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FirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/First digital institution in Egypt for financial and banking ratings arجميع الحقوق محفوظة © 2026 FirstBankThu, 28 May 2026 23:40:07 +0200https://en.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/SiteImages/Logo.pngFirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/https://en.firstbankeg.com/12968https://en.firstbankeg.com/12968Housing & Development Bank, «FABMISR», and «HSBC» Lead Egyptian Banks in Capital Adequacy Ratio by End of 2025Housing & Development Bank tops the ranking for the second consecutive year, reflecting its exceptional abilitMon, 25 May 2026 14:36:16 +02002026-05-25T14:36:16+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Housing & Development Bank tops the ranking for the second consecutive year, reflecting its exceptional ability to absorb potential losses and cover risks through a strong capital base</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Complete stability in the Top 10 banks for capital adequacy ratio between 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">14 banks exceed the sector average of 19.6%, while 11 banks remain below average by end-2025</h3>FirstBank ranking of the best-performing banks in terms of capital adequacy ratio in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025 revealed that Housing & Development Bank secured the top position, recording a capital adequacy ratio of 44.99% by year-end 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr ranked second, posting a capital adequacy ratio of 32.93% by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, HSBC captured third place, with a capital adequacy ratio of 30.72% by year-end 2025.The First Bank ranking, which covered 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, found that 14 banks out of those analyzed achieved a capital adequacy ratio exceeding the sector average of 19.6% by the end of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.The ranking also recorded complete stability in the top 10 list for capital adequacy ratio between 2025 and 2024.Foreign banks captured 6 positions among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the classification, namely: First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr, HSBC, Bank of Alexandria, QNB, National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House - Egypt recorded an average capital adequacy ratio of 20.3%.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958First Bank Ratings CenterFirst Bank discloses the latest edition of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)Thu, 21 May 2026 12:34:21 +02002026-05-21T12:34:21+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">FAB UAE leads the list with assets reaching 382 billion dollars, and QNB comes in second place</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Strong presence of UAE banks with 17 spots and 25% of total assets</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">10 Saudi banks control 22% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The Egyptian banking sector participates with 7 banks, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the end of 2025 revealed a clear dominance of the UAE banking sector, which led the scene with 17 banks, acquiring 25% of the list's total assets, reflecting the regional strength and expansion of UAE banks.Meanwhile, the list showed a balanced presence for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey with 10 banks for each country, though asset sizes varied between them.The Saudi banking sector outperformed by capturing 22% of the list's total assets, followed by the Turkish sector with a share of 12.6%, while the contribution of the Jordanian sector was relatively limited at just 2.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region.The Kuwaiti banking sector participated with 9 spots, with a share of 8% of the list's total assets, while Qatar and Morocco secured 8 spots each. However, Qatari banks captured around 11.4% of the assets, compared to a share of only about 4.8% for Moroccan banks.Egypt and Bahrain recorded a presence with 7 banks each, with a clear superiority for Egyptian banks which controlled around 6.3% of the list's total assets, compared to a share of about 3% for Bahraini banks.In contrast, the Sultanate of Oman participated with 6 banks with a share of 1.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region at the end of 2025.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's total assets, Tunisian banks came with 3 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Lebanon was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine recorded a limited presence with one spot.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced asset size at the end of 2025 valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.Regarding the ranking of the top 10 largest banks on the list, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB UAE) occupied the first place, with an asset size reaching 382.23 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Qatar National Bank (QNB) secured the second place, with an asset portfolio recording 380.67 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Saudi National Bank claimed the third place, with an asset size of 322.61 billion dollars at the end of 2025, followed by Emirates NBD in fourth place, with an asset portfolio of 317.04 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Al Rajhi Bank controlled the fifth place, with an asset portfolio recording 278.15 billion dollars at the end of last December.Ziraat Bankası occupied the sixth place, as its asset portfolio reached around 216.66 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came in seventh place, with an asset size reaching around 210.64 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt occupied the eighth place, with an asset portfolio recording around 191.03 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Kuwait acquired the ninth place, with an asset size reaching around 148.14 billion dollars at the end of last December.Kuwait Finance House came in the tenth place, with an asset portfolio reaching around 138.88 billion dollars at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various MENA countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12957https://en.firstbankeg.com/12957Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing banks listed on the EGX in terms of net interest income during Q1 2026Suez Canal Bank seizes the top position, rising third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, in a clear reflectionThu, 21 May 2026 10:45:48 +02002026-05-20T10:45:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank seizes the top position, rising from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, in a clear reflection of its effective management of interest margins amid a high interest-rate environment</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» and «ADIB Egypt» maintained their positions among the top five during Q1 of both 2025 and 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A 18.6% growth in net interest income was recorded across 10 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«Commercial International Bank Egypt» ranked first in terms of net interest income, while QNB came in second.</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing listed banks in net interest income during Q1 2026 revealed that Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 54.8%, after recording net interest income of around EGP 2.60 bn in Q1 2026, compared to EGP 1.68 bn in Q1 2025, thus rising from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking.«EGBANK» ranked second, with a growth rate of 28.3% during Q1 2026, after reporting net interest income of about EGP 2.41 bn, compared to EGP 1.88 bn in the same period of 2025.ADIB Egypt came in third place, as its net interest income increased by 26% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 5.80 bn, compared to EGP 4.60 bn in Q1 2025.The ranking, which included 10 banks out of 12 listed banks for which financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in net interest income during Q1 2026.Canal Bank, EG Bank, and ADIB Egypt maintained their positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in net interest income for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.Foreign banks secured two positions among the top five out of the four foreign banks included in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt, QNB, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Credit Agricole Egypt.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt recorded a 19.8% growth in net interest income, reaching EGP 7.68 bn in Q1 2026, compared to EGP 6.41 bn in the same period of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12950https://en.firstbankeg.com/12950Faisal Islamic Bank, «EBank», and «EGBANK» Ranked as the Fastest-Growing EGX-Listed Banks in Net Profits During Q1 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:39 +02002026-05-20T10:30:39+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Faisal Islamic seizes the top spot, climbing from last place in the Q1 2025 ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five during Q1 2025 and Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Only one foreign bank appeared among the five fastest-growing banks, while three banks recorded relatively weak rankings</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured only one seat among the top five out of three banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Three listed banks reported declines in net profits</h3>The First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of net profit growth during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Faisal Islamic Bank ranked first, recording a growth rate of 232.5%, The bank’s net profit reached approximately EGP 2.93 billion during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 881.64 million during the same period of 2025, thereby rising sharply from its ranking in Q1 2025.The Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second, achieving a 53.4% growth rate during Q1 2026. The bank reported net profits of approximately EGP 2.02 billion during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 1.32 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.Meanwhile, «EGBANK» secured third place, with net profits increasing by 35.9% during Q1 2026 to reach EGP 1.06 billion, compared to EGP 781.45 million during the same period of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks out of 12 listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the required financial data was available, showed that 8 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 3 banks recorded notable declines in net profits.The ranking also highlighted the dominance of private-sector banks, which captured all positions among the top five fastest-growing banks, including Faisal Islamic Bank, EBank, EGBANK, QNB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, only one foreign-affiliated bank appeared among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in net profits, represented by QNB Egypt.As for Islamic banks, they secured only one position among the top five, with Faisal Islamic Bank ranking first.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12956https://en.firstbankeg.com/12956ADIB Egypt, «QNB», and «EGBANK» are the fastest-growing banks listed on the EGX in terms of customer deposits during Q1 2026ADIB Egypt rises to the top of the ranking second place in the 2025 classificationForeign banking groupsThu, 21 May 2026 10:26:42 +02002026-05-19T10:26:42+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">ADIB Egypt rises to the top of the ranking from second place in the 2025 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups secured two positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in deposits, out of a total of four foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured two spots among the top five fastest-growing banks, out of a total of three Islamic banks covered in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of deposit growth during Q1 2026 revealed that ADIB Egypt topped the list with a growth rate of 15.5%, after its customer deposits portfolio increased to approximately EGP 321.31 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 278.09 bn at the end of 2025.«QNB» ranked second, posting a growth rate of 13.04%, with its customer deposits portfolio reaching approximately EGP 880.94 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 779.31 bn at the end of 2025.«EGBANK» came in third place, recording a growth rate of 12.96%, as its customer deposits portfolio rose to approximately EGP 120.45 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 106.64 bn at the end of 2025.The ranking, which covered 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange out of a total of 12 listed banks for which the required financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their total customer deposit portfolios during Q1 2026.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in deposits, namely: ADIB Egypt and QNB.Regarding the Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt recorded a combined growth of 11.68% in their customer deposit portfolios, reaching EGP 665.91 bn by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 596.29 bn at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of year-end 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944First Bank Ratings CenterADIB Egypt, ADCB, and Al Baraka are the fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans during 2025Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:40 +02002026-05-18T21:22:40+02:00<h3>ADIB Egypt rises to lead the list coming from the fourth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib: 5 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Significant activity in syndicated loans for foreign banks leads them to secure 8 spots among the top ten </h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten out of 3 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>9 banks witnessed a decline in their syndicated loan portfolios, with Bank of Alexandria decreasing the most</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of syndicated loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) took the first place. Its growth rate reached 126.5% last year, recording 3.31 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 1.46 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) secured the second place, as its total syndicated loan portfolio rose by about 83.9% during 2025, recording 11.78 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 6.40 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Baraka Bank claimed the third place with a growth rate of 62.3% during 2025. Its syndicated loans reached 11.98 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 7.38 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of syndicated loan portfolios at 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that 15 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 9 banks witnessed a noticeable decline during 2025.ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 8 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, FABMISR, NBK, and Emirates NBD.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 32.1% in syndicated loans, reaching 26.02 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 19.69 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12943https://en.firstbankeg.com/12943first bankAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Attijariwafa Bank and ADIB Egypt Lead Foreign Banks in Net Profit Growth Over the Past 5 YearsMon, 18 May 2026 15:33:57 +02002026-05-18T15:33:57+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«ADCB» Seizes the Top Spot Backed by Record Profit Growth Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Positions Among the Top 5 Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Net Profits Over the Past 5 Years Islamic Banks Capture a Sole Position Among the Top Five, Out of 3 Islamic Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The “First Bank” ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of net profit growth over the past five years revealed that ADCB ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.93%, with net profits rising to EGP 5.73 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 710.25 million in 2021.Attijariwafa Bank Egypt ranked second, posting a CAGR of 64.69% over the last five years, as net profits climbed to EGP 3.51 billion in 2025, up from EGP 544.34 million in 2021.Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) secured third place, with a CAGR of 64.04% during the same period, after net profits surged to EGP 12.22 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 1.38 billion in 2021.The “First Bank” ranking monitored the evolution of net profits across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available. The data showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their average net profit growth over the past five years.At the level of Gulf banks, the data highlighted their dominance by capturing four positions among the top five banks in the ranking. ADCB came in first place, followed by ADIB in third, Emirates NBD in fourth, while ABK-Egypt ranked fifth.As for Islamic banks, only one bank secured a position among the top five out of the three Islamic banks included in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank for 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940First Bank Ratings Center«First Bank» Reveals the Latest Edition of the 100 most profitable Arab BanksSaudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in seconMon, 18 May 2026 11:41:35 +02002026-05-18T11:41:35+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">Saudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in second with profits of 6.62 billion dollars</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The UAE banking sector participates with 18 banks and controls 31% of the list's profits</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Notable appearance of 13 Egyptian banks on the list, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank ranking for the top 100 most profitable banks in the Arab world during 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector took the lead, participating with 18 banks and acquiring around 31% of the list's profits, while Egyptian banks secured 13 spots, acquiring around 11% of the profits.The Saudi banking sector outperformed in terms of its share of net profits, despite being equal in the number of banks with the Jordanian banking sector at 10 spots each, as it captured around 30% of the list's profits, compared to 2.7% for the Jordanian banking sector.Although Qatar and Kuwait were equal in the number of banks with 9 spots for each country, Qatari banks captured around 10% of the net profits, compared to around 7% for Kuwaiti banks during 2025.Bahraini banks recorded a presence with 8 spots, acquiring around 2% of the list's profits, and Moroccan banks occupied 7 spots to acquire 3.7% of the net profits, while the Sultanate of Oman recorded a presence with 6 banks, with a share of around 1.7% of the net profits during the same year.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's profits, Tunisian banks came with 4 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Iraq was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine and Lebanon recorded a limited presence with one spot each.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced net profit valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.On the level of the top 10 banks' ranking, the classification revealed some movements in the top three positions, while banks from the fourth to the tenth position maintained their places without change, compared to the First Bank list for the top 100 most profitable banks during the first 9 months of 2025.The ranking witnessed an exchange of positions among Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, and Emirates NBD; as Saudi National Bank came at the forefront, and Al Rajhi Bank advanced to take the second place, outperforming Emirates NBD which declined to the third place compared to the third quarter data of 2025.Saudi National Bank occupied the first place, with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars during 2025.Al Rajhi Bank came in second place with a net profit of 6.62 billion dollars during the same year.Emirates NBD controlled the third place with a net profit of around 6.54 billion dollars last year.First Abu Dhabi Bank secured the fourth place with a net profit of around 5.77 billion dollars during 2025.Qatar National Bank took the fifth place with a net profit reaching around 4.75 billion dollars during 2025.National Bank of Egypt came in sixth place with a net profit of 3.68 billion dollars during the same year.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank occupied the seventh place after its profits recorded around 3.12 billion dollars during 2025.Riyad Bank acquired the eighth place, as its profits recorded around 2.78 billion dollars by the end of last year.Kuwait Finance House came ninth, after its net profit recorded around 2.34 billion dollars during 2025.As for the tenth place, it went to SAB bank with a net profit of 2.25 billion dollars during 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12934https://en.firstbankeg.com/12934first bank«ADCB»,«ADIB Egypt», and «Attijariwafa Bank Egypt» Lead Foreign Banks in Customer Deposit Growth Over the Past 5 YearsADCB Tops the Ranking Driven by Strong Growth in Attracting Customer DepositsGulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 SpSun, 17 May 2026 15:28:40 +02002026-05-17T15:28:40+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">“ADCB” Tops the Ranking Driven by Strong Growth in Attracting Customer Deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Spots Among the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks in Customer Deposits Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Claim a Single Spot Among the Top Five Out of 3 Islamic Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The "First Bank" list of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of customer deposits over the last five years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that ADCB topped the list with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%. Its portfolio increased to EGP 150.49 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 29.08 billion at the end of 2020, thanks to its strong expansion in attracting savings. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB-Egypt) ranked second, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.7% over the past five years. Its customer deposit portfolio rose to EGP 278.09 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 62.83 billion at the end of 2020.Commercial Bank of Egypt (CBE) secured third place, with a CAGR of 33.5% over the past five years. Its customer deposit portfolio increased to EGP 131.51 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 30.98 billion at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the development of customer deposits at 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available, and showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years. At the Gulf banking level, data showed that four Gulf banks secured positions within the top five. ADCB ranked first, ADIB Egypt second, ABK Egypt fourth, and NBK Egypt fifth.As for Islamic banks, only one Islamic bank, ADIB Egypt, secured a place among the top five out of a total of three Islamic banks included in the ranking.It is worth noting that all the values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and Kuwait Finance House are the fastest-growing banks in personal loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising the fifth place in the 2024 rankingEGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADSun, 17 May 2026 13:40:13 +02002026-05-17T13:40:13+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising from the fifth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka: 6 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Relatively weak performance by foreign banks on the list after securing only 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>Strong activity in personal loans for Islamic banks after securing 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in 2025</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of personal loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place. Its growth rate reached 112.4% last year, recording 11.29 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 5.32 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK) secured the second place, as its total personal loan portfolio rose by about 92.5% during 2025, recording 25.1 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 13.04 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt claimed the third place with a growth rate of 87.3% during 2025. Its personal loans reached 7.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 4.25 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of personal loan portfolios at 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, Al Baraka, and NBK.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 69.4% in personal loans, reaching 71.48 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 42.20 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12913https://en.firstbankeg.com/12913first bankSuez Canal Bank, Commercial International Bank (CIB), and saib ranked among the fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending during 2025Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year in the 2024 rankingCommercial InternWed, 13 May 2026 15:05:31 +02002026-05-13T15:05:31+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Commercial International Bank (CIB), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Housing and Development Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending across both the 2025 and 2024 rankings</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secured 4 spots among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured a single spot among the top 10, out of 3 Islamic banks featured in the ranking</h3><h3> </h3>First Bank’s ranking tracking the development of direct corporate lending portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank captured the top position, recording a growth rate of 116.5% over the past year. The bank’s direct corporate lending portfolio rose to EGP 42.77 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 19.75 billion at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked second, as its total direct corporate lending portfolio increased by 77.8% during 2025, reaching EGP 253 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 142.33 billion at the end of 2024.saib secured third place, posting a growth rate of 58.6% during 2025. Its direct corporate lending portfolio reached EGP 11.81 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 7.45 billion at the end of 2024.First Bank’s ranking monitored the development of direct corporate lending portfolios across 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available. The ranking showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while one bank recorded a notable decline during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Housing and Development Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in direct corporate lending in both the 2025 and 2024 rankings.Foreign banks captured four spots among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, namely Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt).Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt), Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House – Egypt recorded a combined growth rate of 31.57% in direct corporate lending, with their portfolios rising to EGP 204.91 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 155.74 billion at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909First Bank Ratings CenterABK Egypt, ADCB, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing foreign banks in customer loans over the last 5 yearsTue, 12 May 2026 16:26:01 +02002026-05-12T16:26:01+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="2">ABK Egypt takes the lead thanks to strong credit expansion</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Gulf banks shine and secure all the top five spots</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Islamic banks claim two spots among the top five out of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in net customer loans over the last 5 years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK Egypt) took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 32.8%, as its portfolio rose to 84.17 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 20.40 billion EGP at the end of 2020, thanks to its strong expansion in granting credit.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in second place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 32.4% over the last 5 years, as its net customer loan portfolio climbed to 67.32 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 16.56 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) claimed the third place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 29.7% over the last 5 years, after its net customer loan portfolio increased to 147.48 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 40.24 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list monitored the development of net customer loans at 12 foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. It showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the last 5 years.On the level of Gulf banks, the data showed that they secured all the top five spots. ABK Egypt came in first, ADCB second, ADIB Egypt third, NBK Egypt fourth, while Al Baraka Bank came in fifth place.Regarding Islamic banks, they secured two positions among the top five out of a total of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903First Bank Ratings CenterEmirates NBD, ABK Egypt, and ADIB are the fastest-growing banks in financial investments during 2025Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:10 +02002026-05-12T13:53:10+02:00<h3>Emirates NBD rises from the last place in 2024 to lead the list, showing a clear strategy to invest its funds in financial securities</h3><h3>ADIB, Suez Canal Bank, and EBank maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for the second consecutive year</h3><h3>Foreign banks shine and take half of the top ten spots out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>ADIB is the only Islamic bank among the top ten out of 4 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of financial investment portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Emirates NBD Egypt took the lead. Its growth rate reached 189% last year, recording 73.61 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 25.47 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK Egypt) secured the second place, as its total financial investment portfolio rose by about 164.8% during 2025, recording 47.03 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 17.76 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) took the third place with a growth rate of 145.4% during 2025. Its financial investments reached 102.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 41.97 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of financial investment portfolios at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.EBank, ADIB, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for 2025 and 2024 respectively. Foreign banks claimed 5 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB, Emirates NBD, ABK Egypt, NBK, and HSBC.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a growth of 48.51% in financial investments, reaching 334.92 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 225.52 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12897https://en.firstbankeg.com/12897«BANK NXT», Housing & Development Bank, and «CIB» Lead Fastest Equity Growth Among Egyptian Banks in 2025Mon, 11 May 2026 16:27:26 +02002026-05-11T16:27:26+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«BANK NXT» tops the ranking, climbing from 22nd place in the 2024 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB», «ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», and «ABK–Egypt» maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity for both 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 4 spots among the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture a single spot among the top 10 out of 4 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3>The First Bank ranking tracking the development of shareholders’ equity portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 revealed that BANK NXT captured the top position, recording a growth rate of 86.9% over the past year to reach EGP 15.41 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 8.24 bn at the end of 2024.Housing & Development Bank ranked second, with total shareholders’ equity increasing by 54.8% during 2025 to record EGP 37.54 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 24.24 bn at the end of 2024.«CIB» secured third place, posting a growth rate of 51.6% in 2025, with shareholders’ equity reaching EGP 230.01 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 151.69 bn at the end of 2024.The First Bank ranking monitored the development of shareholders’ equity portfolios across 25 banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available, The results showed that 24 banks recorded positive growth rates, while one bank registered a slight decline during 2025.CIB, ADIB, Suez Canal Bank, and ABK–Egypt maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity for both 2025 and 2024, respectively.Foreign banks secured 4 positions among the top 10, out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB Egypt», Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK Egypt», and National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt».Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a combined growth rate of 22.57% in shareholders’ equity, reaching EGP 113.22 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 92.37 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the separate financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12892https://en.firstbankeg.com/12892«ADCB» «ADIB – Egypt»,«ABK - Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in terms of assets over the last 5 years.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank tops foreign banks in asset growth over the past five years, driven by its strong eSun, 10 May 2026 16:54:51 +02002026-05-10T16:54:51+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank  tops foreign banks in asset growth over the past five years, driven by its strong expansion in the Egyptian market</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Only the top five banks surpassed the sector’s average growth rate of 28% over the past five years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banks shine, securing 4 spots among the fastest-growing foreign banks in assets over the past five years</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks captured only one spot among the top 10, despite 3 Islamic banks being included in the ranking</h3><h3> </h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt by assets over the past five years revealed that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt topped the list, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.4% over the last five years. The bank’s total assets reached EGP 173.97 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 34.30 billion at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked second, with its total assets growing at a CAGR of 36.4% over the past five years, reaching EGP 344.15 billion by the end of last year, up from EGP 72.77 billion at the end of 2020.Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt secured third place, posting a CAGR of 34% over the last five years. Its total assets portfolio rose to EGP 178.11 billion by the end of December 2025, compared to EGP 41.23 billion at the end of 2020.First Bank monitored the development of asset portfolios across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The ranking showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years.At the sector level, the data showed that five banks in the ranking succeeded in recording asset growth rates exceeding the sector average of 28%, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt. In contrast, seven banks posted growth rates below the sector average during the same period.As for Gulf banks included in the ranking, they captured four spots among the five fastest-growing foreign banks in terms of assets over the past five years.Islamic banks secured only one spot among the top five fastest-growing foreign banks, represented by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt, which ranked second.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12890https://en.firstbankeg.com/12890Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt» and «ADCB» Among the Fastest-Growing Banks in Net Fee and Commission Income During 2025Sun, 10 May 2026 15:16:41 +02002026-05-10T15:16:41+02:00<h3 data-end="185" data-start="123" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list, jumping from 8th place in 2024</h3><h3 data-end="327" data-start="187" dir="ltr">«Al Baraka», «Alexandria Bank», «EGBANK» and «ADCB» are among the fastest 10 banks in net fee and commission income growth during 2024–2025</h3><h3 data-end="428" data-start="329" dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions within the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="547" data-start="430" dir="ltr">Islamic banks stand out, capturing two positions in the top 10 out of 3 Islamic banks included in the classification</h3>A list published by «First Bank» of the fastest-growing banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector in net fee and commission income during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 50.7%, recording 1.48 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 979.91 million EGP in 2024.«ADIB-Egypt» ranked second, as its net fee and commission income increased by 46.3% during 2025, reaching 2.71 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 1.86 EGP bn in 2024.«ADCB Egypt» ranked third, with a growth rate of 30.6%, recording net fee and commission income of 1.33 EGP bn by the end of December 2025, compared to 1.02 EGP bn at the end of 2024.The «First Bank» ranking tracked the development of net fee and commission income for 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector with available financial data. The results showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 5 banks recorded noticeable declines during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «Al Baraka», «Alexandria Bank», «EGBANK» and «ADCB» maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during both 2024 and 2025.Foreign banks secured 6 positions in the top 10 out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, namely: «ADIB», «ADCB», «Alexandria Bank», «First Abu Dhabi Bank», «Al Baraka», and «National Bank of Kuwait».Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, «ADIB-Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «Kuwait Finance House» recorded a combined growth of 24.2% in net fee and commission income, reaching 4.6 EGP bn in 2025, compared to 3.7 EGP bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883«Wio Bank», «Bank El Etihad», and «Emirates Islamic» were the fastest-growing major Arab banks in customer deposits during 2025The First Bank ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks duringThu, 07 May 2026 11:52:21 +02002026-05-07T11:52:21+02:00The «First Bank» ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks during 2025 showed that «Wio Bank» topped the list after its customer deposits increased by 65.6% during the year, reaching USD 15.60 bn by the end of December 2025, compared to USD 9.42 bn at the end of 2024.The ranking covers major Arab banks, defined by «First Bank» as banks with total assets exceeding USD 15 bn, with 60 banks included in the list of the top 100 Arab banks by the end of 2025.The ranking methodology is based on customer deposit growth rates, with all figures converted into U.S. dollars to ensure comparability across banks, while excluding institutions that did not disclose sufficient official financial data.The data showed that 59 banks achieved positive growth in customer deposits during 2025, while only one bank recorded a noticeable decline.Returning to the ranking, Bank El Etihad came in second place, with customer deposits rising by 46.9% during 2025 to USD 13.28 bn, compared to USD 9.04 bn at the end of 2024.Emirates Islamic Bank ranked third after customer deposits increased by around 33% during 2025, reaching USD 27.80 bn by year-end, compared to USD 20.91 bn in 2024.«Credit Immobilier et Hotelier» secured fourth place, posting a growth rate of 30.9% during the year, with customer deposits reaching USD 10.91 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 8.33 bn in 2024.Banque Misr ranked fifth after its customer deposit portfolio jumped by 29.2% during the same year, reaching USD 63.49 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.13 bn in 2024.It was followed by Dubai Islamic Bank in sixth place, with customer deposits totaling USD 87.18 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 67.68 bn in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 28.8% during the year.Gulf International Bank ranked seventh, posting a growth rate of 28% during 2025, as customer deposits increased to USD 36.09 bn, compared to USD 28.20 bn in 2024.Mashreq Bank came in eighth place after customer deposits grew by 27.3% during 2025, reaching USD 55.78 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 43.82 bn in 2024.In ninth place was Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank «ADIB», with customer deposits increasing by 25.4% to USD 62.38 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.74 bn in 2024.The tenth position went to the National Bank Oof Egypt, after customer deposits grew by 24.5% during 2025, reaching USD 121.57 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 97.61 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that the ranking includes parent banking groups across the Arab region and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, HSBC, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt the fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank EgyptTue, 05 May 2026 13:54:48 +02002026-05-05T13:54:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits in both 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A total of 15 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 8.9%, while 10 banks recorded growth rates below the average in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured 3 positions among the top 10, out of a total of four Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Corporate deposits declined in 6 banks</h3>The »First Bank« ranking, which tracks the development of corporate deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, Its corporate deposit portfolio grew by approximately 50.2%, reaching EGP 171.73 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 114.34 bn at the end of 2024.HSBC ranked second, with its corporate deposits portfolio increasing by about 48.7% during 2025, reaching EGP 143.34 bn by year-end, compared to EGP 96.41 bn at the end of 2024.Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt secured third place, achieving a growth rate of 38.6% during 2025. Its corporate deposits portfolio reached EGP 5.84 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 4.21 bn at the end of 2024.The “First Bank” ranking monitored the development of corporate deposit portfolios for 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available. It showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 6 banks recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 15 banks on the list achieved growth rates in their corporate deposit portfolios exceeding the sector average of 8.9%, according to central bank data. In contrast, 10 banks recorded growth rates below this average in 2025.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Kuwait Finance House Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt recorded a combined growth of 15.6% in their total corporate deposit portfolios, reaching EGP 292.58 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 253.06 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12964https://en.firstbankeg.com/12964First Bank«First Bank» Ranking of the Largest Global Banking Groups Operating in EgyptFirst Bank ranking of the largest banking groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of202Mon, 25 May 2026 00:35:08 +02002026-05-04T15:09:00+02:00«First Bank»  ranking of the largest banking groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025 revealed the continued dominance of HSBC, which maintained its leading position backed by a massive asset portfolio totaling $3.23 trillion, reflecting the strength of its financial position and the scale of its global operations.The ranking was based on the size of assets reported in consolidated financial statements and denominated in U.S. dollars, providing a unified comparison tool among different banking institutions.The list included 16 global banking groups operating in the Egyptian market, highlighting the attractiveness of Egypt’s banking sector to major international financial institutions, driven by the size of the economy, the broad customer base, and growth opportunities associated with rising demand for financial services.In terms of ranking movements, the data pointed to a state of relative stability compared to 2024, reflecting limited changes in the balance of power among the leading banking groups.The only shift recorded was the exchange of the fourth and fifth positions between First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, with the former advancing to fourth place while the latter slipped to fifth, indicating the close performance levels between the two groups.Returning to the ranking, Crédit Agricole secured second place with total assets amounting to $2.79 trillion by the end of 2025.Intesa Sanpaolo ranked third after its assets reached approximately $1.13 trillion by the end of the same year.First Abu Dhabi Bank came in fourth place, with its asset portfolio reaching around $382.23 billion by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Qatar National Bank ranked fifth, reporting total assets of nearly $380.67 billion by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12845https://en.firstbankeg.com/12845first bankSuez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, and CIB Lead Fastest Growth in Corporate Lending in 2025Sun, 03 May 2026 14:49:20 +02002026-05-03T14:49:20+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Retains Top Spot for the Second Consecutive Year; CIB and ADIB Move Up to Third and Fourth from Fourth and Fifth in 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">BANK NXT, ABK, FABMISR, ADCB, and QNB Egypt Rank Among the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Banks in Corporate Lending in 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">9 Banks Exceed the Sector’s Average Growth Rate of 24%, While 16 Banks Fall Below the Average in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private Sector Contributes 9 Banks Among the Top 10 out of 21 Private Banks Included in the Ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Public Banks Secure Only One Spot Among the Top 10 out of 4 Public Banks Included in the Ranking</h3>The «First Bank» list, which tracks the development of corporate lending portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year. Its portfolio grew by 56.8%, reaching EGP 115.49 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 73.67 billion at the end of 2024.BANK NXT secured the second position, as its corporate loan portfolio increased by 50.5% خلال 2025, recording EGP 33.40 billion by year-end, up from EGP 22.19 billion at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) ranked third, with a growth rate of 44.8% 2025. Its corporate lending portfolio reached EGP 449.13 billion by the end of last December, compared to EGP 310.20 billion at the end of 2024.The “First Bank” list monitored the development of corporate lending portfolios across 25 banks operating within the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available. It showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.The ranking also highlighted the advancement of Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) to the third and fourth positions, respectively, compared to fourth and fifth in 2024, according to the “First Bank” classification.BANK NXT, ABK, FABMISR, ADCB, and QNB Egypt maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate lending during both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 9 banks in the list achieved growth rates in their corporate lending portfolios exceeding the sector’s average growth of 24%, according to Central Bank data. In contrast, 16 banks recorded growth rates below this average during 2025.Private sector banks reinforced their presence within the top 10 list, capturing 9 spots out of 21 private banks included in the ranking. These include: Suez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, CIB, ADIB-Egypt, ABK, FABMISR, ADCB, QNB Egypt, and Crédit Agricole Bank.On the other hand, public banks secured only one position among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate lending, out of 4 public banks included in the list, with The United Bank ranking ninth.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, ADIB-Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a combined growth of 26% in their total corporate lending portfolios, reaching EGP 274.84 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 218.14 billion at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independently published financial statements of each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12822https://en.firstbankeg.com/12822First Bank «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, and «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in retail lending during 2025EGBANK tops the list for the second consecutive yearSuez Canal Bank, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, Al Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:13 +02002026-04-30T13:28:13+02:00<h3 data-end="55" data-start="0" dir="ltr">EGBANK tops the list for the second consecutive year</h3><h3 data-end="215" data-start="57" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, Al Baraka, saib, and EBank are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in retail lending in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="350" data-start="217" dir="ltr">The private sector strengthens its presence within the top 10, holding 9 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="457" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="352" dir="ltr">Public sector banks hold only one position within the top 10, out of 4 public banks included in the list</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of retail lending at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that EGBank ranked first, with a growth rate of 117.3%, as its portfolio reached EGP 34.86 bn by the end of December 2025, compared to EGP 16.05 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, after also topping the same ranking in 2024.Suez Canal Bank ranked second, with retail loans increasing by about 110.2% during 2025, reaching EGP 11.55 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 5.49 bn in 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, as its retail financing portfolio increased by 99.5% during the year, reaching EGP 9.88 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.95 bn at the end of 2024.The report covered retail lending portfolios across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.«EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «Kuwait Finance House», «ADIB», «BANK NXT», «Al Baraka», «saib», and «EBank» maintained their presence among the fastest-growing 10 banks in retail lending during 2024 and 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence within the top 10, capturing 9 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, including: «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «Kuwait Finance House», «ADIB», «BANK NXT», «Al Baraka», National Bank of Kuwait, «saib», and «Emirates NBD».Public sector banks held only one position within the top 10 out of 4 public banks included in the ranking, with the Export Development Bank of Egypt ranking tenth.Islamic banks, including «ADIB», «Kuwait Finance House», «Al Baraka», and Faisal Islamic Bank, recorded an average growth rate of 65.5% during 2025, with total retail financing reaching EGP 80.60 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 48.70 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12821https://en.firstbankeg.com/12821First Bank«Wio Bank», «Bank al Etihad», and «Emirates Islamic» Lead as the Fastest-Growing major Arab Banks by Assets in 2025The First Bankranking, which tracks the development of asset portfolios among major Arab banks in 2025, revThu, 30 Apr 2026 13:13:51 +02002026-04-30T13:13:51+02:00<section data-scroll-anchor="false" data-testid="conversation-turn-24" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:3754d4fe-f6ae-4585-a9ed-1af9a0836ab8-21" dir="auto">The «First Bank» ranking, which tracks the development of asset portfolios among major Arab banks in 2025, revealed that «Wio Bank» topped the list after its assets surged by 63.5% during the year, reaching 16.63 USD bn by the end of 2025, compared to 10.17 USD bn at the end of 2024.The ranking covers major Arab banks, defined as institutions with total assets exceeding 15 USD bn. A total of 60 banks met this criterion, out of the top 100 largest Arab banks by the end of 2025.Data showed that 59 banks recorded positive growth rates in their asset portfolios during 2025, while only one bank experienced a decline during the same period.The methodology is based on ranking banks according to the growth rates of their reported asset portfolios, all evaluated in U.S. dollars. Banks lacking official disclosures were excluded to ensure accuracy and reliability.«Bank al Etihad» ranked second, with assets rising by 49.2% in 2025 to 17.57 USD bn, compared to 11.78 USD bn in 2024.«Emirates Islamic» ranked third after assets increased by 31.2% to 39.69 USD bn in 2025, compared to 30.26 USD bn in 2024.«Crédit Immobilier et Hôtelier» ranked fourth, with assets growing by 29% to 17.95 USD bn, compared to 13.91 USD bn in 2024.«Banque Misr» ranked fifth, with assets rising by 27.8% to 90.75 USD bn, compared to 71.01 USD bn in 2024.«Commercial International Bank (CIB)» ranked sixth, with assets increasing by 26.6% to 30.11 USD bn, compared to 23.79 USD bn in 2024.«Mashreq Bank» ranked seventh, with assets reaching 91.11 USD bn, up from 72.82 USD bn.«Local Development Bank» ranked eighth, with assets rising by 24.9% to 16.88 USD bn, compared to 13.51 USD bn in 2024.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank» ranked ninth, with assets reaching 76.44 USD bn, compared to 61.51 USD bn in 2024.«Sohar International Bank» ranked tenth, with assets rising to 23.71 USD bn, compared to 19.12 USD bn in 2024.It is worth noting that the ranking includes parent banking groups across Arab countries and excludes foreign subsidiaries.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/12812https://en.firstbankeg.com/12812First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD» are the fastest-growing banks in customer deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while ADIB and Housing and Development Bank are among the fWed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:16 +02002026-04-29T13:45:16+02:00<h3 data-end="165" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while ADIB and Housing and Development Bank are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in deposits in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="278" data-start="167" dir="ltr">13 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 17%, while 12 banks fell below the average during 2025</h3><h3 data-end="405" data-start="280" dir="ltr">The private sector strengthens its presence in the top 10 with 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="506" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="407" dir="ltr">Public sector banks hold 2 positions within the top 10, out of 4 public banks included in the list</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of customer deposits at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 54.3%, as its deposits reached EGP 209.04 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 135.47 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, after also topping the same ranking in 2024, reflecting its ability to sustain strong and steady growth.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked second, as its customer deposits increased by about 38.9% during 2025, reaching EGP 278.09 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 200.28 bn at the end of 2024.«Emirates NBD» ranked third, as its customer deposits rose by about 32.5% during 2025, reaching EGP 169.89 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 128.18 bn at the end of 2024.The report covered customer deposits across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and Housing and Development Bank maintained their positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks in deposits in both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, 13 banks recorded deposit growth above the sector average of 17%, according to Central Bank of Egypt data, while 12 banks recorded growth below this average during 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence in the top 10, capturing 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, including: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», «Emirates NBD», «ADCB», «FABMISR», Banque du Caire, «HSBC», and Kuwait Finance House.Public sector banks held 2 positions within the top 10 out of 4 public banks included in the ranking, with Housing and Development Bank ranking eighth and Misr Digital Bank ranking ninth.Islamic banks, including «ADIB», Kuwait Finance House, Al Baraka, and Faisal Islamic Bank, recorded an average growth rate of 22.74% during 2025, with total deposits reaching EGP 737.64 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 601 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12809https://en.firstbankeg.com/12809First BankSuez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», and «ADIB – Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in customer lending during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while BANK NXT, ADIB, CIB, EGBANK, FABMISR, ADCB, and ABK aWed, 29 Apr 2026 10:09:28 +02002026-04-29T10:09:28+02:00<h3 data-end="192" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while «BANK NXT», «ADIB», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», «ADCB», and «ABK» are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in lending in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="307" data-start="194" dir="ltr">12 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 23.9%, while 13 banks fell below the average during 2025</h3><h3 data-end="498" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="309" dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the list of the fastest-growing 10 banks in lending among 21 private banks included in the ranking, while public sector banks are absent from the top positions</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of customer lending at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 63.3%, as its portfolio reached EGP 122.37 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 74.94 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, having also topped the same ranking in 2024.BANK NXT ranked second, with a growth rate of 60.6%, as customer loans reached EGP 48.32 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 30.09 bn at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked third, as its customer lending portfolio increased by about 53.4% during 2025, reaching EGP 147.48 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 96.11 bn at the end of 2024.The «First Bank» list covered customer loans at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», «ADIB», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», ADCB, and «ABK» maintained their positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks in customer lending during 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 12 banks achieved growth rates in customer loans exceeding the sector average of 23.9%, according to the Central Bank of Egypt, while 13 banks recorded growth rates below this average during 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence within the top ten, capturing all 10 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», «ADIB – Egypt», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», «ADCB, «ABK – Egypt», «QNB», and Kuwait Finance House.Islamic banks recorded a growth rate of 35.68% during 2025, as their customer financing reached EGP 326.73 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 240.82 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12840https://en.firstbankeg.com/12840«First Bank» Ranking of the largest 20 Banks in North Africa as of end-2025National Bank of Egypt maintains its lead with total assets of 191 USD bn Banque Misr ranks secondMoroccanSun, 03 May 2026 12:52:05 +02002026-04-28T15:25:00+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«National Bank of Egypt» maintains its lead with total assets of 191 USD bn… Banque Misr ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Moroccan banks secure 8 spots in the ranking, accounting for 39% of total assets</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Egyptian banks dominate with 51% of total assets of the top 20 banks in North Africa</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Relatively limited presence of Tunisia and Algeria in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» list of the top 20 banks in North Africa by the end of 2025 revealed that Morocco ranked first in terms of number of banks represented, securing 8 positions in the ranking, with total assets amounting to 270.43 USD bn, representing 39% of the list’s total assets.Meanwhile, the Egyptian banking sector outperformed in terms of its share of total assets, as 7 Egyptian banks recorded a combined total of 354.13 USD bn, accounting for around 51% of the total assets of the top 20 banks in North Africa.The ranking also showed a relatively limited presence for both Tunisia and Algeria. The Tunisian banking sector was represented by 3 banks, with total assets reaching 23.22 USD bn by the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately 3% of the list’s total assets.Algeria, on the other hand, was represented by only two banks, yet it surpassed Tunisia in terms of total assets, recording 42.29 USD bn by the end of the same year, accounting for about 6% of the total assets of the top 20 banks in North Africa.The ranking was based on banks’ total reported assets denominated in USD, providing a unified comparison tool across different banking institutions. It also excluded banks lacking officially disclosed data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the adopted methodology.Regarding the top 10 banks in the ranking, National Bank of Egypt secured the first position, with total assets reaching 191.03 USD bn by the end of 2025.Banque Misr ranked second, with its asset portfolio reaching 90.75 USD bn by the end of the same year.Attijariwafa Bank came in third place, recording total assets of approximately 87.23 USD bn by the end of last year.Banque Centrale Populaire ranked fourth, with assets totaling around 62.64 USD bn by the end of 2025.Bank of Africa secured the fifth position, with total assets reaching 47.99 USD bn by the end of December.Commercial International Bank came in sixth place, reporting total assets of around 30.11 USD bn by the end of 2025.Credit Populaire d'Algerie ranked seventh, with total assets reaching 25.41 USD bn by the end of the same year.Arab African International Bank came eighth, with assets totaling 20.01 USD bn by the end of 2025.Credit Agricole du Maroc ranked ninth, with total assets reaching approximately 19.27 USD bn by the end of last year.Credit Immobilier et Hotelier secured the tenth position, with total assets amounting to around 17.95 USD bn by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across North African countries and excluded their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12802https://en.firstbankeg.com/12802Banking Sector Performance at the Close of Trading on the Egyptian Exchange – Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:40 +02002026-04-27T18:30:40+02:00The banking sector on the Egyptian Exchange closed Monday’s session, April 27, 2026, with a 1.49% increase in market capitalization, reaching EGP 864.803 billion, compared to EGP 852.079 billion at the close of the previous session.The sector accounted for 24.36% of the total market capitalization, the highest share among all listed sectors.Trading value on banking stocks reached EGP 618.94 million, representing 7.72% of total market trading value for the day. Trading volume amounted to 7.74 million shares, accounting for 0.42% of the total market volume.The Egyptian Exchange ended the session with broad-based gains across its main indices, supported by net foreign buying of EGP 258.8 million.The benchmark EGX30 rose by 0.57% to close at 52,421 points, while the EGX70 index increased by 0.43% to reach 13,882 points, and the EGX100 index also gained 0.43%, closing at 19,432 points. https://en.firstbankeg.com/12796https://en.firstbankeg.com/12796«BANK NXT», «EGBANK», and «Housing & Development Bank» Lead Fastest Profit Growth in 2025Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:04:03 +02002026-04-26T19:04:03+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB», «ADIB», «AlexBank», «ADCB», «AAIB», and «Banque du Caire» Among Top 10 Fastest-Growing Banks in Profits Across 2024–2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">15 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 12.5%, while 10 banks recorded below-average performance in 2025.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks reinforced their presence within the top 10, securing 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Public sector banks captured 2 spots within the top 10 out of 4 public banks featured in the list.</h3>The «First Bank» ranking, tracking net profit growth of banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025, revealed that «BANK NXT» topped the list after recording a strong growth rate of 79.6%, with net profit rising to EGP 3.18 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 1.77 billion in 2024. This strong performance propelled the bank to first place, after ranking 23rd among the fastest-growing banks in profits in 2024.«EGBANK» ranked second with a growth rate of 60.2%, reporting net profits of EGP 4.09 billion in 2025, up from EGP 2.56 billion in 2024.«Housing & Development Bank» came in third, with net profit increasing by 55.9% to EGP 17.21 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 11.04 billion in 2024.The «First Bank» list monitored net profits for 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector with available financial data. The results showed that 16 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 9 banks recorded noticeable declines during 2025.The ranking also highlighted that several banks successfully maintained their positions among the fastest-growing in net profits across both 2024 and 2025, including «CIB», «ADIB», «AlexBank», «ADCB», «Arab African International Bank (AAIB)», and «Banque du Caire», reflecting stable financial performance and sustained profit growth.At the sector level, data indicated that 15 banks included in the ranking achieved net profit growth rates exceeding the sector average of 12.5% in 2025, according to the Central Bank of Egypt, underscoring their strong performance relative to the market.In contrast, 10 banks recorded growth rates below the sector average during the same period, highlighting clear disparities in performance across banks operating in the Egyptian market.Private banks continued to dominate the top 10 list, capturing 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking.Meanwhile, public banks secured 2 positions within the top 10 out of 4 public banks in the list, with «Housing & Development Bank» ranking third and «Banque du Caire» placing tenth.All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the officially disclosed standalone financial statements of each bank as of year-end 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12778https://en.firstbankeg.com/12778«First Bank» Reveals the Latest Edition of the Top 100 Arab Lending Banks UAE dominates with 17 banks in the ranking.. Jordan contributes 12 banks 11 Egyptian banks make the list.. SThu, 23 Apr 2026 11:44:18 +02002026-04-23T11:44:18+02:00<h3 dir="ltr"> UAE dominates with 17 banks in the ranking.. Jordan contributes 12 banks  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">11 Egyptian banks make the list.. Saudi Arabia secures 10 positions  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Kuwait captures 9 spots among the top 100 Arab lenders  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Balanced presence for Qatar, Morocco, and Bahrain with 8 banks each  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Oman participates with 7 banks.. Tunisian sector holds 6 positions  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Algerian banking sector secures only 2 spots  </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestine and Iraq each represented by one bank</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the largest 100 lending banks in the Arab world by the end of 2025 revealed that the UAE ranked first in terms of number of banks, securing 17 positions and accounting for around 26% of the total loan portfolio within the list.The Jordanian banking sector held 12 positions; however, its contribution to total loans remained limited at around 3%. Egyptian banks secured 11 positions in the ranking, accounting for approximately 5% of total loans.Saudi banks stood out in terms of loan share, with 10 banks accounting for about 29% of total loans among the top 100 Arab lenders, while Kuwait was represented by 9 banks, contributing around 9% of total loans.Despite Qatar, Morocco, and Bahrain each having 8 banks in the ranking, Qatari banks accounted for around 15% of total loans, compared to approximately 6% for Moroccan banks and about 3% for Bahraini banks by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Oman recorded a presence with 7 banks, holding a share of around 2.7% of total loans.Among countries with limited contribution—each accounting for less than 1% of total loans—Tunisian banks appeared with 6 positions, Algeria was represented by only 2 banks, while Palestine and Iraq each had one bank in the ranking.The ranking was based on banks’ disclosed loan portfolios denominated in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool across banking institutions. It excluded banks lacking official financial disclosures to ensure accuracy and reliability of the methodology.The ranking also indicated stability among the top 10 banks by the end of 2025, as they maintained their positions unchanged compared to the «First Bank» list of the top 100 Arab lenders as of September 2025.Qatar National Bank Group ranked first with a loan portfolio of 278.54 USD bn by the end of 2025.Al Rajhi Bank came in second with loans totaling 200.69 USD bn.Saudi National Bank ranked third with a loan portfolio of around 194.44 USD bn by the end of December.Emirates NBD secured fourth place with loans of approximately 172.31 USD bn by the end of 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank ranked fifth with a loan portfolio of about 167.81 USD bn.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came sixth with loans totaling 110.53 USD bn.Riyad Bank ranked seventh with a loan portfolio of approximately 99.53 USD bn.National Bank of Egypt came eighth with loans reaching around 94.10 USD bn by the end of December.National Bank of Kuwait ranked ninth with a loan portfolio of approximately 87.09 USD bn.SAB Bank took the tenth position with loans totaling 79.62 USD bn by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiarieshttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12771https://en.firstbankeg.com/12771First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB», and «ADCB» are the fastest-growing private sector banks in net fee and commission income during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list, while ADIB Egypt comes in second.Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange secure 6Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:47 +02002026-04-22T14:03:47+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list, while «ADIB – Egypt» comes in second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange secure 6 positions among the fastest-growing 10 private sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups capture 7 positions within the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks participate with 2 positions among the fastest 10 private sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Net fee and commission income declined at 4 private banks</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of net fees and commissions income among private sector banks operating in Egypt during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 50.7%, as its net fee and commission income reached EGP 2.71 bn during the year, compared to EGP 979.9 mn in 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place, with net fees and commissions income rising by about 46.3% during 2025, reaching EGP 2.71 bn, compared to EGP 1.86 bn in 2024.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) ranked third, as its net fees and commissions income increased by 30.6%, reaching EGP 1.33 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 1.02 bn in 2024.The list covered net fees and commissions income for 20 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available in 2025. It showed that 16 banks recorded positive growth, while 4 banks recorded a decline.Private banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange accounted for 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net fees and commissions income during 2025, including: Suez Canal Bank, ADIB, CIB, Bank Al Baraka, EGBANK, and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Foreign banking groups operating in Egypt accounted for 7 positions within the top ten, including: ADIB, ADCB, Bank of Alexandria, FABMISR, Al Baraka, National Bank of Kuwait, and Crédit Agricole.Islamic banks accounted for 2 positions among the top 10, with ADIB ranking second and Al Baraka Bank ranking seventh.Private sector banks are defined as banks in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12767https://en.firstbankeg.com/12767first bankSuez Canal Bank, «EGBANK», and «ADIB» are the fastest-growing private sector banks in terms of net interest income during 2025Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:16:47 +02002026-04-21T17:16:47+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Tops the List, Followed by EGBANK in Second Place</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed Banks Secure 6 Spots Among the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banking Groups Dominate with 6 Positions in the Top 10</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Claim 2 Spots Among the Fastest-Growing Top 10</h3>The “First Bank” list tracking the development of net interest income among private sector banks operating in Egypt during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the ranking, recording a growth rate of 56%, as its net interest income reached EGP 8.64 billion during the year, compared to EGP 5.54 billion in 2024.EGBANK secured second place, with its net interest income rising by 38.2% in 2025 to reach EGP 8.41 billion, compared to EGP 6.08 billion in 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) ranked third, after its net interest income increased by 31.5%, recording EGP 19.69 billion in 2025, compared to EGP 14.98 billion in 2024.The “First Bank” list monitored the net interest income of 21 private sector banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available during 2025. The data showed that 18 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 3 private sector banks recorded a noticeable decline.The ranking also revealed that private sector banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secured 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in terms of net interest income during 2025. These banks include: Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, ADIB, Al Baraka Bank, QNB Egypt, and CIB.Gulf-based banking groups operating in Egypt succeeded in capturing 6 spots within the top 10, including: ADIB, ABK-Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, QNB Egypt, NBK-Egypt, and ADCB.As for Islamic banks, they accounted for two positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net interest income, with ADIB ranking third and Al Baraka Bank placing sixth in the classification.It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as banks in which private ownership exceeds 50% of total capital, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12764https://en.firstbankeg.com/12764First Bank Ratings CenterBANK NXT, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in equity over the last 5 yearsBANK NXT leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks secure 4 spots among the top tenForeign groTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:09 +02002026-04-21T14:11:09+02:00<h3>BANK NXT leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value over the last 5 years</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in equity over the last 5 years showed that BANK NXT took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 52.1%, as its equity portfolio rose to 15.41 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 1.89 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) claimed the second place, with its equity portfolio growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 45.5% over the last 5 years to reach 33.65 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 5.16 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in third place with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 44.5% over 5 years, as its equity portfolio climbed to 18.97 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 3 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the total equity of 19 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data over the last 5 years. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates. FABMISR and Bank ABC were excluded for the accuracy of the comparison.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, ADCB Egypt, ABK Egypt, HSBC, and NBK.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 4 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in equity over the last 5 years. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, CIB, and saib.Islamic banks secured a single position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in equity during 2025, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the second place on the list.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its equity portfolio grew by about 170.61 billion EGP over the last 5 years to reach 230.01 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 59.40 billion EGP at the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12758https://en.firstbankeg.com/12758First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, and CIB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in corporate loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in secondListed banks take half of the spots among the top tMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:48 +02002026-04-20T13:50:46+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take half of the spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups dominate and secure 7 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>Corporate loans decline at two private sector banks</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in corporate loans during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 56.8%. Its corporate loan portfolio rose to 115.49 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 73.67 billion EGP at the end of 2024.BANK NXT claimed the second place, as its corporate loan portfolio increased by 50.5% during last year to reach 33.40 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 22.19 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank (CIB) came in third place with a growth rate of 44.8% during 2025. Its corporate loan portfolio climbed to 449.13 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 310.20 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total corporate loans of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two private sector banks saw a noticeable decline.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 7 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, ABK Egypt, FABMISR, ADCB Egypt, QNB, Credit Agricole, and Bank ABC.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate loans during 2025. These banks are: Suez Canal Bank, CIB, ADIB Egypt, QNB, and Credit Agricole.Islamic banks secured a single position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate loans during 2025, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the fourth place on the list.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12751https://en.firstbankeg.com/12751first bankSuez Canal Bank, «HSBC», and «Faisal Islamic Bank »Are the Fastest-Growing Private Sector Banks in Institutional Deposits in 2025Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:18:08 +02002026-04-19T14:18:08+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank Tops the List, HSBC Comes in Second</h3><h3>Stock Exchange-Listed Banks Secure 4 Spots in the Top 10</h3><h3>Foreign Banking Groups Dominate, Capturing 8 Positions Among the Fastest 10 Growing Banks</h3><h3>Islamic Banks Claim 3 Spots in the Top 10</h3><h3>Institutional Deposits Decline at 6 Private Sector Banks</h3>«The First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in institutional deposits during 2025 has revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 50.2%. The bank’s institutional deposits portfolio rose to EGP 171.73 billion by the end of 2025, up from EGP 114.34 billion at the end of 2024.«HSBC» secured second place, with its institutional deposits portfolio growing by 48.7% over the past year to reach EGP 143.34 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 96.41 billion at the end of 2024.«Faisal Islamic Bank» came in third with a growth rate of 38.6% during 2025, as its institutional deposits portfolio climbed to EGP 5.84 billion by the end of 2025, from EGP 4.21 billion at the end of 2024.«The First Bank» list tracked total institutional deposits at 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which 2025 financial data were available. It showed that 15 banks recorded positive growth rates, while six banks posted notable declines.The ranking highlighted a strong performance by foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, which dominated eight positions in the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks. These were: HSBC, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt, First Abu Dhabi Bank – Egypt, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt, Attijariwafa Bank, Emirates NBD – Egypt, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, and Crédit Agricole.The data also showed an outstanding performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which captured four spots among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in institutional deposits during 2025. These were: Suez Canal Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and Crédit Agricole.Islamic banks claimed three positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in institutional deposits during 2025. Faisal Islamic Bank ranked third, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank placed sixth, and Kuwait Finance House secured ninth place.It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as those in which private ownership exceeds 50% of total capital, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12750https://en.firstbankeg.com/12750Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT» and «CIB» are the Fastest-Growing Private Sector Banks in Customer Loans Over the Last 5 YearsSun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:41 +02002026-04-19T13:00:41+02:00<h3 data-end="204" data-start="130" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. «BANK NXT» comes in second</h3><h3 data-end="525" data-start="206" dir="ltr">Listed banks capture 4 seats among the top ten</h3><h3 data-end="525" data-start="206" dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups strengthen their presence.. securing 6 positions among the fastest 10 growing banks</h3><h3 data-end="525" data-start="206" dir="ltr">Islamic banks seize 3 seats among the top ten</h3><h3 data-end="525" data-start="206" dir="ltr">«CIB» reinforces its leadership in the sector.. largest in portfolio size and value increase over the last 5 years</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in customer financing over the last 5 years revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a compound annual growth rate of 47.1%, as its customer loan portfolio rose to EGP 122.37 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 17.77 billion at the end of 2020.BANK NXT ranked second, with its customer loan portfolio growing at a CAGR of 37.3% over the last 5 years, reaching EGP 48.32 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 9.92 billion at the end of 2020.The Commercial International Bank «CIB» came in third place with a CAGR of 33.5% over 5 years, as its customer loan portfolio rose to EGP 503.36 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 118.85 billion at the end of 2020.The «First Bank» list tracked customer financing across 19 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available over the last 5 years. It showed that all monitored banks achieved positive growth rates, while «FABMISR» and «ABC» were excluded to ensure accuracy of comparison.The ranking highlighted strong performance by Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, as Gulf banks secured 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, namely: «Al Ahli Kuwait – Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait», «Al Baraka Bank», and «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt».The data also showed strong performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, as they secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer loans over the last 5 years, namely Suez Canal Bank, «CIB», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank», and «Al Baraka Bank».Islamic banks secured 3 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer financing during 2025, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ranked sixth on the list, Al Baraka Bank came in ninth, and Kuwait Finance House ranked tenth.It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as banks in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12745https://en.firstbankeg.com/12745Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», and «ADIB – Egypt» Lead Private Sector Banks in Retail Deposit Growth During 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list followed by BANK NXT in second placeListed banks secure 4 spots among the topThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:21:57 +02002026-04-16T15:21:57+02:00<section data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-16" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:e2edc552-0bc1-47e8-8074-1bdd1442bf04-7" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="368" data-start="116">Suez Canal Bank tops the list… followed by «BANK NXT» in second place</h3><h3 data-end="368" data-start="116">Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top 10</h3><h3 data-end="368" data-start="116">Arab banking groups dominate, capturing 7 positions among the fastest-growing banks</h3><h3 data-end="368" data-start="116">Islamic banks claim 3 spots within the top 10</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in terms of retail deposits during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first with a growth rate of 76.6%, as its retail deposit portfolio increased to EGP 37.32 bn by end-2025, compared to EGP 21.13 bn at end-2024.BANK NXT secured second place, with retail deposits growing by 60.6% خلال 2025, reaching EGP 34.46 bn by year-end, compared to EGP 21.45 bn at end-2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt came third, recording a growth rate of 55% خلال 2025, with its retail deposit portfolio rising to EGP 134.57 bn by end-2025, versus EGP 86.80 bn at end-2024.The «First Bank» ranking tracked total retail deposits across 21 private sector banks operating within the Egyptian banking system for which financial data were available in 2025, showing that all banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking also highlighted the strong performance of Arab banking groups operating in Egypt, which dominated 7 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private banks. These include: «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt», «Emirates NBD – Egypt», «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Attijariwafa Bank», «Al Baraka Bank», «Al Ahli Kuwaiti – Egypt», and «First Abu Dhabi Bank – Egypt».In addition, listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange demonstrated solid performance, securing 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in retail deposits during 2025. These are: Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», «saib», and «Al Baraka Bank».Islamic banks captured 3 spots within the top 10, with «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt» ranking third, «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» in fifth place, and «Al Baraka Bank» in eighth place.It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as those in which private ownership exceeds 50% of total capital, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/12733https://en.firstbankeg.com/12733First Bank«First Bank» reveals the latest edition of the Top 100 Arab Banks by customer’s Deposits The UAE banking sector tops the list with 19 banks, while Egyptian banks secure 12 positions.The Jordanian banThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:58 +02002026-04-16T11:30:58+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">The UAE banking sector tops the list with 19 banks, while Egyptian banks secure 12 positions</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The Jordanian banking sector captures 11 spots in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Saudi banks hold 10 positions in the list</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Nine Kuwaiti banks are included, while Moroccan banks secure 8 spots</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Qatar and Bahrain are each represented by 7 banks, while Tunisia is represented by 6 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Oman participates with 5 banks, while Algeria and Lebanon have limited representation with 2 banks each</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestine and Iraq are each represented by only one bank </h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the top 100 Arab banks by customer deposit size by the end of 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector topped the Arab landscape with 19 banks, accounting for 30% of the total deposits in the list.Egyptian banks secured 12 positions in the ranking, capturing about 8% of total deposits, while the Jordanian banking sector held 11 positions, although its contribution to total deposits remained limited at around 3%.Saudi banks strengthened their presence in the ranking with 10 positions, controlling approximately 25% of total deposits.In the same context, Kuwait participated with 9 banks, accounting for around 8% of total deposits, while Moroccan banks secured 8 positions, capturing about 6% of the list’s total deposits.Despite Qatar and Bahrain having the same number of banks (7 each), Qatari banks accounted for around 10% of total deposits, compared to only about 3% for Bahraini banks. Oman was represented by 5 banks, with a share of around 2% of total deposits.As for countries with limited contribution, whose shares did not exceed 1% of total deposits—Tunisian banks held 6 positions, while Algeria and Lebanon were each represented by 2 banks, and Palestine and Iraq recorded minimal presence with one bank each.The ranking was based on ordering banks according to the size of customer deposits announced by the end of 2025 and denominated in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool across banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data were not available to ensure accuracy and reliability of the methodology.Regarding the top 10 Arab banks by customer deposits by the end of 2025, the first eight banks maintained their positions unchanged compared to the «First Bank» list of the top 100 Arab banks by deposits at the end of September 2025, while the ninth and tenth positions witnessed a swap in rankings.Qatar National Bank ranked first, with deposits of about USD 261.40 bn by the end of 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank came in second place, with customer deposits of about USD 228.92 bn by the end of 2025.Emirates NBD ranked third, with deposits of USD 214.01 bn by the end of the same year.Al Rajhi Bank secured fourth place, with deposits of USD 177.91 bn by the end of December.Saudi National Bank ranked fifth, with a deposit portfolio of USD 169.59 bn by the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank held sixth place, with deposits of USD 136.07 bn by the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt ranked seventh, with deposits of USD 121.57 bn by the end of 2025.Riyad Bank came in eighth place, with customer deposits of about USD 88.44 bn by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Dubai Islamic Bank and SAB swapped positions, as Dubai Islamic Bank moved up to ninth place with deposits of about USD 87.18 bn by the end of 2025, while SAB declined to tenth place with deposits of USD 86.19 bn by the end of the same year.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across different Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.Top 100 Arab Bankshttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12725https://en.firstbankeg.com/12725First Bank«EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, and Kuwait Finance House – Egypt are the fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025EGBANK tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank.Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions amoWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:20:23 +02002026-04-15T14:20:23+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups capture half of the positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure 3 positions among the top ten </h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in retail lending during 2025 revealed that the Egyption Gulf Bank «EGBank» topped the ranking, with a growth rate of 117.3%, as its retail loan portfolio increased to EGP 34.86 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 16.05 bn by the end of 2024.Suez Canal Bank secured second place, with its retail loan portfolio growing by 110.2% during the past year, reaching EGP 11.55 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 5.49 bn by the end of 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, with a growth rate of 99.5% during 2025, as its retail financing portfolio rose to EGP 9.88 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.95 bn by the end of 2024.The «First Bank» list monitored total retail financing across 21 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available during 2025, and showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking revealed strong performance by Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, as they captured half of the positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, namely: «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt», «Al Baraka», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD».The data also showed solid performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025, namely: «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «saib».Islamic banks captured 3 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025, as Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked fourth, and Al Baraka Bank ranked sixth.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.private sector Banks,retail lendinghttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12718https://en.firstbankeg.com/12718First Bank Ratings CenterAttijariwafa Bank, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 yearsTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:54:34 +02002026-04-14T15:54:34+02:00<h3>Attijariwafa Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure 8 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>QNB Egypt strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value over the last 5 years</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in corporate deposits over the last 5 years showed that Attijariwafa Bank Egypt took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 45.1%, as its corporate deposit portfolio rose to 86.65 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 13.47 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) claimed the second place, with its corporate deposit portfolio growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 43.6% over the last 5 years to reach 143.52 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 23.48 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in third place with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 42.6% over 5 years, as its corporate deposit portfolio climbed to 121 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 20.53 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the total corporate deposits of 19 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data over the last 5 years. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates. FABMISR and Bank ABC were excluded for the accuracy of the comparison.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as foreign banks took 8 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: Attijariwafa Bank, ADIB Egypt, ADCB Egypt, NBK Egypt, ABK Egypt, QNB Egypt, HSBC, and Credit Agricole.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 4 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 years. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, QNB, and Credit Agricole.Islamic banks secured one position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 years, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the second place on the list.On the other hand, QNB Egypt was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its corporate deposit portfolio grew by about 368.68 billion EGP over the last 5 years to reach 491.70 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 123.02 billion EGP at the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12715https://en.firstbankeg.com/12715First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing private sector banks in net customer loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second Listed banks take half of the spots among the topTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:15 +02002026-04-14T14:10:15+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second </h3><h3>Listed banks take half of the spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Gulf groups dominate and secure 6 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in net customer loans during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 63.3%. Its net customer loan portfolio rose to 122.37 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 74.94 billion EGP at the end of 2024.BANK NXT claimed the second place, as its net customer loan portfolio increased by 60.6% during last year to reach 48.32 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 30.09 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in third place with a growth rate of 53.4% during 2025. Its net customer loan portfolio climbed to 147.48 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 96.11 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the net customer loans of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that all the banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking showed a strong performance by Gulf groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 6 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, FABMISR, ADCB, ABK Egypt, QNB Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in net customer loans during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, CIB, EGBANK, and QNB Egypt.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in net customer loans during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the third place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in eighth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its net loan portfolio grew by about 162.41 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 503.36 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 340.96 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12707https://en.firstbankeg.com/12707First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Emirates NBD are the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks take 3 spots among the top tenForeigThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:12 +02002026-04-09T13:25:12+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take 3 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups dominate and secure 8 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 54.3%. Its customer deposit portfolio rose to 209.04 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 135.47 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place with a growth rate of 38.9% during 2025. Its customer deposit portfolio climbed to 278.09 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 200.28 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Emirates NBD Egypt took the third place, as its customer deposit portfolio increased by 32.5% during last year to reach 169.89 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 128.18 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total customer deposits of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that 20 banks achieved positive growth rates, while one bank saw a noticeable decline.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 8 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Emirates NBD Egypt, ADCB, FABMISR, Attijariwafa Bank, HSBC, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, and ABK Egypt.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in customer deposits during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and saib.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in deposits during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the second place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in eighth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its deposit portfolio grew by about 137.46 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 1.11 trillion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 967.90 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12705https://en.firstbankeg.com/12705First Bank Ratings Center«First Bank» releases the latest edition of the Largest 100 banks in Arab countriesThe UAE dominates the Arab banking scene with 18 banks and Jordan comes in second with 12 banksA balanced presThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:09:58 +02002026-04-09T10:09:58+02:00<h3>The UAE dominates the Arab banking scene with 18 banks and Jordan comes in second with 12 banks</h3><h3>A balanced presence for Egypt and Saudi Arabia with 10 banks each and Kuwait strengthens its position with 9 spots</h3><h3>Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco participate with 8 banks each and Oman secures 7 spots </h3><h3>4 Tunisian banks appear on the list and limited representation for Lebanon and Algeria with two banks each</h3><h3>Limited participation for Palestine and Iraq with only one bank each</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 banks in Arab countries at the end of 2025 revealed a clear dominance of the UAE banking sector, which led the scene with 18 banks in the ranking. This reflects the strength and regional spread of Emirati banks.Jordan came in second place with 12 banks, indicating the wide base of the Jordanian banking sector. Meanwhile, Egypt and Saudi Arabia had 10 banks each, with a noticeable difference in the size of assets between them.The Kuwaiti banking sector strengthened its presence with 9 spots. The list also showed a balanced presence for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco with 8 banks each, with the Qatari banking sector leading in terms of asset size.Oman recorded a presence of 7 banks, which is the lowest among Gulf countries in both number and asset size. Tunisia secured 4 spots in the ranking, compared to a limited representation for Lebanon and Algeria with two banks each.As for the lowest representation, it went to Palestine and Iraq with one bank each, reflecting the limited participation of these two sectors in the ranking.The ranking was based on ordering banks according to their total assets announced at the end of 2025 in US dollars. This provides a unified tool for comparison between different banking institutions. The ranking excluded banks that did not have official data available to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the method used.Regarding the most significant changes in the top ten Arab banks at the end of 2025, First Abu Dhabi Bank rose to the first place among Arab banks with assets reaching 382.23 billion dollars. Meanwhile, Qatar National Bank dropped to second place with an asset portfolio of 380.67 billion dollars.The banks from third to eighth place kept their positions without change compared to the First Bank list at the end of September 2025.Saudi National Bank took the third place with assets of 322.61 billion dollars, followed by Emirates NBD in fourth place with an asset portfolio of 317.04 billion dollars.Al Rajhi Bank controlled the fifth place with an asset portfolio of 278.15 billion dollars at the end of last December.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank occupied the sixth place with an asset size of about 210.64 billion dollars.National Bank of Egypt took the seventh place with an asset portfolio of about 191.03 billion dollars, and National Bank of Kuwait took the eighth place with assets of about 148.14 billion dollars.On the other hand, Kuwait Finance House and Riyad Bank swapped their positions. Kuwait Finance House rose to ninth place with assets of about 138.88 billion dollars, while Riyad Bank dropped to tenth place with assets of 138.50 billion dollars.It is important to mention that the ranking included the parent banking groups in different Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiary banks.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12703https://en.firstbankeg.com/12703First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Emirates NBD are the fastest-growing private sector banks in assets during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks take 3 spots among the top tenForeigWed, 08 Apr 2026 15:42:59 +02002026-04-08T15:42:59+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take 3 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure 7 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks in assets during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 49.9%. Its asset portfolio rose to 270.12 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 180.19 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place with a growth rate of 33% during 2025. Its asset portfolio climbed to 344.15 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 258.84 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Emirates NBD Egypt took the third place, as its asset portfolio increased by 30.6% during last year to reach 207.53 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 158.93 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total assets of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt. Foreign banks took 7 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks, which are: ADIB Egypt, Emirates NBD Egypt, ADCB, ABK Egypt, HSBC, Attijariwafa Bank, and Kuwait Finance House.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in assets during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and CIB.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in assets during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the second place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in ninth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its asset portfolio grew by about 226.83 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 1.44 trillion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 1.21 trillion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12697https://en.firstbankeg.com/12697«BANK NXT», «EGBANK», and «CIB» Lead as Fastest-Growing Private Sector Banks in Net Profits During 2025Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:15 +02002026-04-07T15:37:15+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«BANK NXT» Tops the List… «EGBANK» Ranks Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign Groups Capture 6 Spots Among Top 10 Fastest-Growing Private Banks in Net Profits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Secure 2 Positions Within Top 10</h3><h3 dir="ltr">8 Banks Record Noticeable Declines in Net Profits During 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintains Leadership as Most Profitable Private Sector Bank</h3>Revealed «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in terms of net profits during 2025 showed that «BANK NXT» topped the list with a growth rate of 79.6%, after achieving net profits of EGP 3.18 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 1.77 bn in 2024.«EGBANK» ranked second with a growth rate of 60.2%, recording net profits of EGP 4.09 bn in 2025, versus EGP 2.55 bn in 2024.Meanwhile, «CIB» came in third place, posting net profits of EGP 81.81 bn during 2025, compared to EGP 55.43 bn in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 47.6%, while continuing to lead as the most profitable private sector bank.The «First Bank» ranking tracked net profits of 21 private sector banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available for 2025. The results showed that 13 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 8 banks recorded notable declines, based on each bank’s standalone financial statements.Data also highlighted the strong performance of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, which captured 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net profits during 2025, including: «ADIB», «AlexBank», «ADCB», «Al Baraka», «ABC», and «Emirates NBD».The ranking also confirmed the continued outperformance of «CIB» as the most profitable private sector bank.On the Islamic banking front, «ADIB» and «Al Baraka» secured positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net profits, while other Islamic banks were absent from the leading ranks.A total of 8 private sector banks recorded noticeable declines in net profits during 2025 compared to 2024, including: «HSBC», «Attijariwafa Bank», «Crédit Agricole», «saib», «KFH – Egypt», «ABK – Egypt», «FABMISR», and «Faisal Islamic Bank».It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12694https://en.firstbankeg.com/12694First Bank«ADCB», Suez Canal Bank, and Arab African International Bank are the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five yearsADCB tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank.Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions amongTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:30 +02002026-04-07T12:45:30+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«ADCB» tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups strengthen their presence, capturing 7 spots among the fastest-growing 10 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure a single position among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» reinforces its leadership in the sector, ranking as the largest in portfolio size and absolute growth over the past five years </h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in customer deposits over the last five years revealed that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank «ADCB» topped the ranking, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%, as its deposit portfolio increased to EGP 150.49 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 29.08 bn by the end of 2020.Suez Canal Bank secured second place, with its deposit portfolio growing at a compound annual growth rate of 36.4% over the last five years, reaching EGP 209.04 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 44.34 bn by the end of 2020.Arab African International Bank ranked third, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.8% over five years, as its deposit portfolio rose to EGP 687.08 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 154.30 bn by the end of 2020.The «First Bank» list monitored total customer deposits at 19 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available over the last five years. All banks under review recorded positive growth rates, while «FABMISR» and «ABC» were excluded to ensure comparability.The ranking revealed strong performance by foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, as foreign banks captured 7 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, namely: «ADCB», «ADIB-Egypt», «Attijariwafa», «ABK-Egypt», «NBK-Egypt», «Emirates-NBD», and «QNB-Egypt».The data also showed solid performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five years, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt», «QNB-Egypt», and «CIB».Islamic banks captured one position among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five years, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked third on the list.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked as the largest in terms of portfolio size and absolute growth during the period under review, as its deposit portfolio increased by about EGP 765.27 bn over the last five years, reaching EGP 1.11 tn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 340.09 bn by the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.private sector Banks,customer deposits Portfolioshttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12684https://en.firstbankeg.com/12684«Faisal Islamic Bank», «Al Baraka Bank», and «United Bank» Lead Retail Deposit Concentration Among EGX-Listed Banks by End-2025Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:04:09 +02002026-04-06T13:04:09+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">EGX-listed banks allocate 48.5% of total deposits to retail segment by end-2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Retail deposits account for 49.2% of total deposits in listed private sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Retail deposits represent 43% of total deposits in listed public sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks listed on the EGX allocate 68% of their deposits to retail segment</h3>First Bank’s ranking of retail deposit concentration among banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange by the end of 2025 revealed that «Faisal Islamic Bank» ranked first, recording a concentration ratio of 97.01%, with retail deposits amounting to EGP 189.64 bn out of total customer deposits of EGP 195.47 bn.«Al Baraka Bank» secured second place with a concentration ratio of 67.54%, as its retail deposit portfolio reached EGP 82.88 bn, compared to total deposits of EGP 122.72 bn by the end of 2025.«United Bank» ranked third, posting a concentration ratio of 62.96%, with retail deposits totaling EGP 47.73 bn out of overall deposits of EGP 75.82 bn by the end of 2025.The ranking tracks the deposit composition strategies of all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, with a focus on the diversification of retail products and savings instruments aimed at attracting individual customers. It is based on the ratio of retail deposits to total deposits, providing an indicator of the extent to which banks rely on retail funding.Data showed that retail deposits across all listed banks—totaling 12 institutions—accounted for 48.5% of total customer deposits by the end of 2025.At the private sector level, listed banks allocated 49.2% of their deposits to retail segment, with retail deposits reaching EGP 1.50 tn out of total deposits of EGP 3.05 tn.For public sector banks listed on the exchange, retail deposits accounted for 43% of total deposits, with retail portfolios amounting to EGP 173.38 bn out of EGP 400.71 bn in total deposits by the end of 2025.As for Islamic banks listed on the exchange, retail deposits represented 68% of total deposits, with retail portfolios reaching EGP 407.09 bn out of total deposits of EGP 596.29 bn.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of December 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12675https://en.firstbankeg.com/12675«ADCB», Suez Canal Bank, and «ADIB Egypt» Lead Fastest-Growing Private Sector Banks in Assets Over 5 YearsSun, 05 Apr 2026 13:26:36 +02002026-04-05T13:26:36+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«ADCB» tops the list… Suez Canal Bank ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top 10</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups strengthen their presence… capturing 7 positions among the fastest-growing banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure a single position within the top 10</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» reinforces its sector leadership… recording the largest portfolio and an increase exceeding EGP 1 tn over 5 years</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing private sector banks in assets over the past five years revealed that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank «ADCB» ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.4%, with its asset portfolio rising to EGP 173.97 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 34.30 bn at the end of 2020.Suez Canal Bank secured second place, with its asset portfolio growing at a CAGR of 37.8% over the past five years, reaching EGP 270.12 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 54.32 bn at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» ranked third, recording a CAGR of 36.4% over five years, with its asset portfolio increasing to EGP 344.15 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 72.77 bn at the end of 2020.The First Bank ranking covered total assets of 19 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available over the past five years. All banks under review recorded positive growth rates, while «FABMISR» and «ABC» were excluded to ensure comparability.The ranking highlighted the strong performance of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, as foreign banks captured 7 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks. These included: «ADCB», «ADIB Egypt», «ABK Egypt», «Attijariwafa Bank», «NBK Egypt», «QNB Egypt», and «Emirates NBD».Data also showed strong performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in assets over the past five years. These included: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB Egypt», «CIB», and «QNB Egypt».Islamic banks captured a single position within the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, with «ADIB Egypt» ranking third on the list.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank «CIB» recorded the largest asset portfolio and the highest absolute increase during the period under review, with its assets rising by EGP 1.01 tn over five years, reaching EGP 1.44 tn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 426.14 bn at the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as banks in which private ownership exceeds 50% of total capital, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12667https://en.firstbankeg.com/12667«First Bank» List of the Top 100 Most Profitable Banks in the Middle East and North AfricaThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:56:16 +02002026-04-02T13:56:16+02:00<h3 dir="auto">The UAE Leads with 15 Banks.. Egypt Ranks Second with 13 Banks</h3><h3 dir="auto">Turkey Records a Strong Presence with 12 Banks.. Saudi Arabia Strengthens its Position with 10 Banks</h3><h3 dir="auto">9 Banks for Both Qatar and Kuwait.. Jordanian Banks Secure 8 Seats</h3><h3 dir="auto">Balanced Representation for Bahrain and Morocco with 7 Banks Each</h3><h3 dir="auto">6 Omani Banks Appear in the Ranking.. Limited Presence for Iraq with Two Banks</h3><h3 dir="auto">One Bank Each for Palestine and Lebanon within the List of the Top 100 Most Profitable Banks</h3>«First Bank» ranking of the top 100 most profitable banks in the Middle East and North Africa during the first nine months of 2025 revealed that Emirati banks topped the regional banking scene, securing 15 positions within the list, benefiting from their strong financial positions and the diversity of their operational activities.Egyptian banks came in an advanced position with a strong presence of 13 seats, followed by Turkish banks which recorded a strong presence in the ranking with 12 positions.Saudi banks secured 10 positions inside the ranking, while Qatar and Kuwait each obtained 9 seats.On the level of medium representation, Jordanian banks reserved 8 seats within the list, while Bahrain and Morocco recorded equal representation with 7 positions each, while the Sultanate of Oman participated with 6 banks.In contrast, the representation was limited for Iraq with two seats, and Palestine and Lebanon with one seat each.The ranking was based on arranging the banks according to the announced net profits measured in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which no official data is available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.On the level of the top 10 most profitable banks within the list, Emirates NBD bank topped the ranking with net profits of approximately USD 5.16 bn during the first nine months of 2025.The National Bank of Saudi Arabia secured the second place, after its net profits reached about USD 4.96 bn during the first nine months of 2025.Al Rajhi Bank seized the third place, as its net profits reached about USD 4.92 bn during the first nine months of 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank «FAB UAE» captured the fourth place, with net profits of about USD 4.37 bn during the first nine months of 2025.Qatar National Bank «QNB» took the fifth place, recording net profits of approximately USD 3.59 bn during the first nine months of 2025.The National Bank of Egypt occupied the sixth place with net profits amounting to USD 2.76 bn during the first nine months of 2025.Ziraat Bankasi came in the seventh place, with net profits of about USD 2.73 bn during the first nine months of last year.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ranked eighth, after recording net profits of USD 2.21 bn during the first nine months of 2025.Riyad Bank occupied the ninth place, recording net profits of approximately USD 2.08 bn during the first nine months of 2025.As for the tenth place, it went to Kuwait Finance House bank, with net profits reaching USD 1.85 bn during the first nine months of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in the various countries of the Middle East and North Africa and did not include the foreign subsidiary banks.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12659https://en.firstbankeg.com/12659First Bank«EGBANK», «HD Bank», and «saib» are the banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange most concentrated in retail lending by end of 2025Banks listed on the exchange allocate 21.9% of their total lending to individualsPrivate sector banks listed oWed, 01 Apr 2026 13:56:03 +02002026-04-01T13:56:03+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Banks listed on the exchange allocate 21.9% of their total lending to individuals</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks listed on the exchange allocate 21% of their lending to retail loans</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Retail loans account for 29% of total lending at public banks listed on the exchange</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks listed on the exchange allocate 28% of their total lending to individuals</h3>The «First Bank» list of the concentration ratio of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in retail lending by the end of 2025 revealed that the Egyptian Gulf Bank «EGBANK» topped the ranking, with a concentration ratio of 52.64%, as its retail loan portfolio reached EGP 34.86 bn, while its total loans recorded EGP 66.23 bn.Housing and Development Bank secured second place, with a concentration ratio of 50.11%, as its retail loan portfolio reached EGP 28.21 bn, while its total loans portfolio recorded EGP 79.19 bn by the end of 2025.The Arab International Bank «saib» ranked third, with a concentration ratio of 35.62%, as its retail loan portfolio reached EGP 28.21 bn, while its total loans recorded about EGP 79.19 bn by the end of 2025.The list monitors the lending structure of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks), specifically at the level of retail lending, and is based on the ratio (Retail Loans / Total Customer Loans) to provide an indicator of how concentrated a bank’s loan portfolio is in retail lending.The data revealed that banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) allocated about 21.9% of their total lending to the retail segment by the end of 2025.At the level of private sector listed banks, retail lending accounted for 21.03% of total lending, with retail loan portfolios reaching EGP 335.78 bn out of total customer loans of about EGP 1.60 tn by the end of 2025.As for public sector banks, they allocated about 29.45% of their total lending to the retail segment, with retail loan portfolios reaching EGP 56.17 bn out of total loans of about EGP 190.75 bn by the end of 2025.Regarding Islamic banks, they allocated about 28.21% of their total lending to individuals, with retail loan portfolios reaching EGP 70.72 bn out of total loans of EGP 250.65 bn by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all values mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of December 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12654https://en.firstbankeg.com/12654Suez Canal Bank, «EBank», and «CIB» Lead Listed Egyptian Banks in Corporate Lending Focus During 2025Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:42 +02002026-04-01T10:37:42+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Listed banks allocate 78% of total lending to corporates</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector listed banks direct 79% of their lending toward corporates</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Public sector listed banks allocate 71% of total lending to corporates</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic listed banks channel 72% of their total financing to corporates</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of corporate lending concentration among banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange by the end of 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, with a concentration ratio of 90.91%, as its corporate loan portfolio reached EGP 115.49 bn, out of total loans of EGP 127.04 bn.The Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second, with a concentration ratio of 84.08%, as its corporate lending portfolio stood at EGP 72.94 bn, compared to total loans of EGP 86.75 bn by the end of 2025.The Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» secured third place, with a concentration ratio of 82.96%, as its corporate loan portfolio reached EGP 449.13 bn, out of total loans of EGP 541.41 bn by the end of 2025.The ranking tracks the lending composition of all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks), with a particular focus on corporate financing. It is based on the metric (Corporate Loans / Total Customer Loans), providing an indicator of how concentrated each bank’s lending portfolio is toward corporate clients.Data showed that listed banks in Egypt (12 banks) directed 78% of their total lending toward the corporate sector by the end of 2025.At the level of private sector listed banks, corporate lending accounted for 79% of total financing, with corporate loans reaching EGP 1.26 tn out of total customer loans of EGP 1.60 tn by the end of 2025.Public sector banks allocated 71% of their total lending to corporates, as their corporate loan portfolios reached EGP 150.15 bn, out of total loans of EGP 210.63 bn by the end of 2025.As for Islamic banks, they directed 72% of their financing toward corporates, with corporate lending reaching EGP 179.93 bn, out of total loans of EGP 250.65 bn by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements disclosed by each bank as of December 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12639https://en.firstbankeg.com/12639«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and Suez Canal Bank Lead Listed Egyptian Banks in Strengthening Their Financial Positions During 2025Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:20:57 +02002026-03-30T13:20:57+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» Tops the List, Followed by «QNB Egypt»</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private banks capture 4 out of the top 5 positions among the most asset-growing listed banks, compared to only one position for public banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups secure two seats among the top five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks are represented by one bank among the top five asset-growing listed banks</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the most asset-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange during 2025 revealed that the Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» topped the list, as its asset portfolio increased by about EGP 226.83 bn, reaching EGP 1.44 tn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 1.21 tn at the end of 2024.«QNB Egypt» secured second place, as its asset portfolio rose by approximately EGP 106.58 bn during the year, recording EGP 915.56 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 808.98 bn at the end of 2024.Suez Canal Bank ranked third, after its asset portfolio increased by about EGP 89.93 bn during 2025, reaching EGP 270.12 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 180.19 bn at the end of 2024.The ranking tracks the increase in the financial positions of all listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange (a total of 12 banks) for which financial data were available for the analysis period, and showed that all banks recorded growth in their asset portfolios during 2025.The list revealed the dominance of private sector banks, which captured 4 out of the top 5 positions among the most asset-growing listed banks in 2025, including «CIB», «QNB Egypt», Suez Canal Bank, and «ADIB».Public sector banks accounted for only one position among the top five, with Housing and Development Bank ranking fifth in the list.Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt secured two positions among the top five, with «QNB Egypt» ranking second and «ADIB» ranking fourth.At the level of Islamic banks, one bank was represented among the top five asset-growing listed banks, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked fourth, after its asset portfolio increased by about EGP 85.31 bn during 2025, reaching EGP 344.15 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 258.84 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all the values mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements disclosed by each bank as of December 2025.