven by its strong eSun, 10 May 2026 16:54:51 +02002026-05-10T16:54:51+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank  tops foreign banks in asset growth over the past five years, driven by its strong expansion in the Egyptian market</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Only the top five banks surpassed the sector’s average growth rate of 28% over the past five years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banks shine, securing 4 spots among the fastest-growing foreign banks in assets over the past five years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured only one spot among the top 10, despite 3 Islamic banks being included in the ranking</h3><h3> </h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt by assets over the past five years revealed that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt topped the list, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.4% over the last five years. The bank’s total assets reached EGP 173.97 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 34.30 billion at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked second, with its total assets growing at a CAGR of 36.4% over the past five years, reaching EGP 344.15 billion by the end of last year, up from EGP 72.77 billion at the end of 2020.Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt secured third place, posting a CAGR of 34% over the last five years. Its total assets portfolio rose to EGP 178.11 billion by the end of December 2025, compared to EGP 41.23 billion at the end of 2020.First Bank monitored the development of asset portfolios across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The ranking showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years.At the sector level, the data showed that five banks in the ranking succeeded in recording asset growth rates exceeding the sector average of 28%, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt. In contrast, seven banks posted growth rates below the sector average during the same period.As for Gulf banks included in the ranking, they captured four spots among the five fastest-growing foreign banks in terms of assets over the past five years.Islamic banks secured only one spot among the top five fastest-growing foreign banks, represented by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt, which ranked second.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12890https://en.firstbankeg.com/12890Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt» and «ADCB» Among the Fastest-Growing Banks in Net Fee and Commission Income During 2025Sun, 10 May 2026 15:16:41 +02002026-05-10T15:16:41+02:00<h3 data-end="185" data-start="123" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list, jumping from 8th place in 2024</h3><h3 data-end="327" data-start="187" dir="ltr">«Al Baraka», «Alexandria Bank», «EGBANK» and «ADCB» are among the fastest 10 banks in net fee and commission income growth during 2024–2025</h3><h3 data-end="428" data-start="329" dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions within the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="547" data-start="430" dir="ltr">Islamic banks stand out, capturing two positions in the top 10 out of 3 Islamic banks included in the classification</h3>A list published by «First Bank» of the fastest-growing banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector in net fee and commission income during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 50.7%, recording 1.48 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 979.91 million EGP in 2024.«ADIB-Egypt» ranked second, as its net fee and commission income increased by 46.3% during 2025, reaching 2.71 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 1.86 EGP bn in 2024.«ADCB Egypt» ranked third, with a growth rate of 30.6%, recording net fee and commission income of 1.33 EGP bn by the end of December 2025, compared to 1.02 EGP bn at the end of 2024.The «First Bank» ranking tracked the development of net fee and commission income for 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector with available financial data. The results showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 5 banks recorded noticeable declines during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «Al Baraka», «Alexandria Bank», «EGBANK» and «ADCB» maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during both 2024 and 2025.Foreign banks secured 6 positions in the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, namely: «ADIB», «ADCB», «Alexandria Bank», «First Abu Dhabi Bank», «Al Baraka», and «National Bank of Kuwait».Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, «ADIB-Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «Kuwait Finance House» recorded a combined growth of 24.2% in net fee and commission income, reaching 4.6 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 3.7 EGP bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883«Wio Bank», «Bank El Etihad», and «Emirates Islamic» were the fastest-growing major Arab banks in customer deposits during 2025The First Bank ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks duringThu, 07 May 2026 11:52:21 +02002026-05-07T11:52:21+02:00The «First Bank» ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks during 2025 showed that «Wio Bank» topped the list after its customer deposits increased by 65.6% during the year, reaching USD 15.60 bn by the end of December 2025, compared to USD 9.42 bn at the end of 2024.The ranking covers major Arab banks, defined by «First Bank» as banks with total assets exceeding USD 15 bn, with 60 banks included in the list of the top 100 Arab banks by the end of 2025.The ranking methodology is based on customer deposit growth rates, with all figures converted into U.S. dollars to ensure comparability across banks, while excluding institutions that did not disclose sufficient official financial data.The data showed that 59 banks achieved positive growth in customer deposits during 2025, while only one bank recorded a noticeable decline.Returning to the ranking, Bank El Etihad came in second place, with customer deposits rising by 46.9% during 2025 to USD 13.28 bn, compared to USD 9.04 bn at the end of 2024.Emirates Islamic Bank ranked third after customer deposits increased by around 33% during 2025, reaching USD 27.80 bn by year-end, compared to USD 20.91 bn in 2024.«Credit Immobilier et Hotelier» secured fourth place, posting a growth rate of 30.9% during the year, with customer deposits reaching USD 10.91 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 8.33 bn in 2024.Banque Misr ranked fifth after its customer deposit portfolio jumped by 29.2% during the same year, reaching USD 63.49 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.13 bn in 2024.It was followed by Dubai Islamic Bank in sixth place, with customer deposits totaling USD 87.18 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 67.68 bn in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 28.8% during the year.Gulf International Bank ranked seventh, posting a growth rate of 28% during 2025, as customer deposits increased to USD 36.09 bn, compared to USD 28.20 bn in 2024.Mashreq Bank came in eighth place after customer deposits grew by 27.3% during 2025, reaching USD 55.78 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 43.82 bn in 2024.In ninth place was Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank «ADIB», with customer deposits increasing by 25.4% to USD 62.38 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.74 bn in 2024.The tenth position went to the National Bank Oof Egypt, after customer deposits grew by 24.5% during 2025, reaching USD 121.57 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 97.61 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that the ranking includes parent banking groups across the Arab region and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, HSBC, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt the fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank EgyptTue, 05 May 2026 13:54:48 +02002026-05-05T13:54:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits in both 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A total of 15 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 8.9%, while 10 banks recorded growth rates below the average in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured 3 positions among the top 10, out of a total of four Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Corporate deposits declined in 6 banks</h3>The »First Bank« ranking, which tracks the development of corporate deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, Its corporate deposit portfolio grew by approximately 50.2%, reaching EGP 171.73 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 114.34 bn at the end of 2024.HSBC ranked second, with its corporate deposits portfolio increasing by about 48.7% during 2025, reaching EGP 143.34 bn by year-end, compared to EGP 96.41 bn at the end of 2024.Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt secured third place, achieving a growth rate of 38.6% during 2025. Its corporate deposits portfolio reached EGP 5.84 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 4.21 bn at the end of 2024.The “First Bank” ranking monitored the development of corporate deposit portfolios for 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available. It showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 6 banks recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 15 banks on the list achieved growth rates in their corporate deposit portfolios exceeding the sector average of 8.9%, according to central bank data. In contrast, 10 banks recorded growth rates below this average in 2025.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Kuwait Finance House Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt recorded a combined growth of 15.6% in their total corporate deposit portfolios, reaching EGP 292.58 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 253.06 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12964https://en.firstbankeg.com/12964First Bank«First Bank» Ranking of the Largest Global Banking Groups Operating in EgyptFirst Bank ranking of the largest banking groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of202Mon, 25 May 2026 00:35:08 +02002026-05-04T15:09:00+02:00«First Bank»  ranking of the largest banking groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025 revealed the continued dominance of HSBC, which maintained its leading position backed by a massive asset portfolio totaling $3.23 trillion, reflecting the strength of its financial position and the scale of its global operations.The ranking was based on the size of assets reported in consolidated financial statements and denominated in U.S. dollars, providing a unified comparison tool among different banking institutions.The list included 16 global banking groups operating in the Egyptian market, highlighting the attractiveness of Egypt’s banking sector to major international financial institutions, driven by the size of the economy, the broad customer base, and growth opportunities associated with rising demand for financial services.In terms of ranking movements, the data pointed to a state of relative stability compared to 2024, reflecting limited changes in the balance of power among the leading banking groups.The only shift recorded was the exchange of the fourth and fifth positions between First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, with the former advancing to fourth place while the latter slipped to fifth, indicating the close performance levels between the two groups.Returning to the ranking, Crédit Agricole secured second place with total assets amounting to $2.79 trillion by the end of 2025.Intesa Sanpaolo ranked third after its assets reached approximately $1.13 trillion by the end of the same year.First Abu Dhabi Bank came in fourth place, with its asset portfolio reaching around $382.23 billion by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Qatar National Bank ranked fifth, reporting total assets of nearly $380.67 billion by the end of 2025.