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FirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/First digital institution in Egypt for financial and banking ratings arجميع الحقوق محفوظة © 2026 FirstBankWed, 29 Jul 2026 07:34:07 +0200https://en.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/SiteImages/Logo.pngFirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/https://en.firstbankeg.com/13212https://en.firstbankeg.com/13212«United Bank», «Emirates NBD», and «ADIB» ranked as the fastest-growing banks in financing portfolios after neutralizing the impact of exchange rate movements during Q1 2026Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:07:33 +02002026-07-28T16:07:33+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-9" data-turn="user" data-turn-id="af57b7ec-f037-4ae9-ae4c-441be9a535bc" data-turn-id-container="af57b7ec-f037-4ae9-ae4c-441be9a535bc" dir="auto"> </section><section data-testid="conversation-turn-10" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:7096c4da-92da-4f31-b2f8-3c668c806e95-35" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:7096c4da-92da-4f31-b2f8-3c668c806e95-35" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="249" data-section-id="17eaq40" data-start="0">«United Bank» strengthens its lead in the ranking before and after adjusting for exchange rate effects, confirming that its top position was driven by genuine growth rather than foreign currency revaluation resulting from exchange rate movements</h3><h3 data-end="379" data-section-id="1ybatr0" data-start="251">8 banks maintained their presence among the top 10 before and after neutralizing the impact of exchange rates during Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="532" data-section-id="124zbs1" data-start="381">4.1% average growth rate of financing portfolios across 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector after adjusting for exchange rate effects</h3><h3 data-end="638" data-section-id="1x1p7bz" data-start="534">Foreign banks secured only 4 spots among the top 10, out of 12 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks in financing portfolios after adjusting for exchange rate effects during Q1 2026 revealed that «United Bank» topped the list, achieving an FX-adjusted growth rate of 14.7% during the first three months of 2026, with its financing portfolio reaching EGP 45.14 billion by the end of March 2026.«Emirates NBD – Egypt» ranked second, recording an FX-adjusted growth rate of 12.6% during the first three months of 2026, with its loan portfolio reaching EGP 109.53 billion by the end of March 2026.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» secured third place, achieving an FX-adjusted growth rate of 12.5% during the first three months of 2026, with its financing portfolio reaching EGP 178.66 billion by the end of March 2026.The ranking highlights the actual growth achieved by financing portfolios of banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first three months of 2026. It is worth noting that the «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks in financing portfolios after adjusting for exchange rate effects included 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which the required financial data was available.The ranking showed that 8 banks maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks before and after neutralizing the impact of exchange rates during Q1 2026. These banks are: «United Bank», «Emirates NBD», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank», «BANK NXT», Suez Canal Bank, «National Bank of Kuwait», «Commercial International Bank (CIB)», and «EBank».Islamic banks secured only one position among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in financing portfolios after adjusting for exchange rate effects, with «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank» ranking third.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured four positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks, including «Emirates NBD», «ADIB», «National Bank of Kuwait», and «ABC».On the other hand, the average growth rate of financing portfolios across the 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, after adjusting for exchange rate effects, reached 4.1% during Q1 2026, with only 11 banks exceeding this average.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.</section><div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Financing at the end of March 2026 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Growth rate after neutralizing the impact of exchange rate movements</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="المصرف المتحد" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/29.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف المتحد"> The United Bank</td><td data-order="45136687000">45,136,687,000</td><td data-order="14.68">14.68%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني"> Emirates NBD Egypt</td><td data-order="109529141000">109,529,141,000</td><td data-order="12.65">12.65%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB Egypt)</td><td data-order="178662784000">178,662,784,000</td><td data-order="12.53">12.53%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك نكست BANK NXT" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/11.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك نكست BANK NXT"> NXT Bank</td><td data-order="56005431000">56,005,431,000</td><td data-order="7.36">7.36%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قناة السويس" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/26.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قناة السويس"> Suez Canal Bank</td><td data-order="138088896000">138,088,896,000</td><td data-order="6.78">6.78%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> National Bank of Kuwait (NBK Egypt)</td><td data-order="134867960000">134,867,960,000</td><td data-order="6.58">6.58%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/2.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB"> Commercial International Bank (CIB Egypt)</td><td data-order="587394169000">587,394,169,000</td><td data-order="5.83">5.83%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/21.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB"> Housing & Development Bank (HDB)</td><td data-order="69446671123">69,446,671,123</td><td data-order="5.45">5.45%</td></tr><tr><td>ABC</td><td data-order="42387689000">42,387,689,000</td><td data-order="5.23">5.23%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/36.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank"> Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)</td><td data-order="94768319000">94,768,319,000</td><td data-order="4.64">4.64%</td></tr><tr><td>Bank of Alexandria</td><td data-order="88742712000">88,742,712,000</td><td data-order="4.33">4.33%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="63587340000">63,587,340,000</td><td data-order="3.97">3.97%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="التجاري وفا بنك" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/12.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="التجاري وفا بنك"> Attijariwafa</td><td data-order="72166795000">72,166,795,000</td><td data-order="2.76">2.76%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/46.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB"> Arab African International Bank (AAIB)</td><td data-order="256107860495">256,107,860,495</td><td data-order="2.7">2.70%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="EGBANK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/27.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="EGBANK"> EGBANK</td><td data-order="66835740183">66,835,740,183</td><td data-order="2.5">2.50%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="79196665000">79,196,665,000</td><td data-order="1.95">1.95%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK)</td><td data-order="90441973827">90,441,973,827</td><td data-order="1.88">1.88%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك SAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/37.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك SAIB"> SAIB</td><td data-order="83858063954">83,858,063,954</td><td data-order="1.86">1.86%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> QNB Egypt</td><td data-order="492745353922">492,745,353,922</td><td data-order="1.83">1.83%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك القاهرة" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/44.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك القاهرة"> Banque du Caire</td><td data-order="244112108000">244,112,108,000</td><td data-order="0.19">0.19%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/14.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر"> Credit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="67793029000">67,793,029,000</td><td data-order="-0.99">-0.99%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB Egypt)</td><td data-order="199907775425">199,907,775,425</td><td data-order="-1.79">-1.79%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك فيصل الإسلامي" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/39.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك فيصل الإسلامي"> Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="20574628000">20,574,628,000</td><td data-order="-2.19">-2.19%</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13211https://en.firstbankeg.com/13211First Bank«QNB-Egypt», «ADIB-Egypt» and «NBK-Egypt» Lead Foreign Banks on the First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index Over the Past 5 YearsTue, 28 Jul 2026 16:03:43 +02002026-07-28T16:03:43+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«QNB-Egypt» Tops the Ranking with a Wide Lead Over Its Closest Competitors</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Customer financing at 12 foreign banks reached 1.38 EGP trillion, recording a 22.8% CAGR over the past 5 years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banks dominated the top five positions, accounting for five of the 8 Gulf banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">EGX-listed banks secured two positions among the top five, out of 4 listed banks included in the ranking</h3>First Bank's Credit Competitiveness Index for foreign banks over the past 5 years ranked «QNB-Egypt» first after its customer financing portfolio increased by 275.68 EGP bn, reaching 440.65 EGP bn at the end of 2025, compared with 164.96 EGP bn at the end of 2020.«ADIB-Egypt» ranked second, with its customer financing portfolio expanding by approximately 107.24 EGP bn over the past five years, reaching 147.48 EGP bn at the end of 2025, compared with 40.24 EGP bn at the end of 2020.«NBK-Egypt» secured third place after increasing its customer financing portfolio by 86.38 EGP bn over the same period, reaching 120.90 EGP bn at the end of 2025, up from 34.52 EGP bn at the end of 2020.The First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index tracks the absolute increase in customer financing portfolios across 12 foreign banks for which financial statements were available. The data showed that all banks included in the ranking expanded their customer financing portfolios during the period under review.The index measures banks' ability to enhance their lending competitiveness by expanding credit products and financing solutions for both retail and corporate customers. It is based on the absolute increase in net customer financing, reflecting each bank's success in expanding its financing portfolio.Collectively, the 12 foreign banks increased their net customer financing to approximately 1.38 EGP trillion at the end of 2025, compared with 494.04 EGP bn at the end of 2020, representing a 22.8% compound annual growth rate over the period.The ranking also showed that Gulf banks occupied the top five positions, namely «QNB-Egypt», «ADIB-Egypt», «NBK-Egypt», «KFH» and «ABK».In addition, EGX-listed banks captured two of the top five positions, with «QNB-Egypt» ranking first and «ADIB-Egypt» ranking second.All figures and growth rates above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank. <div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Customer Loans at End-2025</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Customer Loans at End-2020</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Increase Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB">  Qatar National Bank-QNB</td><td data-order="440645671767">440,645,671,767</td><td data-order="164962066483">164,962,066,483</td><td data-order="275683605284">275,683,605,284</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB">  Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt</td><td data-order="147476095000">147,476,095,000</td><td data-order="40235368000">40,235,368,000</td><td data-order="107240727000">107,240,727,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK">  NBK Egypt</td><td data-order="120898593000">120,898,593,000</td><td data-order="34516586000">34,516,586,000</td><td data-order="86382007000">86,382,007,000</td></tr><tr><td>  Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="96820437000">96,820,437,000</td><td data-order="29451950000">29,451,950,000</td><td data-order="67368487000">67,368,487,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK">  Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt -ABK Egypt</td><td data-order="84167949667">84,167,949,667</td><td data-order="20402608888">20,402,608,888</td><td data-order="63765340779">63,765,340,779</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني">  Emirates NBD Egypt</td><td data-order="89688998000">89,688,998,000</td><td data-order="36472013000">36,472,013,000</td><td data-order="53216985000">53,216,985,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/45.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB">  Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt- ADCB</td><td data-order="67320713570">67,320,713,570</td><td data-order="16561013321">16,561,013,321</td><td data-order="50759700249">50,759,700,249</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر">  alBaraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="66251839000">66,251,839,000</td><td data-order="19565348889">19,565,348,889</td><td data-order="46686490111">46,686,490,111</td></tr><tr><td>  Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="67362934000">67,362,934,000</td><td data-order="22151745000">22,151,745,000</td><td data-order="45211189000">45,211,189,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/14.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر">  Credit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="64511015000">64,511,015,000</td><td data-order="25441775000">25,441,775,000</td><td data-order="39069240000">39,069,240,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/19.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank">  Bank of Alexandria-Alex Bank</td><td data-order="79513862000">79,513,862,000</td><td data-order="47964146000">47,964,146,000</td><td data-order="31549716000">31,549,716,000</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="53948884000">53,948,884,000</td><td data-order="36314668000">36,314,668,000</td><td data-order="17634216000">17,634,216,000</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13210https://en.firstbankeg.com/13210First Bank«HSBC», «ADIB-Egypt» and «ABK-Egypt» Lead Foreign Banks in Return on Average Equity Over the Past 5 YearsHSBC Tops the Ranking with the Highest Return on Average Equity, Reflecting Its Ability to Generate Strong RTue, 28 Jul 2026 09:26:20 +02002026-07-28T09:26:20+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«HSBC» Tops the Ranking with the Highest Return on Average Equity, Reflecting Its Ability to Generate Strong Returns for Shareholders</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banks secured two positions among the top five, out of 8 Gulf banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Only the top five banks outperformed the banking sector's average Return on Average Equity of 28.8% over the past 5 years</h3>First Bank's ranking of the Return on Average Equity of foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector over the past 5 years revealed «HSBC» as the top performer, posting a five-year average ROAE of 37.25%. The bank recorded a ROAE of 38.38% in 2025, 51.41% in 2024, 46.85% in 2023, 28.92% in 2022 and 20.69% in 2021.«ADIB-Egypt» ranked second with a five-year average ROAE of 36.80%. The bank posted a ROAE of 43.64% in 2025, 48.63% in 2024, 39.82% in 2023, 28.18% in 2022, and 23.75% in 2021.«ABK-Egypt» secured third place with a five-year average ROAE of 32.74%, supported by a ROAE of 25.89% in 2025, 52.56% in 2024, 35.93% in 2023, 30.55% in 2022, and 18.77% in 2021.The First Bank ranking tracked the Return on Average Equity of 12 foreign banks operating in Egypt for which financial statements were available over the past 5 years, covering 2021 through 2025.ROAE measures how efficiently banks utilize shareholders' equity to generate net profits. The higher the ratio, the more effective a bank is at creating value for shareholders and delivering stronger profitability.Gulf-owned banks secured two positions among the top five, out of 8 Gulf banks included in the ranking. «ABK-Egypt» ranked third, while «ADIB-Egypt» came second.The ranking also showed that only the top five banks outperformed the Egyptian banking sector's average ROAE of 28.8% over the past 5 years, highlighting their superior ability to generate higher returns for shareholders through the efficient utilization of equity.All figures and ratios cited above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank.  <div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Year Average Return on Average Equity Over Five Years</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Return on Equity in 2021</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Return on Average Equity in 2022</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Return on Average Equity in 2023</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Return on Average Equity in 2024</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Return on Average Equity in 2025</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-order="37.25">37.25%</td><td data-order="20.69">20.69%</td><td data-order="28.92">28.92%</td><td data-order="46.85">46.85%</td><td data-order="51.41">51.41%</td><td data-order="38.38">38.38%</td><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td></tr><tr><td data-order="36.8">36.80%</td><td data-order="23.75">23.75%</td><td data-order="28.18">28.18%</td><td data-order="39.82">39.82%</td><td data-order="48.63">48.63%</td><td data-order="43.64">43.64%</td><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB">  Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="32.74">32.74%</td><td data-order="18.77">18.77%</td><td data-order="30.55">30.55%</td><td data-order="35.93">35.93%</td><td data-order="52.56">52.56%</td><td data-order="25.89">25.89%</td><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK">  Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt -ABK Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="32.72">32.72%</td><td data-order="20">20.00%</td><td data-order="26.02">26.02%</td><td data-order="42.12">42.12%</td><td data-order="44.58">44.58%</td><td data-order="30.89">30.89%</td><td><img alt="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/14.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر">  Credit Agricole Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="31.39">31.39%</td><td data-order="21.78">21.78%</td><td data-order="19.88">19.88%</td><td data-order="28.84">28.84%</td><td data-order="43.09">43.09%</td><td data-order="43.35">43.35%</td><td><img alt="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/19.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank"> Bank of Alexandria-Alex Bank</td></tr><tr><td data-order="26.53">26.53%</td><td data-order="14.86">14.86%</td><td data-order="16.93">16.93%</td><td data-order="30.73">30.73%</td><td data-order="39.22">39.22%</td><td data-order="30.91">30.91%</td><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK">  NBK Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="25.82">25.82%</td><td data-order="15.08">15.08%</td><td data-order="15.82">15.82%</td><td data-order="25.14">25.14%</td><td data-order="37.7">37.70%</td><td data-order="35.35">35.35%</td><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/45.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB">  Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt- ADCB</td></tr><tr><td data-order="25.62">25.62%</td><td data-order="17.85">17.85%</td><td data-order="20.74">20.74%</td><td data-order="26.89">26.89%</td><td data-order="33.68">33.68%</td><td data-order="28.96">28.96%</td><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB">  Qatar National Bank-QNB</td></tr><tr><td data-order="25.51">25.51%</td><td data-order="20.53">20.53%</td><td data-order="25.83">25.83%</td><td data-order="25.68">25.68%</td><td data-order="27.02">27.02%</td><td data-order="28.5">28.50%</td><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر">  alBaraka Bank Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="23.28">23.28%</td><td data-order="13.41">13.41%</td><td data-order="20.49">20.49%</td><td data-order="27.88">27.88%</td><td data-order="34.56">34.56%</td><td data-order="20.08">20.08%</td><td>  Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="23.19">23.19%</td><td data-order="9.63">9.63%</td><td data-order="17.13">17.13%</td><td data-order="27.17">27.17%</td><td data-order="35.61">35.61%</td><td data-order="26.41">26.41%</td><td>  Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="23.15">23.15%</td><td data-order="2.56">2.56%</td><td data-order="14.27">14.27%</td><td data-order="32.17">32.17%</td><td data-order="36.61">36.61%</td><td data-order="30.12">30.12%</td><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني">  Emirates NBD Egypt</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="embed"> </div>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13208https://en.firstbankeg.com/13208First Bank«HSBC», «Crédit Agricole» and «Alexandria» Lead the Best Foreign Banks in Return on Average Assets Over the Past Five YearsHSBC Leads Foreign Banks with the Highest Return on Average Assets, Reflecting Strong Asset Utilization andMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:40:43 +02002026-07-27T10:40:43+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«HSBC» Leads Foreign Banks with the Highest Return on Average Assets, Reflecting Strong Asset Utilization and Profitability</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banks secured two positions among the top 5 foreign banks in Return on Average Assets, out of 8 Gulf banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">All foreign banks included in the ranking outperformed the Egyptian banking sector's average ROAA of 1.92% over the past 5 years</h3>First Bank's ranking of the Return on Average Assets of foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector over the past 5 years revealed «HSBC» Egypt as the top performer, with a five-year average ROAA of 4.84%. The bank recorded a ROAA of 6.44% in 2025, 7.88% in 2024, 5.70% in 2023, 3.49% in 2022 and 0.68% in 2021.«Crédit Agricole» ranked second, posting a five-year average ROAA of 4.39%. The bank recorded a ROAA of 5.10% in 2025, 6.88% in 2024, 5.68% in 2023, 3.57% in 2022, and 0.71% in 2021.Bank of Alexandria secured third place with a five-year average ROAA of 3.56%, supported by a ROAA of 6.04% in 2025, 5.43% in 2024, 3.39% in 2023, 2.30% in 2022, and 0.63% in 2021.The First Bank ranking tracked the Return on Average Assets of 12 foreign banks operating in Egypt for which financial statements were available over the past five years, covering 2021 through 2025.ROAA measures how efficiently a bank utilizes its assets to generate net profit. A higher ratio indicates greater efficiency in deploying assets and generating sustainable profitability.Gulf-owned banks secured two positions among the top five, out of eight Gulf banks included in the ranking. «NBK» ranked fourth, while «ABK» came fifth.The ranking also showed that all foreign banks included outperformed the Egyptian banking sector's average ROAA of 1.92% over the past 5 years, highlighting their strong asset utilization and profitability.All figures and ratios cited above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank.<div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Year Average Return on Average Assets Over Five Years</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Return on Average Assets in 2021</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Return on Average Assets in 2022</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Return on Average Assets in 2023</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Return on Average Assets in 2024</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: left;">Return on Average Assets in 2025</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: right;">Bank Name</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-order="4.84">4.84%</td><td data-order="0.6835">0.6835%</td><td data-order="3.49">3.49%</td><td data-order="5.7">5.70%</td><td data-order="7.88">7.88%</td><td data-order="6.44">6.44%</td><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td></tr><tr><td data-order="4.39">4.39%</td><td data-order="0.7111">0.7111%</td><td data-order="3.57">3.57%</td><td data-order="5.68">5.68%</td><td data-order="6.88">6.88%</td><td data-order="5.1">5.10%</td><td>Crédit Agricole Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="3.56">3.56%</td><td data-order="0.6332">0.6332%</td><td data-order="2.3">2.30%</td><td data-order="3.39">3.39%</td><td data-order="5.43">5.43%</td><td data-order="6.04">6.04%</td><td><img alt="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/19.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank"> Bank of Alexandria-Alex Bank</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.96">2.96%</td><td data-order="0.4253">0.4253%</td><td data-order="2.54">2.54%</td><td data-order="3.24">3.24%</td><td data-order="5.55">5.55%</td><td data-order="3.06">3.06%</td><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK">  Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt -ABK Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.85">2.85%</td><td data-order="0.5151">0.5151%</td><td data-order="2">2.00%</td><td data-order="3.41">3.41%</td><td data-order="4.46">4.46%</td><td data-order="3.85">3.85%</td><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK">  NBK Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.8">2.80%</td><td data-order="0.4253">0.4253%</td><td data-order="2.07">2.07%</td><td data-order="3.25">3.25%</td><td data-order="4.21">4.21%</td><td data-order="4.05">4.05%</td><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB">  Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.67">2.67%</td><td data-order="0.4787">0.4787%</td><td data-order="2.68">2.68%</td><td data-order="3.33">3.33%</td><td data-order="4.26">4.26%</td><td data-order="2.59">2.59%</td><td>  Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.58">2.58%</td><td data-order="0.5825">0.5825%</td><td data-order="2.44">2.44%</td><td data-order="2.87">2.87%</td><td data-order="3.61">3.61%</td><td data-order="3.38">3.38%</td><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB">  Qatar National Bank-QNB</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.33">2.33%</td><td data-order="0.4296">0.4296%</td><td data-order="1.58">1.58%</td><td data-order="2.22">2.22%</td><td data-order="3.68">3.68%</td><td data-order="3.72">3.72%</td><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/45.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB">  Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt- ADCB</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.24">2.24%</td><td data-order="0.0678">0.0678%</td><td data-order="1.29">1.29%</td><td data-order="2.82">2.82%</td><td data-order="3.7">3.70%</td><td data-order="3.32">3.32%</td><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني">  Emirates NBD Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.17">2.17%</td><td data-order="0.312">0.3120%</td><td data-order="1.92">1.92%</td><td data-order="2.67">2.67%</td><td data-order="3.45">3.45%</td><td data-order="2.51">2.51%</td><td> Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2.08">2.08%</td><td data-order="0.3586">0.3586%</td><td data-order="2.07">2.07%</td><td data-order="2.37">2.37%</td><td data-order="2.64">2.64%</td><td data-order="2.94">2.94%</td><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-left: 8px;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank Egypt</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13205https://en.firstbankeg.com/13205«HSBC», «Emirates NBD», and «ADIB» are the fastest-growing banks in assets after neutralizing exchange rate effects during Q1 2026HSBC Maintains Its Lead in the Ranking Before and After Neutralizing Exchange Rate Effects, Reflecting SustaThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:08 +02002026-07-23T11:23:08+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:a60f1491-a3cd-4576-85a1-545ca081ef14-11" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:a60f1491-a3cd-4576-85a1-545ca081ef14-11" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="167" data-start="0">«HSBC» Maintains Its Lead in the Ranking Before and After Neutralizing Exchange Rate Effects, Reflecting Sustainable Growth and Resilience to Currency Fluctuations</h3><h3 data-end="289" data-start="169">7 Banks Maintain Their Presence Among the Top Ten Before and After Neutralizing Exchange Rate Effects During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="453" data-start="291">«ABK – Egypt» Achieves the Largest Leap in the Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Banks by Assets After Neutralizing Exchange Rate Effects, Advancing 16 Positions</h3><h3 data-end="547" data-start="455">Foreign Banks Dominate 7 Seats Among the Top Ten Out of 15 Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks by assets after neutralizing exchange rate effects during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that «HSBC» topped the list, achieving an exchange rate-adjusted growth rate of 13% during the first three months of 2026, after its total assets portfolio reached EGP 416.04 billion by the end of March 2026.Emirates NBD – Egypt ranked second, with an exchange rate-adjusted growth rate of 11% during the first three months of 2026, after its assets portfolio reached EGP 237.47 billion by the end of March 2026.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt secured third place, with an exchange rate-adjusted growth rate of 9.6% during the first three months of 2026, after its assets portfolio reached EGP 392.15 billion by the end of March 2026.This ranking reflects the actual growth of banks’ asset portfolios operating within the Egyptian banking sector during the first three months of 2026. It is worth noting that the «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks by assets after neutralizing exchange rate effects included 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which the required financial data were available.The ranking showed that 7 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector successfully maintained their positions among the top ten fastest-growing banks before and after neutralizing exchange rate effects during Q1 2026. These banks are: «HSBC», «Emirates NBD», «ADIB», Suez Canal Bank, «NBK», «QNB Egypt», and «EGBANK».Islamic banks secured one position among the top ten fastest-growing banks by assets after neutralizing exchange rate effects, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ranking third.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they captured 7 positions among the top ten fastest-growing banks, including: «HSBC», «Emirates NBD», «ADIB», «NBK», «QNB Egypt», «ABK – Egypt», and «AlexBank».On the other hand, «ABK – Egypt» achieved the largest leap in the ranking of the fastest-growing banks by assets after neutralizing exchange rate effects, advancing 16 positions, moving from 24th place before neutralization to 8th place after neutralization.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.</section><div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Assets by the end of March 2026</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Growth rate after neutralizing exchange rate effects during Q1 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="416039354000">416,039,354,000</td><td data-order="13.02">13.02%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني"> Emirates NBD</td><td data-order="237471823000">237,471,823,000</td><td data-order="10.96">10.96%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)</td><td data-order="392150290000">392,150,290,000</td><td data-order="9.64">9.64%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قناة السويس" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/26.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قناة السويس"> Suez Canal Bank</td><td data-order="306253933000">306,253,933,000</td><td data-order="9.62">9.62%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)</td><td data-order="257710780000">257,710,780,000</td><td data-order="9.58">9.58%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB"> Qatar National Bank (QNB)</td><td data-order="1027712179316">1,027,712,179,316</td><td data-order="7.89">7.89%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="EGBANK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/27.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="EGBANK"> Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK)</td><td data-order="156712140963">156,712,140,963</td><td data-order="7.3">7.30%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Kuwaiti Bank (ABK)</td><td data-order="187810663117">187,810,663,117</td><td data-order="6.96">6.96%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/21.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB"> Housing and Development Bank (HDB)</td><td data-order="245321672737">245,321,672,737</td><td data-order="6.29">6.29%</td></tr><tr><td>Bank of Alexandria</td><td data-order="263697163000">263,697,163,000</td><td data-order="6.12">6.12%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="المصرف المتحد" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/29.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف المتحد"> United Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="110876855000">110,876,855,000</td><td data-order="6.1">6.10%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)</td><td data-order="532962415092">532,962,415,092</td><td data-order="5.97">5.97%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك نكست BANK NXT" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/11.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك نكست BANK NXT"> Bank NXT</td><td data-order="109364456000">109,364,456,000</td><td data-order="5.66">5.66%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/46.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB"> Arab African International Bank (AAIB)</td><td data-order="1043803285602">1,043,803,285,602</td><td data-order="5.27">5.27%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك القاهرة" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/44.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك القاهرة"> Banque du Caire</td><td data-order="581267384000">581,267,384,000</td><td data-order="4.77">4.77%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/2.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB"> Commercial International Bank (CIB)</td><td data-order="1560794750000">1,560,794,750,000</td><td data-order="4.31">4.31%</td></tr><tr><td>ABC</td><td data-order="96829283000">96,829,283,000</td><td data-order="3.2">3.20%</td></tr><tr><td>Crédit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="156022075000">156,022,075,000</td><td data-order="2.36">2.36%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك فيصل الإسلامي" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/39.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك فيصل الإسلامي"> Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="284212222000">284,212,222,000</td><td data-order="2.34">2.34%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/36.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank"> Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)</td><td data-order="221778275000">221,778,275,000</td><td data-order="2.04">2.04%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="166681539000">166,681,539,000</td><td data-order="1.47">1.47%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="152454243000">152,454,243,000</td><td data-order="0.84">0.84%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك SAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/37.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك SAIB"> SAIB Bank</td><td data-order="183027801433">183,027,801,433</td><td data-order="0.15">0.15%</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13202https://en.firstbankeg.com/13202First Bank«Attijariwafa-Egypt», «ADCB-Egypt» and «Al Baraka» Lead the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Credit Card Balances Over the Past 5 YearsStrong Credit Card Business Drives Attijariwafa Bank Egypt to the Top of the RankingCredit card balances at 11Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:12:39 +02002026-07-22T16:12:39+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Strong Credit Card Business Drives Attijariwafa Bank Egypt to the Top of the Ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Credit card balances at 11 foreign banks reached 19.60 EGP bn, recording a CAGR of 31.05% over the past five years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf-owned banks dominated the ranking, capturing the top five positions</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured two spots among the top five, out of 3 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of credit card balances over the past five years (end-2020 to end-2025) revealed Attijariwafa Bank Egypt as the top performer, posting a CAGR of 341.84%. The bank’s credit card balances increased to 729.16 EGP mn by the end of 2025, compared with 433 EGP thousand at the end of 2020.«ADCB-Egypt» ranked second with a CAGR of 92.88% over the past five years, as its credit card balances rose to 731.70 EGP bn by the end of 2025, compared with 27.41 EGP bn at the end of 2020.Al Baraka Bank Egypt secured third place with a CAGR of 78.33%, after its credit card portfolio increased to 468.52 EGP bn by the end of 2025, compared with 25.98 EGP bn at the end of 2020.The First Bank ranking tracked the development of credit card balances at 11 foreign banks operating in Egypt for which financial statements were available, showing that all banks recorded positive average growth rates over the past 5 years.At the level of Gulf-owned banks, the data showed complete dominance of the leading positions. «Attijariwafa-Egypt» ranked first, followed by «ADCB-Egypt» in second place, while «Al Baraka-Egypt» came third. «KFH-Egypt» ranked fourth, followed by «NBK-Egypt» in fifth place.Among Islamic banks, two institutions secured positions within the top five out of the 3 Islamic banks included in the ranking: «ADIB-Egypt» and «Al Baraka-Egypt».All figures and growth rates cited above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of end-2025.<div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Credit Card Balances at End-2025 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Credit Card Balances at End-2020 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Compound Annual Growth Rate (%)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="729157000">729,157,000</td><td data-order="433001">433,001</td><td data-order="341.84">341.84%</td></tr><tr><td> Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt- ADCB</td><td data-order="731703352">731,703,352</td><td data-order="27407869">27,407,869</td><td data-order="92.88">92.88%</td></tr><tr><td> alBaraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="468519000">468,519,000</td><td data-order="25981597">25,981,597</td><td data-order="78.33">78.33%</td></tr><tr><td> Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="281201000">281,201,000</td><td data-order="32755000">32,755,000</td><td data-order="53.73">53.73%</td></tr><tr><td> NBK Egypt</td><td data-order="1190977000">1,190,977,000</td><td data-order="161665000">161,665,000</td><td data-order="49.09">49.09%</td></tr><tr><td> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt -ABK Egypt</td><td data-order="1273839890">1,273,839,890</td><td data-order="215853546">215,853,546.00</td><td data-order="42.62">42.62%</td></tr><tr><td> HSBC</td><td data-order="5738800000">5,738,800,000</td><td data-order="1404560000">1,404,560,000</td><td data-order="32.51">32.51%</td></tr><tr><td> Emirates NBD Egypt</td><td data-order="2051273000">2,051,273,000</td><td data-order="508330000">508,330,000</td><td data-order="32.18">32.18%</td></tr><tr><td> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt</td><td data-order="1903639000">1,903,639,000</td><td data-order="562847000">562,847,000</td><td data-order="27.6">27.60%</td></tr><tr><td> Qatar National Bank-QNB</td><td data-order="3307657309">3,307,657,309</td><td data-order="1115783185">1,115,783,185</td><td data-order="24.28">24.28%</td></tr><tr><td> Credit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="1923569000">1,923,569,000</td><td data-order="1015454000">1,015,454,000</td><td data-order="13.63">13.63%</td></tr></tbody></table></div>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13197https://en.firstbankeg.com/13197«National Bank of Egypt», Banque Misr, and «CIB» are the Largest Lending Banks in Egypt as of March 2026Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:03 +02002026-07-21T16:31:03+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-1" data-turn="user" data-turn-id="2a8e02f0-9249-4deb-aba2-4fdca94a94ac" data-turn-id-container="2a8e02f0-9249-4deb-aba2-4fdca94a94ac" dir="auto"> </section><section data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:def0a907-6a85-4778-9d5f-7b7117c9e8fb-8" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:def0a907-6a85-4778-9d5f-7b7117c9e8fb-8" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="109" data-start="0">«National Bank of Egypt» Dominates the Market, Accounting for Nearly Half of Egypt’s Banking Sector Loans</h3><h3 data-end="203" data-start="111">Near-complete stability among the top ten banks… «NBK Egypt» advances to ninth place</h3><h3 data-end="302" data-start="205">Banking sector financing reaches EGP 11.39 trillion by the end of March 2026, growing by 9.8%</h3><h3 data-end="497" data-start="304">Banks’ deposit utilization ratio for extending financing rises to 67.5% by the end of March 2026, compared with 65.8% at the end of 2025, reflecting banks’ expansion in financing activities</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the largest banks by market share of loans as of the end of March 2026 revealed that National Bank of Egypt topped the list, controlling nearly half of the Egyptian banking sector’s financing, with a market share of approximately 44.87% by the end of March 2026.Banque Misr ranked second, with a market share of approximately 13.83% of total Egyptian banking sector loans by the end of March 2026.Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» secured the third position, with a market share of 4.79% of the banking sector’s financing, with a loan portfolio amounting to approximately EGP 545.90 billion by the end of last March.The «First Bank» ranking of the largest banks by loan market share monitored the net financing portfolios of 32 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial statements were available as of the end of March 2026.The ranking revealed near-complete stability in the positions of the top ten banks, with the only change being «NBK Egypt» advancing to ninth place by the end of March 2026, up from tenth place in the 2025 ranking.The ranking showed that foreign banks secured 4 positions among the top ten banks out of a total of 17 banks included in the classification. These included «QNB Egypt» in fourth place, «FABMISR» in seventh place, «ADIB Egypt» in eighth place, and «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» in ninth place.As for Islamic banks («ADIB Egypt», «Faisal Islamic Bank», «Kuwait Finance House», and «Al Baraka»), their combined market share witnessed a marginal increase, rising to 3.17% of total banking sector loans by the end of March 2026, compared with 3.15% at the end of 2025, reflecting their continued expansion and strengthened presence in the Egyptian banking market.Net financing extended by the banking sector increased to EGP 11.39 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 10.38 trillion at the end of 2025, recording a growth rate of 9.8% during the first quarter of 2026.On the other hand, the deposit utilization ratio for extending financing across the banking sector rose to 67.5% by the end of March 2026, compared with 65.8% at the end of 2025, indicating the continued expansion of banks in providing financing during the recent period.It is worth noting that all values and market shares mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.</section><div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Financing market share at the end of March 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> National Bank of Egypt (NBE)</td><td data-order="44.87">44.87%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك مصر Banque Misr" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/3.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك مصر Banque Misr"> Banque Misr</td><td data-order="13.83">13.83%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/2.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB"> Commercial International Bank (CIB)</td><td data-order="4.79">4.79%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB"> QNB</td><td data-order="4.09">4.09%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/46.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB"> Arab African International Bank (AAIB)</td><td data-order="2.1">2.10%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك القاهرة" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/44.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك القاهرة"> Banque du Caire</td><td data-order="1.98">1.98%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)</td><td data-order="1.68">1.68%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)</td><td data-order="1.5">1.50%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)</td><td data-order="1.169">1.169%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قناة السويس" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/26.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قناة السويس"> Suez Canal Bank</td><td data-order="1.167">1.167%</td></tr><tr><td>Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE)</td><td data-order="0.97">0.97%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/33.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH"> Kuwait Finance House (KFH)</td><td data-order="0.92">0.92%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني"> Emirates NBD</td><td data-order="0.91">0.91%</td></tr><tr><td>Export Development Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="0.8">0.80%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK)</td><td data-order="0.76">0.76%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/19.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank"> Bank of Alexandria (AlexBank)</td><td data-order="0.74">0.74%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك SAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/37.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك SAIB"> saib</td><td data-order="0.69">0.69%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/45.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB"> Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)</td><td data-order="0.68">0.68%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> Attijariwafa Bank</td><td data-order="0.62">0.62%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank</td><td data-order="0.6">0.60%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي Arab Bank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/38.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي Arab Bank"> Arab Bank</td><td data-order="0.6">0.60%</td></tr><tr><td>Crédit Agricole</td><td data-order="0.57">0.57%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/21.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB"> Housing and Development Bank (HDB)</td><td data-order="0.56">0.56%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="EGBANK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/27.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="EGBANK"> EG Bank</td><td data-order="0.56">0.56%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="0.51">0.51%</td></tr><tr><td>Bank Next</td><td data-order="0.46">0.46%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="المصرف المتحد" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/29.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف المتحد"> The United Bank</td><td data-order="0.38">0.38%</td></tr><tr><td>ABC</td><td data-order="0.35">0.35%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/15.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB"> Arab International Bank (AIB)</td><td data-order="0.29">0.29%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك المشرق Mashreq" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/32.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك المشرق Mashreq"> Mashreq Bank</td><td data-order="0.16">0.16%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك فيصل الإسلامي" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/39.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك فيصل الإسلامي"> Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="0.14">0.14%</td></tr><tr><td>Citi bank</td><td data-order="0.06">0.06%</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13188https://en.firstbankeg.com/13188NBE, Banque Misr, and CIB Top Egypt’s Banking Sector in Customer Deposits at End-March 2026National Bank of Egypt Dominates with More Than One-Third of Egypts Banking Sector DepositsTop 10 Rankings ReMon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:37 +02002026-07-20T16:35:37+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">National Bank of Egypt Dominates with More Than One-Third of Egypt’s Banking Sector Deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Top 10 Rankings Remain Largely Unchanged, While HSBC Climbs to Eighth Place</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Banking Sector Customer Deposits Reach EGP 16.88 Trillion, Up 7.1% in Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign Banks Secure Four Spots Among the Top 10 Despite Representing Only 17 Banks in the Ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Deposit-to-Asset Ratio Declines to 62.8% at End-March 2026 from 65.36% at Year-End 2025, Reflecting Banks’ Ongoing Funding Diversification</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the largest banks by customer deposit market share at the end of March 2026 revealed that the National Bank of Egypt «NBE» maintained its leading position, accounting for more than one-third of total banking sector deposits, with a market share of approximately 36.73%.Banque Misr ranked second, capturing an estimated 18.91% share of total customer deposits across the Egyptian banking sector as of March 2026.The Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» secured third place with a 7.17% market share, supported by a customer deposit portfolio of approximately EGP 1.21 trillion at the end of March 2026.The First Bank ranking covered customer deposits across 32 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which standalone financial statements were available as of the end of March 2026.The ranking also showed that the top 10 positions remained virtually unchanged, with the only movement being HSBC’s rise to eighth place, up from ninth in the 2025 ranking.Meanwhile, the five largest banks continued to dominate the sector, collectively accounting for 72.37% of total customer deposits at the end of March 2026, compared with 71.95% at the end of 2025.Customer deposits across the banking sector expanded by more than EGP 1.11 trillion during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 16.88 trillion by the end of March, compared with EGP 15.77 trillion at year-end 2025.As for Islamic banks—Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB Egypt», Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, and Al Baraka Bank Egypt—their combined market share edged up to 4.84% of total banking sector deposits at the end of March 2026, compared with 4.60% at the end of 2025, reflecting their continued expansion and strengthening presence within the Egyptian banking market.Among foreign banks, four institutions secured positions within the top 10 despite the ranking including 17 foreign banks. These were QNB Egypt, FABMISR, HSBC, and ADIB Egypt.On the other hand, the ratio of customer deposits to total banking sector assets declined to 62.80% at the end of March 2026, compared with 65.36% at the end of 2025, indicating that banks continued to diversify their funding sources rather than relying predominantly on customer deposits.All figures and market shares presented in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements publicly disclosed by each bank as of the end of March 2026. <div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Deposit Market Share (End-March 2026)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> National Bank of Egypt (NBE)</td><td data-order="36.73">36.73%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك مصر Banque Misr" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/3.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك مصر Banque Misr"> Banque Misr</td><td data-order="18.91">18.91%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/2.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB"> Commercial International Bank (CIB)</td><td data-order="7.17">7.17%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> QNB Egypt</td><td data-order="5.22">5.22%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/46.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB"> Arab African International Bank (AAIB)</td><td data-order="4.34">4.34%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك القاهرة" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/44.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك القاهرة"> Banque du Caire</td><td data-order="2.54">2.54%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> FABMISR</td><td data-order="2.05">2.05%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="1.91">1.91%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt)</td><td data-order="1.9">1.90%</td></tr><tr><td>Agricultural Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="1.52">1.52%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/15.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB"> Arab International Bank (AIB)</td><td data-order="1.36">1.36%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قناة السويس" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/26.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قناة السويس"> Suez Canal Bank</td><td data-order="1.36">1.36%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك فيصل الإسلامي" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/39.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك فيصل الإسلامي"> Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="1.28">1.28%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (NBK Egypt)</td><td data-order="1.21">1.21%</td></tr><tr><td>Bank of Alexandria</td><td data-order="1.19">1.19%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/21.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB"> Housing & Development Bank (HDB)</td><td data-order="1.12">1.12%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني"> Emirates NBD Egypt</td><td data-order="1.09">1.09%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/36.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank"> Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)</td><td data-order="0.94">0.94%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك المركزي المصري" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/48.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك المركزي المصري"> Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB Egypt)</td><td data-order="0.94">0.94%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK Egypt)</td><td data-order="0.88">0.88%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك SAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/37.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك SAIB"> saib</td><td data-order="0.87">0.87%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/33.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH"> Kuwait Finance House – Egypt (KFH Egypt)</td><td data-order="0.86">0.86%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="0.83">0.83%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك العربي Arab Bank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/38.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي Arab Bank"> Arab Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="0.8">0.80%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="0.76">0.76%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="EGBANK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/27.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="EGBANK"> Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK)</td><td data-order="0.71">0.71%</td></tr><tr><td>Crédit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="0.71">0.71%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك نكست BANK NXT" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/11.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك نكست BANK NXT"> BANK NXT</td><td data-order="0.53">0.53%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="المصرف المتحد" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/29.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف المتحد"> The United Bank</td><td data-order="0.5">0.50%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك ABC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/25.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك ABC"> Bank ABC Egypt</td><td data-order="0.47">0.47%</td></tr><tr><td>Citi Egypt</td><td data-order="0.42">0.42%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك المشرق Mashreq" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/32.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك المشرق Mashreq"> Mashreq Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="0.35">0.35%</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"></table></div>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13180https://en.firstbankeg.com/13180NBE, Banque Misr and CIB Rank as Egypt’s Largest Banks at End-March 2026National Bank of Egypt maintained its commanding lead, accounting for more than one-third of the Egyptian baSun, 19 Jul 2026 15:25:43 +02002026-07-19T15:25:43+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:c649e286-2ef2-4d1a-a152-71298ae79d96-6" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:c649e286-2ef2-4d1a-a152-71298ae79d96-6" dir="auto"><h3>National Bank of Egypt maintained its commanding lead, accounting for more than one-third of the Egyptian banking sector’s total assets</h3><h3>The ranking of Egypt’s largest banks remained unchanged from 2025</h3><h3>Total banking sector assets reached EGP 26.89 trillion, up 11.5% during the first quarter of 2026</h3><h3>Foreign banks secured four spots among the top 10 banks, out of the 17 banks included in the ranking.</h3><h3>Islamic banks’ share of total sector assets edged down to 3.77% at the end of March 2026, compared with 3.81% at the end of 2025</h3>According to the First Bank ranking, «National Bank of Egypt» ranked first with a market share of approximately 35.21% of total banking sector assets.«Banque Misr» ranked second with a market share of around 16.31%.«Commercial International Bank (CIB)» came in third with a 5.81% market share and total assets of approximately EGP 1.56 trillion.The ranking covered 33 banks operating in Egypt for which standalone financial statements were available as of the end of March 2026.The top 10 rankings remained completely unchanged compared with the 2025 edition.Foreign-owned banks occupied four positions in the top 10: «QNB Egypt» ranked fifth, «FABMISR» seventh, «HSBC Egypt» ninth, and «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt» tenth.Among Islamic banks, «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt», «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt», «Kuwait Finance House Egypt», and «Al Baraka Bank Egypt» saw their combined market share decline slightly to 3.80% at the end of March 2026, compared with 3.71% at the end of 2025.Total banking sector assets rose to EGP 26.89 trillion at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 24.12 trillion at the end of 2025, representing annual growth of 11.5%.All figures and market shares are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of the end of March 2026.</section><div class="embed"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">الترتيب</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Assets at the end of March 2026 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing:border-box !important;padding:10px 12px !important;border:1px solid #cccccc !important;background:#f2f2f2 !important;color:#222222 !important;text-align:right !important;font-weight:700 !important;">Asset Market Share</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-order="1">1</td><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> National Bank of Egypt (NBE)</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="35.21">35.21%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="2">2</td><td><img alt="بنك مصر Banque Misr" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/3.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك مصر Banque Misr"> Banque Misr</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="16.31">16.31%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="3">3</td><td><img alt="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/2.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك التجاري الدولي CIB"> Commercial International Bank (CIB)</td><td data-order="1560794750000">1,560,794,750,000</td><td data-order="5.81">5.81%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="4">4</td><td><img alt="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/46.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي الافريقي الدولي AAIB"> Arab African International Bank (AAIB)</td><td data-order="1043803285602">1,043,803,285,602</td><td data-order="3.88">3.88%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="5">5</td><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/1.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي المصري NBE"> QNB Egypt</td><td data-order="1027712179316">1,027,712,179,316</td><td data-order="3.82">3.82%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="6">6</td><td><img alt="بنك القاهرة" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/44.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك القاهرة"> Banque du Caire</td><td data-order="581267384000">581,267,384,000</td><td data-order="2.16">2.16%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="7">7</td><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt (FAB Egypt)</td><td data-order="532962415092">532,962,415,092</td><td data-order="1.98">1.98%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="8">8</td><td>Agricultural Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="1.85">1.85%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="9">9</td><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="416039354000">416,039,354,000</td><td data-order="1.55">1.55%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="10">10</td><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt)</td><td data-order="392150290000">392,150,290,000</td><td data-order="1.46">1.46%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="11">11</td><td><img alt="بنك قناة السويس" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/26.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك قناة السويس"> Suez Canal Bank</td><td data-order="306253933000">306,253,933,000</td><td data-order="1.14">1.14%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="12">12</td><td><img alt="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/15.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف العربي الدولي AIB"> Arab International Bank (AIB)</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="1.13">1.13%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="13">13</td><td><img alt="بنك فيصل الإسلامي" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/39.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك فيصل الإسلامي"> Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt</td><td data-order="284212222000">284,212,222,000</td><td data-order="1.06">1.06%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="14">14</td><td>Bank of Alexandria</td><td data-order="263697163000">263,697,163,000</td><td data-order="0.98">0.98%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="15">15</td><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (NBK Egypt)</td><td data-order="257710780000">257,710,780,000</td><td data-order="0.96">0.96%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="16">16</td><td><img alt="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/21.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التعمير والاسكان HDB"> Housing and Development Bank (HDB)</td><td data-order="245321672737">245,321,672,737</td><td data-order="0.91">0.91%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="17">17</td><td><img alt="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/35.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني"> Emirates NBD Egypt</td><td data-order="237471823000">237,471,823,000</td><td data-order="0.88">0.88%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="18">18</td><td><img alt="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/36.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank"> Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)</td><td data-order="221778275000">221,778,275,000</td><td data-order="0.82">0.82%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="19">19</td><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK Egypt)</td><td data-order="187810663117">187,810,663,117</td><td data-order="0.7">0.70%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="20">20</td><td><img alt="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/33.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك بيت التمويل الكويتي مصر KFH"> Kuwait Finance House – Egypt (KFH Egypt)</td><td data-order="184725913000">184,725,913,000</td><td data-order="0.69">0.69%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="21">21</td><td><img alt="البنك المركزي المصري" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/48.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك المركزي المصري"> Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB Egypt)</td><td data-order="183675373000">183,675,373,000</td><td data-order="0.68">0.68%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="22">22</td><td><img alt="بنك SAIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/37.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك SAIB"> saib</td><td data-order="183027801433">183,027,801,433</td><td data-order="0.68">0.68%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="23">23</td><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/28.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك أبوظبي الأول FAB"> Attijariwafa Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="166681539000">166,681,539,000</td><td data-order="0.62">0.62%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="24">24</td><td><img alt="البنك العربي Arab Bank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/38.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="البنك العربي Arab Bank"> Arab Bank</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="0.6">0.60%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="25">25</td><td><img alt="EGBANK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/27.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="EGBANK"> Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK)</td><td data-order="156712140963">156,712,140,963</td><td data-order="0.58">0.58%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="26">26</td><td>Crédit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="156022075000">156,022,075,000</td><td data-order="0.58">0.58%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="27">27</td><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> Al Baraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="152454243000">152,454,243,000</td><td data-order="0.57">0.57%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="28">28</td><td><img alt="المصرف المتحد" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/29.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="المصرف المتحد"> United Bank</td><td data-order="110876855000">110,876,855,000</td><td data-order="0.41">0.41%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="29">29</td><td><img alt="بنك نكست BANK NXT" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/11.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك نكست BANK NXT"> Bank NXT</td><td data-order="109364456000">109,364,456,000</td><td data-order="0.41">0.41%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="30">30</td><td>Citi Egypt</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="0.4">0.40%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="31">31</td><td>ABC</td><td data-order="96829283000">96,829,283,000</td><td data-order="0.36">0.36%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="32">32</td><td><img alt="بنك المشرق Mashreq" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/32.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك المشرق Mashreq"> Mashreq Bank Egypt</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="0.34">0.34%</td></tr><tr><td data-order="33">33</td><td><img alt="بنك التنمية الصناعية IDB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/31.jpg" style="width:28px;height:28px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;" title="بنك التنمية الصناعية IDB"> Industrial Development Bank (IDB)</td><td data-order=""> </td><td data-order="0.27">0.27%</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13179https://en.firstbankeg.com/13179First BankAl Baraka , KFH and ABK Ranked as the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks Operating in Egypt in Personal Loans Over the Past 5 YearsAl Baraka Egypt Leads the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Personal Loans, Supported by a Strong Retail BankSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:51:03 +02002026-07-19T14:51:03+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Al Baraka Egypt» Leads the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Personal Loans, Supported by a Strong Retail Banking Expansion Strategy that Accelerated Portfolio Growth in Recent Years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">252.20 EGP bn in Personal Loans Across 10 Foreign Banks, Up 157.99% Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign Banks Dominate the Ranking, Securing 4 Spots Among the Top Five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed Banks Capture Three Positions Among the Top Five Out of 6 Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of personal loans over the past five years (from year-end 2020 to year-end 2025) revealed that Al Baraka Bank Egypt topped the list with a compound annual growth rate of 61.45%, as its personal loan portfolio increased to EGP 17.557 billion in 2025, compared with EGP 16.00 billion in 2020.«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» ranked second, recording a CAGR of 56.71% over the past 5 years, with its personal loan portfolio rising to 7.97 EGP bn in 2025, compared with 843.02 EGP mn in 2020.Meanwhile, «Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» secured third place with a CAGR of 27.36%, as its personal loan portfolio expanded to 25.06 EGP bn in 2025, compared with 7.48 EGP bn in 2020.The First Bank analysis tracked the development of personal loan portfolios across 10 foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available. The findings showed that all banks achieved positive average growth rates over the past 5 years.At the level of Gulf-owned banks, the data showed their strong presence within the ranking, securing four of the top five positions. «Al Baraka Egypt» ranked first, followed by «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» in second place, «Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» in third, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB» in fourth place.The ranking also revealed that listed banks accounted for three positions among the top five performers, namely Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, out of a total of six listed banks included in the analysis.Among Islamic banks, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt was the only Islamic bank to secure a position within the top five, out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking.The analysis highlighted the remarkable growth achieved by foreign banks in the personal lending segment, with the combined personal loan portfolio reaching EGP 252.20 EGP bn by the end of 2025, representing a growth of 157.99% over the past 5 years, reflecting the sector’s strong expansion in retail banking activities.All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of year-end 2025.<div class="embed" dir="ltr"><table class="financial-table display" style="border-collapse:collapse !important;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;table-layout:auto !important;font-size:15px !important;"><thead><tr><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Bank Name</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Personal Loan Portfolio at the End of 2025 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Personal Loans Outstanding at the End of 2020 (EGP)</th><th style="box-sizing: border-box !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204) !important; background: rgb(242, 242, 242) !important; color: rgb(34, 34, 34) !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) (%)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img alt="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/40.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك البركة الإسلامي مصر"> alBaraka Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="17557080000">17,557,080,000</td><td data-order="1600692576">1,600,692,576</td><td data-order="61.45">61.45%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/36.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك تنمية الصادرات EBank"> Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt</td><td data-order="7968364000">7,968,364,000</td><td data-order="843023000">843,023,000</td><td data-order="56.71">56.71%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/34.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="البنك الأهلي الكويتي ABK"> Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt -ABK Egypt</td><td data-order="25055488694">25,055,488,694</td><td data-order="7478014712">7,478,014,712</td><td data-order="27.36">27.36%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/16.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي ADIB"> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-ADIB Egypt</td><td data-order="45951730000">45,951,730,000</td><td data-order="14455176000">14,455,176,000</td><td data-order="26.02">26.02%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="HSBC" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/10.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="HSBC"> HSBC</td><td data-order="13177493000">13,177,493,000</td><td data-order="4195543000">4,195,543,000</td><td data-order="25.72">25.72%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/24.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك الكويت الوطني NBK"> NBK Egypt</td><td data-order="18672219000">18,672,219,000</td><td data-order="6578644000">6,578,644,000</td><td data-order="23.2">23.20%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/4.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك قطر الوطني الأهلي QNB"> Qatar National Bank-QNB</td><td data-order="62143649836">62,143,649,836</td><td data-order="25679340323">25,679,340,323</td><td data-order="19.33">19.33%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/45.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك أبوظبي التجاري ADCB"> Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt- ADCB</td><td data-order="12377328343">12,377,328,343</td><td data-order="5793756869">5,793,756,869</td><td data-order="16.39">16.39%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/14.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك كريدي أجريكول مصر"> Credit Agricole Egypt</td><td data-order="13214518000">13,214,518,000</td><td data-order="8121268000">8,121,268,000</td><td data-order="10.23">10.23%</td></tr><tr><td><img alt="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank" loading="lazy" onerror="this.remove()" src="https://www.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/FBanks/19.jpg" style="width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 4px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 8px;" title="بنك الاسكندرية AlexBank"> Bank of Alexandria-Alex Bank</td><td data-order="36079004000">36,079,004,000</td><td data-order="23009122000">23,009,122,000</td><td data-order="9.41">9.41%</td></tr></tbody></table></div> https://en.firstbankeg.com/13167https://en.firstbankeg.com/13167First Bank«Housing & Development», «HSBC» and «Alexandria» Ranked as the Best Banks in Return on Average Assets During Q1 of 2026Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:41:44 +02002026-07-14T13:41:44+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Housing & Development» Continues to Lead Banks in Return on Average Assets, Reflecting Its Efficiency in Asset Utilization and Profitability Enhancement</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Notable changes among the top 10 banks, with three new entrants reshaping the competitive landscape</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed banks secure 5 positions among the top 10 performers</h3><h3 dir="ltr">18 banks surpass the banking sector’s average Return on Average Assets of 2.6%</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» of the most efficient banks in asset utilization, measured by Return on Average Assets during Q1 of 2026, revealed that «Housing & Development» maintained its position at the top of the ranking with a ROAA of 8.72%, supported by net profits of 5.18 EGP bn during Q1 of 2026.«HSBC» captured second place with a ROAA of 6.24%, after reporting net profits of 6 EGP bn during Q1 of 2026.Bank of Alexandria ranked third, posting a ROAA of 5.65%, driven by net profits totaling 3.57 EGP bn during Q1 of 2026.The ranking, which covered 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, showed that all banks achieved positive returns on average assets, reflecting their success in generating net profits at varying levels and the absence of any loss-making banks during Q1 of 2026.Return on Average Assets measures a bank’s efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate net profits during the period under review. A higher ratio indicates greater efficiency in deploying assets to achieve stronger profitability levels.The data also showed that seven banks maintained their presence among the top 10 banks in ROAA during both the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2025. These banks were «Housing & Development», «HSBC», «Alexandria», «FABMISR», «Crédit Agricole», «CIB» and «ADIB».Meanwhile, the top 10 ranking welcomed three new entrants. «ABK-Egypt» climbed to third place from thirteenth place in Q1 2025 ranking.In addition, Faisal Islamic Bank advanced to eighth place compared with twenty-third place previously, while «Kuwait Finance House» joined the top 10 after securing ninth place, compared with nineteenth place in Q1 2025 ranking.At the sector level, 18 banks achieved a Return on Average Assets exceeding the sector average of 2.6% during Q1 of 2026, while seven banks recorded returns below the average.Islamic banks secured three positions among the top 10 performers, with «Faisal Islamic» ranking eighth, while «Kuwait Finance House» and «Abu Dhabi Islamic» Egypt occupied ninth and tenth places, respectively.Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange accounted for half of the top 10 positions, represented by «Housing & Development», «Crédit Agricole Egypt», «CIB», «Faisal Islamic» and «Abu Dhabi Islamic ».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/13166https://en.firstbankeg.com/13166Emirates NBD and ADCB Top the Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Banks in Direct Corporate Lending During Q1 2026Exceptional Surge in Just 3 Months Emirates NBD Claims the Top Spot, Rising 21st Place in the 2025 RanTue, 14 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +02002026-07-14T13:40:00+02:00<h3> </h3><h3 data-end="199" data-start="77" dir="ltr">Exceptional Surge in Just 3 Months… «Emirates NBD» Claims the Top Spot, Rising from 21st Place in the 2025 Ranking</h3><h3 data-end="329" data-start="201" dir="ltr">«Egypt-ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», «CIB», and «ABK-Egypt» Maintain Their Presence Among the Top 10 During Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="456" data-start="331" dir="ltr">EGP 1.37 Trillion in Direct Corporate Lending Across 24 Banks Operating in the Egyptian Market, Up 10% During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-start="458" dir="ltr">«CIB» Reinforces Its Leadership Among Private Sector Banks with a Portfolio Exceeding EGP 286 Billion by End-March 2026</h3><hr data-end="590" data-start="587">The «First Bank» list tracking the evolution of direct corporate lending portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that «Emirates NBD» ranked first after jumping from 21st place in the 2025 ranking.This was driven by a 26.8% growth in its direct corporate loan portfolio خلال the first three months of the year, reaching EGP 33.03 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 26.05 billion at the end of 2025. This reflects the bank’s accelerating expansion in corporate and large enterprise financing, as well as a stronger presence in this segment.«ADCB» secured second place, advancing from 16th in the 2025 ranking, supported by a 26.1% increase in its direct corporate loan portfolio خلال the period تحت analysis, reaching EGP 42.52 billion by end-March 2026, compared to EGP 33.71 billion at end-2025.Meanwhile, «United Bank» came in third, achieving the largest jump among the top three banks, advancing 17 positions compared to the 2025 ranking, where it was ranked 20th.This was due to a 24.2% increase in its direct corporate loan portfolio during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 18.90 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 15.22 billion at the end of 2025.The «First Bank» list monitored the development of direct corporate loan portfolios across 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available. It showed that 22 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.The data also showed that four banks maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending during both Q1 2026 and 2025: «Egypt-ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», «CIB», and «ABK-Egypt».In contrast, five new banks joined the top 10 list. «Emirates NBD» rose to first place from 21st in 2025, while «ADCB» moved up to second from 16th. «United Bank» entered the top 10, ranking third instead of 20th, while «HSBC» ranked sixth compared to last place in the 2025 ranking.The Arab African International Bank advanced to eighth place from 22nd, in addition to the National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt, which ranked tenth compared to 23rd in the 2025 ranking.At the sector level, the total direct corporate lending portfolio of 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector increased by 10.3% during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 1.37 trillion by the end of March, compared to EGP 1.25 trillion at the end of 2025. Notably, 11 banks achieved growth rates exceeding this average.Meanwhile, «CIB» (Commercial International Bank – Egypt) continued to solidify its position as the largest private-sector bank in Egypt in terms of direct corporate lending, with its portfolio exceeding EGP 286 billion by the end of March 2026, reflecting its ongoing leadership in corporate financing.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates المذكورة 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/13158https://en.firstbankeg.com/13158KFH-Egypt and ABK-Egypt Emerge as the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Retail Deposits Over the Past 5 YearsKuwait Finance House Egypt tops the list, reflecting the efficiency of its strategy in customer acquisitioSun, 12 Jul 2026 14:43:43 +02002026-07-12T14:43:43+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-20" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a535779-0574-83ea-a0ea-b04ef4ff6ca8-17" data-turn-id-container="request-6a535779-0574-83ea-a0ea-b04ef4ff6ca8-17" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="142" data-start="0">«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» tops the list, reflecting the efficiency of its strategy in customer acquisition and rapid savings growth</h3><h3 data-end="201" data-start="144">Gulf banks shine and capture all top five positions</h3><h3 data-end="323" data-start="203">«QNB Egypt» maintains its position as the largest foreign bank in retail deposits… while «ADIB Egypt» ranks second</h3><h3 data-end="423" data-start="325">Islamic banks secure two spots among the top five out of three banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of retail deposit portfolios over the past five years (end-2020 to end-2025) revealed that «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.52%, as its portfolio rose to EGP 37.97 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 8.95 billion at the end of 2020.«Ahli United Bank» ranked second, posting a CAGR of 32.73% over the past five years, with its retail deposit portfolio increasing to EGP 44.69 billion by the end of 2025, up from EGP 10.85 billion at the end of 2020.«Emirates NBD – Egypt» came in third, achieving a CAGR of 31.51% over the same period, as its retail deposit portfolio grew to EGP 69.44 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 17.65 billion at the end of 2020.The «First Bank» ranking monitored the development of retail deposit portfolios across 12 foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available, showing that all banks recorded positive growth rates over the past five years.At the level of Gulf banks, the data showed that they captured all top five positions, with «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» ranking first, «Ahli United Bank» second, and «Emirates NBD – Egypt» third, followed by «Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt» in fourth place, and «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» in fifth place.As for Islamic banks, they secured two positions among the top five out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking: «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» in first place and «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» in fifth.Meanwhile, «QNB Egypt» topped foreign banks in terms of retail deposit volume, reaching EGP 287.61 billion by the end of 2025, while «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» ranked second with retail deposits of EGP 134.57 billion by the end of last year.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.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13155https://en.firstbankeg.com/13155Al Baraka, NBK Egypt & KFH Egypt Lead Foreign Banks in 5-Year Retail Loan GrowthAl Baraka Tops the Ranking Reflecting the Success of Its Retail Banking Expansion StrategyGulf Banks Shine,Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:14:23 +02002026-07-09T21:14:23+02:00<h3>«Al Baraka» Tops the Ranking… Reflecting the Success of Its Retail Banking Expansion Strategy</h3><h3>Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Spots Among the Top 5 Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Retail Loans Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>6 Out of 12 Foreign Banks Surpass the Banking Sector’s Average Growth Rate of 22.7% Annually Over the Last 5 Years</h3><h3>«QNB Egypt» Leads in Retail Loans While «ADIB Egypt» Ranks Second</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of retail loan portfolios over the past five years (from end-2020 to end-2025) revealed that «Al Baraka» ranked first, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52.62%. Its retail loan portfolio rose to EGP 18.08 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 2.18 billion at the end of 2020.«National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» ranked second, recording a CAGR of 28.52% over the same period, with its retail loan portfolio increasing to EGP 25.36 billion by end-2025, up from EGP 7.23 billion in 2020.«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» came in third place, with a CAGR of 28.38% over the past five years, as its retail loan portfolio grew to EGP 9.88 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 2.83 billion at the end of 2020.The «First Bank» ranking tracked the development of retail loan 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 secured 4 positions among the top five, with «Al Baraka» ranking first, «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» second, «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» third, and «ABK – Egypt» fourth.Across the sector, six banks in the ranking succeeded in achieving CAGR levels in their retail loan portfolios exceeding the sector’s average growth rate of 22.7% annually, according to Central Bank data, while the remaining six banks recorded lower growth rates over the same period.Regarding Islamic banks, only one secured a spot among the top five out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking, namely «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt».In terms of size, «QNB Egypt» ranked as the largest foreign bank in retail loans, reaching EGP 81.11 billion by the end of 2025, while «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» came second with a retail loan portfolio of EGP 48.33 billion.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/13151https://en.firstbankeg.com/13151First Bank«First Bank» Ranking of the largest 100 Arab Banks by Customer’s Deposits - March 2026First Bankranking of the Top 100 Arab Banks by customer deposits as of the end of March 2026 highlighted tWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:34:49 +02002026-07-08T12:34:49+02:00 «First Bank» ranking of the Top 100 Arab Banks by customer deposits as of the end of March 2026 highlighted the continued dominance of the ten largest banks, which collectively accounted for around 50% of total customer deposits, reflecting the ongoing concentration of liquidity among the region’s leading banking institutions.Customer deposits held by the top ten banks increased by approximately 3% during the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$1.61 trillion at the end of March, compared with US$1.57 trillion at the end of 2025.The ranking was based on the reported customer deposits of banks as of the end of March 2026, converted into U.S. dollars to provide a standardized basis for comparison across banking institutions. Banks without officially disclosed financial data were excluded to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the methodology.Changes within the Top 10 Arab banks by customer deposits were limited. The only movement saw The Saudi First Bank (SAB) advance to ninth place, overtaking Dubai Islamic Bank, which slipped to tenth, while the top eight banks maintained their positions compared with the 2025 ranking.At the top of the ranking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) retained its position as the largest Arab bank by customer deposits, with deposits reaching US$267.25 billion at the end of March 2026, representing 2.2% quarter-on-quarter growth, further reinforcing its leadership with the largest deposit base in the Arab banking sector.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) ranked second, with customer deposits totaling US$237.09 billion at the end of March 2026, posting 3.6% quarter-on-quarter growth.Emirates NBD secured third place, with customer deposits of US$225.96 billion, recording 5.6% growth during the first quarter of 2026.Al Rajhi Bank ranked fourth, with customer deposits amounting to US$180.85 billion at the end of March 2026, reflecting 1.7% quarter-on-quarter growth.Saudi National Bank (SNB) came fifth, with deposits reaching US$177.31 billion, up 4.6% during the first quarter of the year.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) ranked sixth, with customer deposits totaling US$142.40 billion at the end of March 2026, recording 4.7% quarter-on-quarter growth.National Bank of Egypt (NBE) maintained seventh place, with customer deposits of US$111.37 billion. However, deposits declined by 8.4%, primarily due to the depreciation of the Egyptian pound against the U.S. dollar amid geopolitical tensions in the region.Riyad Bank ranked eighth, with customer deposits of US$93.94 billion, achieving 6.2% growth during the first quarter of 2026.The Saudi First Bank (SAB) advanced to ninth place after recording 2.5% quarter-on-quarter growth, bringing its customer deposits to US$88.31 billion at the end of March 2026.Meanwhile, Dubai Islamic Bank fell to tenth place after posting modest deposit growth of 0.6% during the first quarter of 2026, with customer deposits reaching US$87.66 billion at the end of March.It is worth noting that the ranking covers parent banking groups across the Arab world and excludes their foreign banking subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13150https://en.firstbankeg.com/13150First Bank«Housing & Development», «Suez Canal» and «BANK NXT» Lead Growth in Credit Card Balances During Q1 of 2026Strong Performance by Housing & Development Banks Cards Team Propels It to the Top of the Fastest-Growing BWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:17:19 +02002026-07-08T11:17:19+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Strong Performance by «Housing & Development» Bank’s Cards Team Propels It to the Top of the Fastest-Growing Banks Ranking in Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Relative stability among the top 10 banks, with 7 banks maintaining their presence in both Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Credit card balances at 24 Egyptian banks reach 54.03 EGP bn, growing by 4.4% during Q1 of 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 4 positions among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» tracking the development of credit card balances across banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 of 2026 revealed that Housing & Development Bank topped the list after its credit card balances increased by 30.8%, reaching 1.001 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared to 765.35 EGP mn at the end of 2025.Suez Canal Bank ranked second, with its credit card balances rising by 20.3% during Q1 of 2026 to 243.88 EGP mn, compared to 202.67 EGP mn at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, «NXT» secured third place after recording a 18.5% quarter-on-quarter increase in credit card balances, reaching 1.22 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared to 1.03 EGP bn at the end of 2025.The First Bank ranking covered 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available. The results showed that 21 banks achieved positive growth rates in credit card balances, while three banks recorded declines during Q1 of 2026.The data also reflected a relative degree of stability among the fastest-growing banks, with seven banks maintaining their presence within the top 10 rankings in both Q1 2026 and 2025. These banks were Housing & Development Bank, Suez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, «Emirates NBD» and «EGBANK».On the other hand, the top 10 ranking welcomed three new entrants. EBank advanced to fifth place from fourteenth in the 2025 ranking, while Commercial International Bank «CIB» climbed to ninth place from twenty-second. In addition, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt «ADCB» joined the top 10 after securing tenth place, compared to sixteenth in the 2025 ranking.At the sector level, credit card balances at the 24 surveyed banks increased by 4.4% during Q1 of 2026, reaching 54.03 EGP bn by the end of March, compared to 51.73 EGP bn at the end of 2025. Furthermore, 14 banks recorded growth rates exceeding the sector average.Foreign banks captured four positions within the top 10 ranking, out of the 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Emirates NBD Egypt and ADCB 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/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/13081https://en.firstbankeg.com/13081Suez Canal Bank and EBank Lead EGX-Listed Banks in Loan-to-Deposit Ratio at End-March 2026Suez Canal tops the list, coming second place in the 2025 ranking.3 banks maintain their positions withMon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:51 +02002026-06-22T15:33:51+02:00<h3> </h3><ul><li><h3>"Suez Canal" tops the list, coming from second place in the 2025 ranking.</h3></li><li><h3>3 banks maintain their positions within the top five during the first quarter of 2026 and 2025.</h3></li><li><h3>11 banks achieve deposit utilization rates for granting financing ranging between 58.02% and 33.64% by the end of 2025.. and "Faisal Islamic" records the lowest level among banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange.</h3></li><li><h3>Islamic banks capture only one seat out of 3 banks within the top five in the rate of utilizing deposits to grant financing.</h3></li></ul>The "First Bank" list for the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in the rate of utilizing deposits to grant financing at the end of March 2026 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, with a rate of 58%, after the volume of its customer loans recorded about 132.88 billion pounds at the end of March 2026, and its total customer deposits reached 229.04 billion pounds at the end of the same period.Export Development Bank "EBank" snatched second place, with a utilization rate of 57.7%, as its customer loan portfolio recorded about 91.55 billion pounds at the end of March 2026, and its customer deposit portfolio reached 158.52 billion pounds at the end of the same period.Crédit Agricole Bank occupied third place, with a utilization rate of 54.5%, after its customer loan portfolio reached about 65.16 billion pounds at the end of March 2026, and its customer deposit portfolio reached about 119.65 billion pounds at the end of last March.The list, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (numbering 12 banks), showed that 11 of the analyzed banks achieved good utilization rates ranging between 58% and 33.6%, while Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt continued to walk against the banks' direction, recording the lowest rate of utilizing deposits to grant financing at the end of March 2026.The ranking revealed that private banks acquired 4 seats within the list of the top 5 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in the rate of utilizing deposits to grant financing, which included: "Crédit Agricole", Suez Canal Bank, "saib", and "Al Baraka".The ranking showed the presence of Al Baraka Bank - Egypt as the only Islamic bank within the top 5 banks, out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking.The ranking also revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, while the ranking witnessed noticeable changes in favor of a number of banks, as "EBank" advanced three places to rise from eighth place in the 2025 ranking to fifth place by the end of March 2026. Al Baraka Bank - Egypt also climbed two places to advance from sixth place to fourth place during the same period, reflecting a relative improvement in the positions of these banks compared to the end of last year.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the announced standalone financial statements for each bank at the end of March 2026. https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079First BankKFH – Egypt, BANK NXT, and AAIB Led Retail Lending Growth in Q1 2026 Kuwait 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 BankEBank and Suez Canal Bank Lead EGX-Listed Banks in Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio 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 2026Housing & Development Bank maintains its top position, reflecting its exceptional ability to cover risks and aTue, 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 EgyptNational Bank of Egypt Maintains Market Leadership, Widening the Gap with CompetitorsSlight Decline in RetailTue, 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 2026The United Bank Tops the Ranking, Climbing 11th Place in the 2025 ClassificationCIB, ADIB Egypt,Mon, 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.