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FirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/First digital institution in Egypt for financial and banking ratings arجميع الحقوق محفوظة © 2026 FirstBankSat, 18 Apr 2026 01:51:18 +0200https://en.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/SiteImages/Logo.pngFirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/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 List of the Top 100 Arab Banks by Deposit Size by the End of 2025The 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 CenterFirst Bank releases the latest edition of the top 100 banks in Arab countriesThu, 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.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12633https://en.firstbankeg.com/12633«CIB», «QNB» Egypt and «Housing and Development Bank» Achieve the Highest Profits Among Listed Egyptian Banks in 2025Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:42:36 +02002026-03-29T14:42:36+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» Seizes the Top Spot.. «QNB» Egypt Comes in Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private banks secure 4 seats among the top 5 listed banks in profit achievement, against only one seat for public banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr"> Foreign banking groups reserve 3 positions among the top five </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks participate with one seat among the top 5 listed banks in profits</h3>«First Bank»’s list of the listed Egyptian banks that achieved the highest profits during 2025 revealed that Commercial International Bank - Egypt «CIB» topped the list, after its profits reached approximately 81.81 EGP bn.Qatar National Bank - Egypt «QNB» Egypt secured the second position, with net profits of approximately 29.12 EGP bn during 2025.Housing and Development Bank came in third place, recording net profits of approximately 17.21 EGP bn during the past year.«First Bank»’s list monitored the net profits of all listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) for which financial data was available during 2025.The list showed that private sector banks secured 4 seats among the top 5 listed banks in terms of profits achieved during 2025, including: «CIB», «QNB» Egypt, «ADIB», and «Crédit Agricole».Public banks, on the other hand, occupied only one seat among the top five, with Housing and Development Bank coming in third place in the list.Regarding foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they reserved 3 seats among the top 5 listed banks in profit achievement, represented by: «QNB» Egypt, «ADIB», and «Crédit Agricole».Islamic banks secured one seat among the top five, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt «ADIB» took the fourth position with net profits of 12.22 EGP bn during 2025.It is worth noting that all values mentioned in the above analysis are according to the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of December 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12617https://en.firstbankeg.com/12617First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and Housing and Development Bank are the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in deposits after neutralizing exchange rate effects during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list and ADIB Egypt follows.Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, coSat, 28 Mar 2026 11:34:20 +02002026-03-28T11:34:20+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list… and «ADIB – Egypt» follows Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, compared to 2 seats for public banks Gulf groups hold one position among the top 5 fastest-growing listed banks in deposits after neutralizing exchange rate effects Islamic banks secure a single seat among the top five</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in customer deposits after neutralizing exchange rate effects during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the ranking, with a growth rate after neutralization of 57.48%, bringing its deposit portfolio to EGP 209.04 bn by the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank «ADIB – Egypt» secured second place, with a growth rate after neutralizing exchange rate effects of 41.56% during the past year, bringing its customer deposits portfolio to EGP 278.09 bn by the end of 2025.Housing and Development Bank ranked third, with a growth rate after neutralizing exchange rate effects of 23.84% during 2025, recording customer deposits of EGP 179.13 bn by the end of last December.The ranking reflects the real growth in customer deposit portfolios of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange during 2025. It is worth noting that the «First Bank» list included all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) for which the required financial data were available.The list revealed the dominance of the private sector at the top, with private banks capturing 3 positions, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and «saib».Public banks, on the other hand, secured 2 positions, including: Housing and Development Bank and United Bank.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they captured a single position among the top 5 fastest-growing listed banks in deposits after neutralizing exchange rate effects, represented by «ADIB – Egypt», reinforcing its position as the only Gulf and Islamic bank to rank among the top five.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/12609https://en.firstbankeg.com/12609«First Bank» List of the Top 100 Lending Banks in the Middle East and North AfricaWed, 25 Mar 2026 17:09:46 +02002026-03-25T17:09:46+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">UAE Leads the Ranking with 16 Banks… Jordan Comes Second with 11 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Saudi Arabia Strengthens Its Presence with 10 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Kuwait and Turkey Maintain Strong Representation with 9 Banks Each</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Balanced Representation for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco with 8 Banks Each</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Oman Records 7 Banks… Egypt Represented by 6 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Five Tunisian Banks Among the Top 100 Lenders in MENA</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Presence of Algerian Banks with Only Two Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestine Represented by One Bank in the Ranking</h3>The «First Bank» list of the top 100 lending banks in the Middle East and North Africa by the end of September 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector led the ranking, securing 16 positions, reflecting its regional leadership in lending activity and benefiting from strong economic momentum and diversified financing opportunities.Jordanian banks ranked second with 11 banks, maintaining solid credit momentum and demonstrating resilience in expanding loan portfolios despite surrounding geopolitical challenges.In the Saudi market, banks showed strong presence with 10 banks, highlighting their expanding lending activities and growing role in supporting economic growth.Meanwhile, Kuwait and Turkey reinforced their positions with 9 banks each, while the list showed balanced representation for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco, with 8 banks per country.On the other hand, Oman recorded 7 banks, while the Egyptian banking sector was represented by 6 banks within the ranking.Tunisian banks accounted for 5 banks, whereas Algeria’s representation remained limited to only two banks, and Palestine was represented by one bank in the classification.The ranking was based on banks’ total loan portfolios denominated in US dollars, providing a unified benchmark for comparison across banking institutions. It excluded banks lacking officially disclosed financial data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the methodology.Regarding the top 10 banks in the ranking, «QNB Group» secured first place with total loans reaching approximately 274.50 USD bn by the end of September 2025.«Al Rajhi Bank» ranked second, with a loan portfolio of around 201.59 USD bn.«Saudi National Bank » came third, recording loans of approximately 193.35 USD bn.«Emirates NBD» ranked fourth, with total loans of about 164.34 USD bn.«First Abu Dhabi Bank » secured fifth place, with a loan portfolio reaching approximately 162.29 USD bn.«Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank» came sixth, with total loans of around 109.27 USD bn.«Riyad Bank» ranked seventh, with loans amounting to approximately 98.39 USD bn.«Ziraat Bankası» secured eighth place, recording total loans of about 94.13 USD bn.«National Bank of Egypt (NBE)» came ninth, with total loans reaching approximately 91.54 USD bn.Finally, «National Bank of Kuwait » ranked tenth, with a loan portfolio of around 85.25 billion USD by the end of September 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across the MENA region, excluding their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12606https://en.firstbankeg.com/12606«Suez Canal Bank», «ADIB-Egypt», and «Housing & Development Bank» Lead EGX-Listed Banks in Asset Growth After Exchange Rate Adjustment in 2025Suez Canal Bank Tops the List ADIB Comes SecondPrivate Banks Capture 3 Spots Among the Top Five, Versus TwoWed, 25 Mar 2026 15:47:32 +02002026-03-25T15:47:32+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Tops the List… «ADIB» Comes Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private Banks Capture 3 Spots Among the Top Five, Versus Two for Public Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Secure One Position Among the Top Five Fastest-Growing Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banking Groups Represented by One Bank Among the Top Five</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of total assets—after adjusting for exchange rate effects during 2025—revealed that «Suez Canal Bank» ranked first, recording a growth rate of 51.8%, with its total assets reaching 270.12 billion EGP by the end of 2025.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt)» came in second place, with a growth rate of 34.9% after exchange rate adjustment during 2025, as its total assets reached 344.15 billion EGP by year-end.«Housing & Development Bank» secured third place, recording a growth rate of 23.7% after exchange rate adjustment in 2025, with total assets reaching 229.8 billion EGP by the end of the year.The ranking reflects the real growth in total asset portfolios of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange during 2025. It is worth noting that the «First Bank» list covered all 12 listed banks for which the required financial data were available.The list also highlighted the dominance of private sector banks, which secured three positions among the top five, including «Suez Canal Bank», «ADIB-Egypt», and «CIB».Meanwhile, public banks captured two positions, namely «Housing & Development Bank» and «United Bank».At the level of Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured one position among the top five fastest-growing banks, represented by «ADIB-Egypt», reinforcing its position as the only Gulf and Islamic bank within the top five.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements disclosed by each bank as of December 2025. https://en.firstbankeg.com/12600https://en.firstbankeg.com/12600«Suez Canal Bank», «ADIB-Egypt», and «CIB» Lead EGX-Listed Banks in Loan Growth After Exchange Rate Adjustment in 2025Suez Canal Bank Tops the List ADIB Comes SecondPrivate Banks Capture the Top Five Positions with No PresencTue, 24 Mar 2026 16:32:06 +02002026-03-24T16:32:06+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Tops the List… «ADIB» Comes Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private Banks Capture the Top Five Positions with No Presence of Public Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banking Groups Secure Two Spots Among the Fastest-Growing Top 5 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Hold One Position Among the Top Five</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of customer loans—after adjusting for exchange rate effects during 2025—revealed that «Suez Canal Bank» ranked first, recording a growth rate of 64.6%, with its loan portfolio reaching 122.37 USD bnby the end of 2025.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt)» came in second place, achieving a growth rate of 55.6% after exchange rate adjustment during 2025, with total customer financing reaching 147.48 USD bnby year-end.«Commercial International Bank (CIB)» ranked third, with a growth rate of 40.7% after exchange rate adjustment in 2025, as its customer loan portfolio reached 503.36 USD bn by the end of the year.The ranking reflects the real growth in customer loan portfolios of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange during 2025. It is worth noting that the «First Bank» list covered 12 listed banks for which the required financial data were available.The list also highlighted the dominance of private sector banks, which occupied the top five positions, including «Suez Canal Bank», «ADIB-Egypt», «CIB», «EGBANK», and «QNB Egypt».At the level of Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions among the top five fastest-growing banks, namely «ADIB-Egypt» and «QNB Egypt».As for Islamic banks, they captured one position among the top five, with «ADIB-Egypt» ranking second.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements disclosed by each bank as of December 2025. https://en.firstbankeg.com/12594https://en.firstbankeg.com/12594«First Bank» List of the Top 20 Islamic Banks GloballyTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:11:13 +02002026-03-24T12:11:13+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Al Rajhi Bank» Tops the «First Bank» List of the World’s Top 20 Islamic Banks… «Kuwait Finance House» Comes Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«Dubai Islamic Bank» Ranks Third… While «ADIB» and «Qatar Islamic Bank» Secure Fourth and Fifth Places Respectively</h3>The «First Bank» list of the top 20 Islamic banks globally by the end of 2025 revealed that «Al Rajhi Bank» ranked first in the Islamic banking sector, with total assets reaching approximately 278.15 USD bn.The ranking was based on banks’ total assets, denominated in US dollars, providing a unified benchmark for comparison across Islamic banking institutions. The list excluded banks for which official financial data were unavailable, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the adopted methodology.The classification covered parent Islamic banking groups across different countries, excluding their foreign subsidiaries.According to the ranking, «Kuwait Finance House» secured second place, with total assets amounting to approximately 138.88 USD bn by the end of 2025.«Dubai Islamic Bank» ranked third, with total assets reaching around 113.25 USD bn by the end of 2025.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)» came in fourth place, with assets totaling approximately 76.44 USD bn during the period under review.«Qatar Islamic Bank» secured fifth place, with total assets of about 60.48 USD bn by the end of 2025.«Masraf Al Rayan» ranked sixth, recording total assets of approximately 49.59 USD bn by the end of 2025.«Bank Albilad» came in seventh place, with assets reaching around 46.12 USD bn.«Bank Aljazira» ranked eighth, with total assets amounting to approximately 44.24 USD bn by the end of 2025.«Emirates Islamic Bank» secured ninth place, with total assets reaching about 39.69 USD bn.Finally, «Dukhan Bank» ranked tenth, with total assets of approximately 33.87 USD bn by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12587https://en.firstbankeg.com/12587First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and «EGBANK» are the fastest-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange in the retail banking sector during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list, with ADIB Egypt in second place.The private sector dominates the top five, withWed, 18 Mar 2026 13:33:07 +02002026-03-18T13:33:07+02:00<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list, with ADIB – Egypt in second place.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the top five, with no presence of public banks.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure two positions among the five fastest-growing listed banks in retail banking.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups claim two positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks. </h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing listed banks in Egypt’s retail banking sector during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the ranking, with its retail banking portfolio rising by an average of about 93.42% during 2025. This growth was driven by its individual loans portfolio, which increased by 110.2% to EGP 11.55 bn by the end of December, while its retail deposits reached EGP 37.32 bn, growing by 76.6% over the past year.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» claimed second place, with its retail banking portfolio rising by an average of about 64.89% during 2025. Its individual loans portfolio grew by 74.8% to EGP 48.33 bn by the end of December, while its retail deposits reached EGP 134.57 bn, recording a growth rate of 55% during the same period.The Egyptian Gulf Bank «EGBANK» secured third place, with its retail banking portfolio rising by an average of about 62.17% during 2025. Its individual loans portfolio increased by 117.3% to EGP 34.86 bn by the end of December, while its retail deposits reached EGP 26.35 bn, growing by 7.1% over the same period.The list, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their total retail banking portfolios during 2025, based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank.The classification was based on a composite index developed by First Bank to measure the growth of banks in both individual loans and retail deposits portfolios.The ranking revealed that private banks captured all positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in retail banking during 2025, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB», «EGBANK», «saib», and «Al Baraka».Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks: «ADIB – Egypt» and «Al Baraka», highlighting their presence not only as banks affiliated with Gulf groups but also as the only Islamic banks to appear among the top five.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of 2025.Exchange in the retail banking sectorhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12582https://en.firstbankeg.com/12582First Bank«EBank», «EGBANK», and «Crédit Agricole» are the best banks listed in terms of the assets-to-deposits coverage ratio by the end of 2025EBank tops the list and EGBANK ranks second.Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, compared to 2 seTue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:12 +02002026-03-17T12:55:12+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«EBank» tops the list… and «EGBANK» ranks second.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, compared to 2 seats for public banks.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure a single seat among the top 5 listed banks in terms of the assets-to-deposits coverage ratio.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign groups hold one seat among the top 5 listed banks. </h3>The «First Bank» list of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of the assets-to-deposits coverage ratio by the end of 2025 revealed that the Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» topped the ranking, as its assets-to-deposits coverage ratio reached 141.97%, with its total assets amounting to EGP 206.93 bn, while its total deposits recorded EGP 145.76 bn by the end of 2025.The Egyptian Gulf Bank «EGBANK» secured second place, as its assets-to-deposits coverage ratio reached 132.46%, with its total assets amounting to EGP 141.24 bn, while its total deposits recorded EGP 106.64 bn by the end of 2025.Crédit Agricole – Egypt ranked third, with a coverage ratio of 132.16% by the end of 2025, as the bank’s total assets reached EGP 145.64 bn, while its deposit portfolio recorded EGP 110.20 bn during the same period.The list, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (numbering 12 banks), showed that all banks enjoyed strong assets-to-deposits coverage ratios by the end of 2025.The assets-to-deposits coverage ratio reflects banks’ ability to cover customer deposits using their asset portfolios. It is calculated based on the ratio (Assets / Deposits) × 100, and the higher the ratio, the higher the level of safety provided by the bank to its depositors across different segments.The ranking revealed that private banks captured 3 seats among the top 5 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of the assets-to-deposits coverage ratio during 2025, namely: «EGBANK», «Crédit Agricole», and «Faisal Islamic Bank».Public banks, on the other hand, secured 2 positions among the top five, as «EBank» ranked first, while United Bank came in fifth place.At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they succeeded in capturing one seat among the top 5 listed banks, represented by «Crédit Agricole».As for Islamic banks, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt appeared among the top 5 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of the assets-to-deposits coverage ratio by the end of 2025.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of 2025.assets-to-deposits coverage ratiohttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12577https://en.firstbankeg.com/12577«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and «ADIB» Lead EGX-Listed Banks on the «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index in 2025CIB Tops the List QNB Egypt Comes SecondPrivate Sector Dominates 4 of the Top 5 Positions Compared to OnMon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:21 +02002026-03-16T13:00:21+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» Tops the List… «QNB Egypt» Comes Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private Sector Dominates 4 of the Top 5 Positions… Compared to One Seat for Public Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf Banking Groups Secure Two Spots Among the Top 5 Banks on the «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Capture One Position Among the Top Five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Customer Deposits Decline at Only One Listed Bank in 2025</h3>The «First Bank» list of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange according to the «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index for 2025 revealed that «Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB)» ranked first, after its customer deposit portfolio increased by about EGP 137.46 billion, reaching EGP 1.11 trillion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 967.90 billion at the end of 2024.«QNB Egypt» ranked second, as its customer deposit portfolio rose by around EGP 97.45 billion during 2025, reaching EGP 779.31 billion by the end of last December, compared with EGP 681.86 billion at the end of 2024.«Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)» secured third place, with an increase of EGP 77.81 billion during 2025, after its customer deposit portfolio reached EGP 278.09 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 200.28 billion at the end of 2024.The «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index monitored the value of increases in customer deposit portfolios across all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, totaling 12 banks, for which financial data were available during 2025.The data revealed that 11 banks succeeded in increasing the size of their customer deposit portfolios, while one bank recorded a noticeable decline during the period under analysis.The «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index was launched to measure savers’ trends and their confidence in placing deposits and certificates with Egyptian banks during a specific period. The index is based on the value of the increase in banks’ deposit portfolios, meaning that the bank attracting the largest volume of new deposits during 2025 ranks first on the index.The data also showed that private sector banks captured four of the top five positions in the ranking. These private banks include «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB», and «Suez Canal Bank».Meanwhile, public sector banks secured only one position among the top five, with «Housing & Development Bank» ranking fifth.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions among the top five banks on the «First Bank» Depositors’ Confidence Index, namely «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB».As for Islamic banks, they captured one position among the top five, with «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)» ranking third.Customer deposits declined at only one listed bank during 2025, as the deposit portfolio of «EGBANK» decreased by around EGP 5.33 billion, reaching EGP 106.64 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 111.97 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 standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025. https://en.firstbankeg.com/12575https://en.firstbankeg.com/12575First Bank Ratings CenterHousing and Development Bank, ADIB Egypt, and CIB are the best EGX listed banks in return on equity during 2025Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:20:54 +02002026-03-16T12:20:54+02:00<h3>Housing and Development Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt is the runner up</h3><h3>Private banks capture 4 seats among the top five compared to a single seat for public banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks secure one seat among the top 5 listed banks in return on average equity</h3><h3>Gulf groups reserve a single seat within the top 5 listed banks</h3>The First Bank list of the best EGX listed banks in return on equity during 2025 revealed that Housing and Development Bank topped the list with a rate of 55.69%, thanks to achieving net profits of 17.21 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked second with a return on average equity of 43.64%, thanks to achieving net profits of 12.22 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.Commercial International Bank (CIB) secured the third position with a return on average equity of 42.87%, thanks to achieving net profits of 81.81 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.The list, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that they all achieved positive rates in return on average equity, due to their success in achieving varying levels of net profits and none of them incurring losses during 2025.The return on average equity rate illustrates the ability of banks to invest owners equity to achieve appropriate profit levels during the period under analysis. The higher the return, the more it indicates the efficiency of banks in investing their shares to achieve suitable profit levels.The ranking revealed that private banks captured 4 seats within the list of the top 5 EGX listed banks in return on average equity during 2025, represented by ADIB Egypt, CIB, Suez Canal Bank, and EGBANK.As for public banks, they controlled a single seat among the top five, as Housing and Development Bank came in first place.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) occupied the second position, reinforcing its status as the only Gulf and Islamic bank among the top five.It should be noted that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12572https://en.firstbankeg.com/12572First Bank«CIB», «QNB – Egypt», and «ADIB» are the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange on the «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index during 2025CIB captures the top of the list and QNB Egypt follows it.The private sector dominates the top five positions Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:10:11 +02002026-03-15T14:10:11+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» captures the top of the list… and «QNB – Egypt» follows it. </h3><h3 dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the top five positions on the list, with a complete absence of public banks. </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf groups participate with two seats among the top 5 banks listed on the «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index.</h3>The «First Bank» list of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange on the «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index during 2025 revealed that the Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» topped the ranking, after its loan portfolio increased by about EGP 162.41 bn, reaching EGP 503.36 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 340.96 bn by the end of 2024.Qatar National Bank «QNB – Egypt» controlled the second position, as its customer loan portfolio rose by about EGP 96.63 bn during 2025, reaching EGP 440.65 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 344.01 bn by the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» captured third place, with an increase of EGP 51.37 bn during 2025, after its financing portfolio reached EGP 147.48 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 96.11 bn by the end of 2024.The «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index monitored the value of increases in customer loan portfolios at all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (which number 12 banks), for which financial data were available during 2025.The data revealed that all of them succeeded in increasing the size of their portfolios.The «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index measures the ability of banks operating in Egypt to offer credit products or loan products to attract customers, whether individuals or companies. It relies in its measurement on the absolute value of growth in total customer loans, which reflects the bank’s success in increasing the balance of its portfolio.The data also revealed the success of the private sector in capturing the top five positions on the list, with a complete absence of public banks. The private banks included: «CIB», «QNB – Egypt», «ADIB», Suez Canal Bank, and «EGBANK».Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they captured two positions among the top 5 banks listed on the «First Bank» Credit Competitiveness Index, namely: «QNB – Egypt» and «ADIB».As for Islamic banks, they captured one position among the top five, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked third.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of 2025.credit competitiveness indexhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12569https://en.firstbankeg.com/12569First Bank Ratings CenterHousing and Development Bank, CIB, and Credit Agricole are the best EGX listed banks in return on average assets during 2025Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:50:56 +02002026-03-15T13:50:56+02:00<h3>Housing and Development Bank leads the list and CIB is the runner up</h3><h3>Private banks capture 4 seats among the top five compared to a single seat for public banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks secure one seat among the top 5 listed banks in return on average assets </h3><h3>Foreign groups reserve 3 positions within the top 5 listed banks</h3>The First Bank list of the best EGX listed banks in return on average assets during 2025 revealed that Housing and Development Bank topped the list with a rate of 8.41%, thanks to achieving net profits of 17.21 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.Commercial International Bank (CIB) secured the second position with a return on average assets of 6.18%, thanks to achieving net profits of 81.81 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.Credit Agricole Egypt ranked third with a return on average assets of 5.1%, thanks to achieving net profits of 6.95 billion Egyptian pounds during 2025.The list, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that they all achieved positive rates in return on average assets, due to their success in achieving varying levels of net profits and none of them incurring losses during 2025.Return on average assets measures the efficiency of banks in investing their assets to achieve net profits during the period under analysis. The higher the return, the more it indicates the bank efficiency in investing its assets to achieve appropriate profit levels.The ranking revealed that private banks captured 4 seats within the list of the top 5 EGX listed banks in return on average assets during 2025, represented by CIB, Credit Agricole, ADIB Egypt, and QNB Egypt.As for public banks, they controlled a single seat among the top five, as Housing and Development Bank came in first place.Regarding foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they succeeded in capturing 3 seats within the list of the top 5 listed banks, which are Credit Agricole, ADIB Egypt, and QNB.On the level of Islamic banks, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt appeared within the list of the top 5 EGX listed banks in return on average assets during 2025.It should be noted that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12564https://en.firstbankeg.com/12564«Faisal Islamic», «AlexBank», and «Al Baraka» Lead Private Sector Banks in Retail Deposit Concentration by End-September 2025Faisal Islamic, AlexBank, and Al Baraka Lead Private Sector Banks in Retail Deposit Concentration by EndThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:53:40 +02002026-03-12T15:53:40+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Faisal Islamic», «AlexBank», and «Al Baraka» Lead Private Sector Banks in Retail Deposit Concentration by End-September 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«Faisal Islamic» Tops the List… Bank of Alexandria Follows</h3><h3 dir="ltr">EGX-Listed Banks Capture Half of the Top 10 Private Banks in Retail Deposit Concentration</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Strong Presence of Foreign Banking Groups… 7 Spots Among the Top Ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Secure 3 Positions Among the Top 10 Private Banks in Retail Deposit Concentration</h3>The «First Bank» list of private sector banks with the highest concentration in retail deposits by the end of September 2025 revealed that «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt» ranked first, recording a concentration ratio of 97.02%, after its retail deposit portfolio reached approximately EGP 184.85 billion, compared with total customer deposits of EGP 190.52 billion by the end of last September.«Bank of Alexandria» ranked second, with 81.67% of its total customer deposit portfolio concentrated in retail deposits, amounting to about EGP 141.61 billion, while its total customer deposits reached approximately EGP 173.40 billion by the end of September 2025.«Al Baraka Bank Egypt» came in third place, recording a concentration ratio of 66.95%, after its retail deposit portfolio reached about EGP 79.39 billion, compared with total customer deposits of EGP 118.57 billion by the end of September 2025.The list tracks the deposit composition strategies of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available during the period under analysis. It particularly highlights banks’ efforts to diversify certificates of deposit and retail banking products to attract more individual customers.The ranking relies on the retail deposits-to-total deposits ratio, providing an indicator of the extent to which each bank’s deposit base is concentrated in retail deposits. The analysis is based on the standalone financial statements disclosed by each bank.The list also revealed that banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange captured half of the top ten positions among private sector banks with the highest concentration in retail deposits. These include «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt», «Al Baraka Bank Egypt», «Commercial International Bank Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt», and «QNB Egypt».Foreign banking groups operating in Egypt also demonstrated a strong presence, occupying seven positions among the top ten banks. These include «Bank of Alexandria», «Al Baraka Bank Egypt», «HSBC Bank Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt», «Emirates NBD Egypt», and «QNB Egypt».Islamic banks secured three positions among the top ten private sector banks with the highest concentration in retail deposits. «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt» ranked first, «Al Baraka Bank Egypt» ranked third, while «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt» ranked seventh.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 the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12560https://en.firstbankeg.com/12560First Bank Ratings CenterCrédit Agricole, Suez Canal Bank, and EBank Lead Listed Banks on the Egyptian Exchange in Loan-to-Deposit Ratio by the End of 2025Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:58 +02002026-03-12T14:42:58+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Crédit Agricole tops the list… Suez Canal Bank ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks capture four positions among the top five, compared with only one public bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups secure two spots among the top five listed banks in loan-to-deposit ratio</h3>The First Bank ranking of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of loan-to-deposit ratio by the end of 2025 revealed that Crédit Agricole Egypt topped the list with a ratio of 58.541%, after its customer loan portfolio reached about EGP 64.51 billion by the end of 2025, while total customer deposits stood at EGP 110.20 billion during the same period.Suez Canal Bank ranked second with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 58.536%, as its customer loan portfolio reached approximately EGP 122.37 billion by the end of 2025, while its customer deposits amounted to EGP 209.04 billion during the same period.The Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank) ranked third with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 57.75%, after its customer loan portfolio reached about EGP 84.17 billion by the end of 2025, while its customer deposits totaled approximately EGP 145.76 billion by the end of last December.The ranking, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, showed that 11 banks recorded solid loan-to-deposit ratios ranging between 58.541% and 33.65%, while Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt continued to move in the opposite direction of most banks, recording the lowest loan-to-deposit ratio by the end of 2025.The classification also revealed that private sector banks captured four positions among the top five listed banks in loan-to-deposit ratio, namely: Crédit Agricole Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and QNB Egypt.Meanwhile, public sector banks secured only one position among the top five, with the Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranking third.Regarding foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured two positions among the top five, with Crédit Agricole Egypt topping the list, while QNB Egypt ranked fifth.It is worth noting that all values and ratios mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12556https://en.firstbankeg.com/12556First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank, and ADIB Egypt Lead the Fastest Growth in Corporate Deposits Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Exchange in 2025Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:14:21 +02002026-03-12T14:14:21+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list… Faisal Islamic Bank ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks dominate the top positions, with four private banks among the fastest five growing listed banks, compared with only one public bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups secure two spots among the fastest five listed banks in corporate deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture two positions within the top five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The corporate deposit portfolios of two banks declined during 2025</h3>The First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in corporate deposits during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 50.2%, as its corporate deposit portfolio reached EGP 171.73 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 114.34 billion at the end of 2024.Faisal Islamic Bank ranked second, with its corporate deposit portfolio increasing by 38.6% during 2025 to reach EGP 5.84 billion by the end of last December, compared with EGP 4.21 billion at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» secured third place with a growth rate of 26.5% during the past year, as its corporate deposit portfolio reached EGP 143.52 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 113.48 billion at the end of 2024.The ranking, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the required financial data was available, showed that 10 banks recorded positive growth rates in their total corporate deposit portfolios, while two banks recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.The list also revealed the dominance of private sector banks, which captured four positions among the fastest five growing listed banks in corporate deposits, namely: Suez Canal Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Meanwhile, public sector banks secured only one position, with Housing and Development Bank ranking fourth on the list.Regarding foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks, namely ADIB Egypt and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Islamic banks captured two positions among the top five, with Faisal Islamic Bank ranking second, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked third.In contrast, two banks recorded a decline in their corporate deposit portfolios during 2025, namely EGBANK and Al Baraka Bank.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 at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12552https://en.firstbankeg.com/12552First Bank Ratings CenterFirst Bank's list of the top 100 banks by deposits in the Middle East and North AfricaUAE Banking Sector Leads with 17 Banks Egypt Ranks Second with 11Saudi Banks Continue to Strengthen RegionalThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:04:38 +02002026-03-12T14:04:38+02:00<h3>UAE Banking Sector Leads with 17 Banks; Egypt Ranks Second with 11</h3><h3>Saudi Banks Continue to Strengthen Regional Presence with 10 Spots</h3><h3>Balanced Representation: Kuwait, Jordan, and Turkey Secure 9 Seats Each</h3><h3>Strong Showing for Morocco’s Banking Sector with 8 Rankings</h3><h3>Qatar and Bahrain Each Hold 6 Spots, While Oman Secures 5</h3><h3>4 Tunisian Banks Featured; Limited Representation for Algeria and Lebanon with Two Each</h3><h3>Palestine and Iraq Join the List with One Bank Each</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 banks in the Middle East and North Africa region by volume of deposits as of the end of September 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector leads the scene with 17 banks in the list, benefiting from a developed regulatory environment and a wide regional and international presence.Egyptian banks came in second place with a representation of 11 banks, supported by the breadth of the local market and the continued growth of the deposit base. Saudi banks also strengthened their regional presence by including 10 banks in the ranking.In the same context, the list showed a close representation for each of Kuwait, Jordan, and Turkey with 9 banks for each country, reflecting a degree of stability in their banking sectors despite the different nature of the markets and economic structures between them.The Moroccan banking sector also maintained its strong presence with 8 banks in the ranking, while both Qatar and Bahrain recorded a presence of 6 banks each in the list.On the other hand, the Sultanate of Oman was represented by 5 banks, while Tunisian banks secured 4 positions in the ranking, and the representation of Algeria and Lebanon was limited to two banks each.While the presence of Palestine and Iraq was limited to one bank for each country, which reflects the disparity in market sizes and operational conditions between the countries of the region.The ranking was based on ordering banks according to the volume of customer deposits announced and denominated in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between the various banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data is not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.Regarding the ranking of the top 10 banks in the list, Qatar National Bank occupied the first place with a deposit volume of about 264.09 billion dollars at the end of September 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB UAE) came in second place, after recording customer deposits of about 230.94 billion dollars at the end of September 2025.Emirates NBD came in third place, with a deposit volume of 207.01 billion dollars at the end of September 2025.Al Rajhi Bank took fourth place, with a deposit volume of 178.71 billion dollars at the end of September 2025.The Saudi National Bank (SNB) captured fifth place, with a deposit portfolio of 170.52 billion dollars as of September 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) dominated the sixth place, with a deposit volume of 131.34 billion dollars at the end of September 2025.Ziraat Bank occupied the seventh place, after recording a deposit volume of about 119.11 billion dollars at the end of September 2025, followed by the National Bank of Egypt in the eighth place with a deposit portfolio of 117.63 billion dollars at the end of the same period.Riyad Bank obtained the ninth place, after the customer deposit portfolio reached about 86.66 billion dollars at the end of September 2025, followed by the Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) in the tenth place with a deposit volume of 84.01 billion dollars at the end of the same period.It should be noted that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various Middle Eastern and North African countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12544https://en.firstbankeg.com/12544First Bank Ratings CenterUnited Bank, Faisal Islamic Bank, and Housing & Development Bank Top EGX-Listed Banks in Leverage Ratio by End-2025Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:39:48 +02002026-03-11T19:39:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">United Bank Leads the Ranking… Followed by Faisal Islamic Bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private banks secure 3 spots among the top five, compared with 2 for public banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups capture only one position among the top five listed banks by leverage ratio</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks hold a single seat among the top five listed banks by leverage ratio</h3>The First Bank ranking of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of leverage ratio by the end of 2025 revealed that United Bank topped the list, recording a leverage ratio of 14.21% by the end of last December.Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked second, posting a leverage ratio of 13.39% by the end of 2025.Housing & Development Bank came third, with a leverage ratio of 13.29% by the end of 2025.The ranking, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) with available financial data, showed that 11 banks in the analysis succeeded in achieving a leverage ratio higher than the banking sector average of 7.7% as of September 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Egypt.The leverage ratio reflects the relationship between Tier 1 capital used in the capital adequacy standard (after regulatory deductions) and the bank’s total exposures (on- and off-balance sheet) without risk weighting.The leverage ratio is calculated as Tier 1 capital after deductions divided by total on- and off-balance sheet exposures without applying risk weights. Banks are required to disclose the leverage ratio and the components of both the numerator and denominator in their financial statements.The ranking also showed that private banks secured 3 positions among the top five listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of leverage ratio by the end of 2025, including Faisal Islamic Bank, QNB Egypt, and CIB.Meanwhile, public banks captured two positions among the top five, with United Bank ranking first and Housing & Development Bank placing third.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they held only one position among the top five listed banks by leverage ratio, represented by QNB Egypt, which ranked fourth.Islamic banks also secured a single position among the top five, represented by Faisal Islamic Bank, which ranked second.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 for the year ending 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12529https://en.firstbankeg.com/12529«First Bank» Monitors the Best Egyptian Banks in Women’s Leadership EmpowermentWed, 11 Mar 2026 13:36:02 +02002026-03-11T13:36:02+02:00The Egyptian banking sector has witnessed notable shifts in recent years regarding the representation of women in leadership positions. Several banks have increasingly adopted policies that support women’s empowerment by providing greater opportunities for women to assume influential leadership roles that contribute to shaping strategic directions and decision-making within banking institutions.Women’s empowerment in leadership positions within the banking sector is considered an important indicator of banks’ orientation toward reinforcing the principles of diversity and inclusion within their administrative structures. The presence of women in decision-making positions reflects the evolution of institutional culture within these organizations.Despite the remarkable progress achieved in this area, the representation of women across banks remains uneven, highlighting the need to shed light on the institutions that have made significant strides in this regard, compared with others that still require further efforts to achieve a greater balance.In this ranking, «First Bank» reviews the banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector that stand out in terms of women’s representation within their boards of directors and executive leadership positions, reflecting the extent of these institutions’ commitment to strengthening women’s presence in decision-making roles and reinforcing their role in leading the banking sector.The ranking is based on the share of women in boards of directors, senior leadership positions, and sector heads across 31 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, for which the required data were available as of the end of February 2026.HSBC captured the first place in the «First Bank» ranking monitoring women’s representation in boards of directors and key leadership positions within banks. Women account for 47.06% of the bank’s total leadership positions, occupying 8 leadership roles out of 17 positions as of the end of February 2026.Banque du Caire secured the second place, with women representing 35.29% of its leadership positions, as women hold 6 senior executive roles out of a total of 17 leadership positions as of the end of last February.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt «KFH Egypt» ranked third, with women representing 34.78% of its leadership structure, reaching 8 female leadership positions out of a total of 23 leadership roles at the bank as of the end of February 2026.Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK Egypt» came in fourth place, with women representing 34.29% of its leadership positions, as the number of female leaders reached 12 positions out of a total of 35 leadership roles at the bank as of the end of February 2026, followed by the National Bank of Egypt, where women’s representation reached 34%.QNB – Egypt ranked sixth, with women accounting for 33.33% of leadership roles, occupying 7 positions out of a total of 21 leadership positions as of the end of February 2026.Bank ABC – Egypt placed seventh, with women representing 30% of leadership roles, holding 6 positions out of a total of 20 leadership positions as of the end of February 2026.Bank NXT ranked eighth, with women’s representation in leadership roles reaching 29.17%, as women hold 7 leadership positions out of a total of 24 leadership roles at the bank as of the end of February 2026.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt «ADCB» came in ninth place, with women representing 28.57% of leadership roles, occupying 6 positions out of a total of 21 leadership roles as of the end of February 2026.Agricultural Bank of Egypt ranked tenth, with women accounting for 27.27% of leadership positions, holding 6 roles out of a total of 22 leadership positions at the bank as of the end of February 2026.It is worth noting that the ranking relies on the available data related to boards of directors, executive leadership, and sector heads published on the official websites of banks as of the end of February 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12523https://en.firstbankeg.com/12523Housing & Development Bank, «CIB», and «QNB» Egypt Lead Listed Banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in Capital Adequacy Ratio by the End of 2025Housing & Development Bank Tops the List, CIB Ranks SecondPrivate banks hold 3 positions among the top 5 listeWed, 11 Mar 2026 12:28:46 +02002026-03-11T12:28:46+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Housing & Development Bank Tops the List, CIB Ranks Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private banks hold 3 positions among the top 5 listed banks in the Capital Adequacy Ratio, compared to 2 positions for public banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups secure one spot among the top five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks occupy one position among the top 5 listed banks in the Capital Adequacy Ratio</h3>The First Bank ranking of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of Capital Adequacy Ratio «CAR» by the end of 2025 revealed that Housing & Development Bank ranked first, recording a CAR of 44.99% at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank «CIB» came in second place with a CAR of 27.30% by the end of 2025.QNB Egypt ranked third on the list, recording a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 27.17% by the end of last December.The ranking, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, showed that 8 banks under analysis achieved a CAR above the prevailing banking sector average of 19.2% as of September 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Egypt.The Capital Adequacy Ratio reflects the ratio of a bank’s capital components to its risk-weighted assets, illustrating the relationship between the bank’s capital base and the risks associated with its assets and other operations.It is considered a key indicator for measuring a bank’s solvency, i.e., its ability to meet obligations and absorb potential future losses, thereby protecting the bank, depositors, and other lenders.The ranking also showed that private banks captured three positions among the top five listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of CAR by the end of 2025, represented by CIB, QNB Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt.Meanwhile, public banks secured two spots among the top five, with Housing & Development Bank ranking first and United Bank coming in fifth place.Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, QNB Egypt ranked third on the list.As for Islamic banks, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt appeared among the top five listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of CAR by the end of 2025.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 the year ending 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12514https://en.firstbankeg.com/12514First Bank Ratings CenterADIB-Egypt, HDB, and Suez Canal Bank: The Fastest-Growing Listed Banks for Financial Investments in 2025ADIB-Egypt takes the lead, followed by Housing & Development Bank HDB in second placePrivate Banks secured tMon, 09 Mar 2026 15:13:44 +02002026-03-09T15:13:44+02:00<h3>ADIB-Egypt takes the lead, followed by Housing & Development Bank (HDB) in second place</h3><h3>Private Banks secured two spots among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in financial investments, while Public Sector Banks claimed three spots</h3><h3>Gulf Banking Groups captured a single position within the top five</h3><h3>Islamic Banks also reserved one spot among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in this sector</h3>First Bank List of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in financial investments during 2025 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) topped the list. The bank's portfolio surged by approximately 145.4%, reaching EGP 102.97 billion by the end of 2025, up from EGP 41.97 billion at the end of 2024.Housing & Development Bank (HDB) secured the second position, with its financial investment portfolio climbing by about 116.4% during 2025. Its holdings rose to EGP 111.63 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 51.58 billion at the end of 2024.In third place, Suez Canal Bank saw its financial investment portfolio jump by nearly 115.3% in 2025, totaling EGP 66.56 billion by year-end, up from EGP 30.92 billion at the end of 2024.The list, which included all 12 EGX-listed banks with available financial data, showed that 11 banks achieved positive growth rates in their total financial investment portfolios, while one bank recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.The ranking further highlighted that Private Banks held two positions among the top five: ADIB-Egypt and Suez Canal Bank. Meanwhile, Public Sector Banks dominated three of the top five spots: HDB ranked second, The United Bank came in fourth, and EBank (Export Development Bank of Egypt) placed fifth.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, ADIB-Egypt led the group, reinforcing its status as the only foreign and Islamic bank to feature among the top five.<button _ngcontent-ng-c1346366125="" aria-label="يمكنك الاطّلاع على تفاصيل المصدر. يفتح هذا الزر اللوحة الجانبية." cdkoverlayorigin="" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjSzq7j5ZKTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1wE" decode-data-ved="1" jslog="262206;track:generic_click,impression,attention"></button>It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of end-2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12510https://en.firstbankeg.com/12510first bankQNB Egypt, CIB, and SAIB are the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in real estate financing during 2025Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:56:35 +02002026-03-09T11:56:35+02:00<h3>QNB Egypt tops the list, with CIB in second place.</h3><h3>The private sector dominates the top spots, with private banks controlling the top five positions and public banks completely absent.</h3><h3>Foreign groups secure two spots among the five fastest-growing listed banks in real estate financing.</h3><h3>The real estate financing portfolio of two listed banks declined during 2025.</h3>The "First Bank" list of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in real estate financing during 2025 revealed that Qatar National Bank (QNB) Egypt topped the list, with its portfolio increasing by approximately 42.1% during 2025, reaching EGP 11.94 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 8.40 billion in 2024.Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt secured second place, after its real estate loan portfolio increased by approximately 38.2% during 2025, reaching EGP 7.98 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 5.77 billion at the end of 2024.The Arab International Bank (SAIB) claimed third place, with its real estate loan portfolio climbing by approximately 32.6% during 2025, reaching approximately EGP 2.19 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 1.65 billion at the end of 2024.The list, which included 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which the necessary financial data was available, showed that nine banks achieved positive growth rates in their total mortgage loan portfolios, while two banks recorded a significant decline during 2025.The list revealed the dominance of the private sector, with private banks occupying the top five positions, while public banks were entirely absent. The private banks included were QNB Egypt, CIB, SAIB, EGBANK, and Crédit Agricole.Foreign groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector secured two of the top five fastest-growing banks in mortgage lending, with QNB Egypt topping the list and Crédit Agricole ranking fifth.Conversely, the mortgage loan portfolios of two listed banks declined during 2025. ADIB-Egypt's portfolio decreased by approximately 22%, while Al Baraka Bank's portfolio fell by about 44%.It should be noted that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independent financial statements published for each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12509https://en.firstbankeg.com/12509First Bank Ratings CenterHDB, Suez Canal Bank, and Al Baraka: The Fastest-Growing Listed Banks for Credit Card Balances in 2025HDB Claims Top Spot as Suez Canal Bank Follows CloselyPrivate Banks Dominate 4 out of Top 5 Fastest-Growing LiMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:49:13 +02002026-03-09T11:49:13+02:00<h3>HDB Claims Top Spot as Suez Canal Bank Follows Closely</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="8,0,0">Private Banks Dominate 4 out of Top 5 Fastest-Growing Listed Banks for Credit Card Balances; Public Banks Secure One Spot.</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="8,1,0">Gulf Banking Groups Secure a Single Spot Among the Top Five</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="8,1,0">Islamic Banks Earn a Single Spot Among the 5 Fastest-Growing Listed Banks for Credit Card Balances</h3>First Bank List of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in credit card balances during 2025 showed that Housing and Development Bank (HDB) took the first place. HDB balances grew by 175.2% during last year to reach 765.35 million EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 278.13 million EGP at the end of 2024.Suez Canal Bank took the second place, as its credit card balances rose by about 102% during last year to reach 202.67 million EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 100.33 million EGP at the end of 2024.Al Baraka Bank came in third place because its credit card balances increased by 92.8% during last year to reach 468.52 million EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 243.04 million EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list, which included 11 listed banks that provided their financial data, showed that all of them achieved positive growth rates in credit card balances during 2025. It is worth noting that Faisal Islamic Bank was not on the list because it did not disclose its specific values.The list also showed that the private sector dominated the top positions. Private banks took 4 out of the top 5 fastest-growing listed banks in credit card balances, including Suez Canal Bank, Al Baraka, EGBANK, and saib.On the other hand, public banks took only one spot in the top five, which was HDB in the first place.Regarding Gulf banking groups in Egypt, only one bank made it into the top 5 fastest-growing listed banks, which was Al Baraka Bank. This shows its strong presence not only as a bank owned by a Gulf group but also as the only Islamic bank in the top five.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of end-2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12508https://en.firstbankeg.com/12508First BankSuez Canal Bank, «CIB», and «saib» are the fastest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in direct corporate loans growth during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and CIB ranks second.4 private banks among the fastest 5 listed banks in growtMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:06:33 +02002026-03-09T11:06:33+02:00<h3 data-end="57" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and «CIB» ranks second.</h3><h3 data-end="213" data-start="59" dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the top positions.. 4 private banks among the fastest 5 listed banks in growth, compared to a single seat for public banks.</h3><h3 data-end="320" data-start="215" dir="ltr">Gulf groups secure a single seat among the fastest 5 listed banks in direct corporate loans growth.</h3><h3 data-end="376" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="322" dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture one position among the top five.</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in direct corporate loans growth during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, recording a growth rate of 116.5% after its direct corporate financing portfolio reached EGP 42.77 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 19.75 bn by the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second, with a growth rate of 77.8% after its direct corporate loans portfolio reached EGP 253 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 142.33 bn by the end of 2024.The Arab International Bank «saib» captured third place, posting a growth rate of 58.6% after its direct corporate loans portfolio reached EGP 11.81 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 7.45 bn by the end of 2024.The list, which included 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which the necessary financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their direct corporate loans portfolios during 2025.The list also revealed the private sector’s dominance at the top, as private banks secured 4 seats among the fastest 5 listed banks in direct corporate loans growth, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «CIB», «saib», and «ADIB – Egypt».Public banks, meanwhile, secured only one seat among the top five, with Housing and Development Bank ranking fifth on the list.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, only one bank managed to secure a position among the fastest 5 listed banks, namely «ADIB – Egypt», reinforcing its presence not only as a bank affiliated with a Gulf group but also as the only Islamic bank that appeared among the top five.It is noteworthy that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independently announced financial statements of each bank by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12484https://en.firstbankeg.com/12484First Bank«ADIB-Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «QNB Egypt» are the fastest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in syndicated financing growth during 2025ADIB tops the list.. and Al Baraka follows.Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, compared to two sThu, 05 Mar 2026 10:57:11 +02002026-03-05T10:57:11+02:00<h3 data-end="49" data-start="0" dir="ltr">«ADIB» tops the list.. and «Al Baraka» follows.</h3><h3 data-end="142" data-start="51" dir="ltr">Private banks capture 3 seats among the top five, compared to two seats for public banks.</h3><h3 data-end="245" data-start="144" dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks in syndicated financing growth.</h3><h3 data-end="300" data-start="247" dir="ltr">Gulf groups control 3 positions among the top five.</h3><h3 data-end="362" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="302" dir="ltr">Syndicated financing declined at 5 listed banks during 2025.</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in syndicated financing growth during 2025 revealed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt topped the list with a growth rate of 126.5% during the past year, as its syndicated financing portfolio rose to EGP 3.31 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 1.46 bn by the end of 2024.Al Baraka Bank – Egypt captured second place, supported by a 62.3% increase in its syndicated financing during the past year, reaching EGP 11.98 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 7.38 bn by the end of 2024.Qatar National Bank «QNB» Egypt ranked third, as its syndicated financing portfolio jumped by 56.1% in 2025 to record EGP 54.28 bn by the end of last year, compared to EGP 34.78 bn by the end of 2024.The «First Bank» list, which included 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, revealed that 6 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 5 banks recorded a notable decline in their total syndicated financing portfolios during 2025.The list also revealed the private sector’s dominance at the top, as private banks secured 3 seats among the fastest 5 listed banks in syndicated financing growth, namely: «ADIB-Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «QNB» Egypt.Public banks, meanwhile, secured two seats among the top five, with Housing and Development Bank ranking fourth, followed by The United Bank in fifth place.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks managed to secure two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks, namely «ADIB – Egypt» and «Al Baraka», reinforcing their presence not only as banks affiliated with Gulf groups but also as the only two Islamic banks that appeared among the top five.In contrast, the volume of syndicated financing declined at 5 banks during 2025: «CIB», «EBank», «saib», «EGBANK», and «Crédit Agricole».It is noteworthy that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independently announced financial statements of each bank by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12483https://en.firstbankeg.com/12483Top 10 Banks in Premium Banking Services in EgyptThu, 05 Mar 2026 10:46:06 +02002026-03-05T10:46:06+02:00With the growing demand for premium banking solutions that meet the needs of high-net-worth clients in Egypt, offering tailored service packages for affluent segments has become one of the most important tools banks use to strengthen customer loyalty and deliver a comprehensive banking experience. Banking is no longer limited to managing money or executing routine transactions; rather, it has evolved into a refined service focused on delivering exceptional experiences that meet the expectations of distinguished clients.Against this backdrop, First Bank reviews the strongest banks in Egypt in the field of premium client services, reflecting their ability to combine operational flexibility, diverse financial solutions, and personalized client attention. This enables each bank to redefine the luxury banking experience in an integrated and comprehensive manner.The evaluation of banks is based on precise criteria, including the range of services available to this segment, exclusive travel and investment privileges, loyalty and rewards programs, as well as accessibility and continuous support to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction and excellence for premium clients. This reflects the commitment of financial institutions to providing a banking experience that goes beyond traditional transactions.<h3 dir="ltr">Your Gateway to Luxury… Exclusive «Platinum» Services from the National Bank of Egypt</h3>The premium client system at the National Bank of Egypt is built on a tiered structure that reflects the size of the banking relationship with the customer. It is divided into three categories based on account balances: starting with NBE Platinum for balances ranging from EGP 2 million to EGP 5 million (or equivalent in foreign currencies), followed by NBE Platinum Plus for balances from EGP 5 million to EGP 20 million, and finally NBE Platinum Elite for clients with balances starting from EGP 20 million and above. This structure directly links the level of benefits to the size of the client’s balances.The various Platinum packages offer a range of exclusive services centered on service priority and ease of access, including Platinum lounges in selected branches, an exclusive reception lounge at Cairo International Airport (Terminal 3 – Gate F), a 24/7 contact center, and a dedicated team along with a relationship manager to handle clients’ banking needs.Clients also benefit from priority processing of requests, comprehensive internet banking services, dedicated communication channels, and exemption from subscription fees for standing instructions.In terms of products, the package includes a free Platinum debit card, credit cards with loyalty programs, a current account with a checkbook and customized statements, free balance certificates, discounted SWIFT transfers, special rates for safe deposit boxes, and preferential pricing on credit facilities.Additional privileges include concierge services, the ability to withdraw and inquire locally and internationally, shopping via POS terminals and online platforms, earning points through the Al Ahly Points program, airport lounge access, travel and shopping discounts, and complimentary insurance services—enhancing a fully integrated banking experience for premium clients.<h3 dir="ltr">«CIB Wealth» and «CIB Private»… A Comprehensive and Tailored Banking Experience from Egypt’s Largest Private Bank</h3>The CIB Wealth segment from the Commercial International Bank offers wealth-management-oriented banking services, requiring a minimum balance starting from EGP 1.5 million (or its equivalent in foreign currencies). This segment targets high-net-worth clients who receive a dedicated relationship manager, access to an exclusive 24/7 hotline (19847), and specialized lounges that ensure priority service and faster transactions.Financial advantages include preferential interest rates on deposits, higher foreign currency withdrawal limits for travel, easier loan approvals with larger amounts, and reduced interest rates and administrative fees on lending. Financing can reach up to EGP 2.5 million for CIB Wealth clients and EGP 5 million for CIB Exclusive Wealth clients.Through the bank’s digital platforms, clients can fully manage their accounts and cards, communicate with their relationship manager, and execute daily transfers of up to EGP 20 million. They can also explore investment funds and deposit products, access Apple Pay, and open accounts instantly for a seamless and secure banking experience.The package also includes reward points worth EGP 5,000 as a welcome bonus, referral rewards for bringing new clients, and the issuance of a World credit card with the option to add up to four supplementary cards and unlimited access to more than 1,200 airport lounges. Additional travel privileges are offered through Emirates Airline, including discounts of up to USD 150 and extra baggage allowance, as well as exclusive dining experiences at Tamara Restaurant.At a more exclusive level, the CIB Private segment targets clients with total balances of at least EGP 20 million (or equivalent in foreign currencies), or those obtaining a secured personal loan worth EGP 10 million for new clients. This tier includes all previous benefits along with more exclusive privileges such as the CIB World Elite credit card with a credit limit of up to EGP 2 million, personal financing of up to EGP 9 million, higher digital transaction limits, full priority service in branches, and advanced global concierge services—reflecting the bank’s commitment to delivering a fully integrated wealth management ecosystem.<h3 dir="ltr">«Excellence»… An Exceptional Banking Experience from saib</h3>The Excellence package offered by the SAIB Bank targets high-net-worth individuals. Eligibility requires a monthly salary transfer of at least EGP 60,000 and total account balances of no less than EGP 1.5 million (or equivalent in other currencies). Alternatively, the total credit facilities or credit card limits combined with account balances must reach EGP 1.5 million, provided that the account balance alone does not fall below EGP 750,000.Once qualified, clients receive a personal relationship manager and a dedicated contact center representative, along with priority services in branches and call centers, priority safe-deposit box rentals, and dedicated waiting lounges in selected branches.The banking products for Excellence clients include savings accounts and deposit products with competitive returns and fee waivers, checkbooks, debit cards, and credit cards with exclusive Mastercard privileges, in addition to credit facilities and loans of up to EGP 4 million (or EGP 3 million for payroll-transfer clients).The package also includes Les Concierges services for travel arrangements, automotive and home services, and handling government tasks on behalf of the client, as well as airport lounge access in selected airports.By combining exclusive financial products, personalized services, and premium client care, the Excellence package delivers a comprehensive banking experience focused on speed, privacy, and convenience.<h3 dir="ltr">«Priority»… A Distinguished Banking Experience from Emirates NBD</h3>Emirates NBD Egypt offers the Priority package for premium clients with balances starting from EGP 1 million (or equivalent in foreign currencies), along with a monthly credit flow of EGP 75,000 or an annual flow of EGP 900,000.The package offers exclusive benefits including a dedicated relationship manager, luxury lounges in selected branches, priority service staff, complimentary Wi-Fi, and mobile banking services that ensure a seamless experience.Digital services include a mobile banking app, access to more than 60 branches, and a dedicated call center (19267), as well as Lifestyle Services offering more than 999 services anytime and anywhere.Clients also benefit from preferential pricing on current accounts, savings accounts, deposits, certificates of deposit, secured and unsecured loans, car loans, and overdrafts. Additional benefits include free issuance and renewal of the Platinum debit card and reimbursement of the Platinum credit card issuance fee upon use within two months, as well as waivers on account opening fees, statements, and checkbooks.<h3 dir="ltr">«Wealth Management».. An Exceptional Experience from Arab African International Bank «AAIB»</h3>The Arab African International Bank offers its “Wealth Management” program for high-net-worth clients whose balances start from EGP 1 million or its equivalent in foreign currencies. Through this program, a specialized wealth management relationship manager is assigned to provide appropriate financial advice at any time, ensuring that clients’ financial needs are met with efficiency and professionalism.The package also provides clients with a dedicated call center available 24/7 through the number 15590 to offer support and answer all inquiries, in addition to exclusive service desks in selected branches. Clients also benefit from concierge services to facilitate travel arrangements, shopping, and daily tasks, along with internet banking services that allow easy and seamless account management.Clients can also open wealth accounts for family members free of charge with no minimum deposit requirement, benefit from various insurance programs through the bank’s partnership with AXA Egypt, and issue additional credit cards for them.The program’s exclusive products include free Visa Platinum debit cards with higher withdrawal and purchase limits, free checkbooks, reduced fees on banking transactions, and savings accounts offering competitive returns.In addition, premium unsecured credit cards are available with limits of up to EGP 1.2 million, accompanied by rewards and cashback programs, along with unsecured personal loans of up to EGP 2 million and a current account offering daily interest, reflecting a comprehensive suite of integrated financial solutions for affluent clients.<h3 dir="ltr">«Tharaa».. A Fully Integrated Banking Experience Tailored for Elite Clients of Al Baraka Bank Egypt</h3>Al Baraka Bank Egypt offers its «Tharaa» service to clients who maintain balances of at least EGP 1 million or its equivalent in foreign currencies, or who transfer a net monthly salary of at least EGP 50,000, providing a fully integrated banking experience designed specifically to meet their needs.The package provides dedicated lounges in most branches to ensure the highest level of privacy, along with a relationship manager who offers comprehensive banking consultations and executes requests efficiently. A specialized call center team operates 24/7 to ensure priority service across all branches. The service also includes exclusive gifts and privileges, invitations for relatives and friends, and the ability for a spouse or one child to benefit from preferential treatment through Tharaa lounges.«Tharaa» also offers a range of premium banking products at preferential rates, including a Mastercard World debit card issued free of charge with higher withdrawal and purchase limits, a specially designed checkbook with reduced fees, credit cards with exclusive privileges, personal financing, and discounted safe deposit boxes, in addition to various promotional financing programs and banking products.The bank also provides its elite clients with a unique non-banking experience through Les Concierges, which offers more than 999 services daily to meet all client and family needs anytime and anywhere, reflecting an exceptional level of comfort and luxury for affluent customers.<h3 dir="ltr">Banque du Caire Offers an Integrated Banking Experience through «Tharwa Prime» and «Tharwa ELECT»</h3>Banque du Caire provides a distinctive banking experience through its “Tharwa” programs. Clients maintaining balances between EGP 1 million and EGP 5 million are classified under “Tharwa Prime”, while those exceeding EGP 5 million fall under “Tharwa ELECT”, ensuring benefits tailored to each segment.Both packages provide a specialized team to handle inquiries and complaints efficiently, a dedicated customer service manager, priority service queues, and continuous communication via the 15160 call center available 24/7. Exclusive customer lounges are also available, along with concierge services to meet non-banking needs, including assistance with government services such as issuing or renewing ID cards and obtaining birth or death certificates.The packages include a range of premium banking products such as the Current Daily Tiered account, Mega Savings account offering returns of up to 27% with complimentary insurance coverage, certificates of deposit in Egyptian pounds and foreign currencies, secured and unsecured loans, platinum debit cards, and World Elite credit cards offering cashback and additional privileges, along with free checkbooks and monthly balance certificates.Premium clients can also obtain a platinum debit card free of charge, issue two additional cards for family members, and rent one safe deposit box from the available sizes exclusively for Tharwa Prime clients.Additional benefits for Tharwa ELECT clients include exclusive lounges in selected branches, access to the VIP lounge at Cairo International Airport, London Cab service twice per client, real estate advisory services, and direct communication with relationship managers for prompt responses to all requests and transactions.<h3 dir="ltr">«QNB First» and «QNB First Plus».. Advanced Banking Services for Elite Clients from QNB Egypt</h3>QNB Egypt offers two dedicated packages for high-net-worth clients: “QNB First” for balances between EGP 2 million and EGP 10 million, and “QNB First Plus” for balances exceeding EGP 10 million or their equivalent in foreign currencies.Both packages deliver a personalized banking experience through a dedicated service officer, full priority in branch transactions, and an exclusive hotline at 17003, in addition to private lounges in selected branches ensuring maximum privacy and efficiency.Benefits include a current account with a distinctive daily interest rate, a Savings Plus account, and a free current account in any currency, along with premium banking cards such as Visa Platinum debit cards and Signature, Infinite, or World Elite credit cards, depending on the client segment. Both packages also offer advanced digital banking services and automated inter-account transfers.Operational and financial benefits include free domestic cash withdrawals, priority safe deposit box rentals, major discounts on checkbooks, preferential transfer fees, and free local check clearing.The bank also provides flexible credit solutions including unsecured facilities, mortgage financing without application fees, facilities secured by savings of up to 90%, attractive returns on deposits, and discounts on custody services, further enhancing a comprehensive banking experience for affluent clients.<h3 dir="ltr">«Elite» & «Elite World» from «FABMISR».. A Banking Experience That Elevates Your Lifestyle</h3>Within its premium banking services framework, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr categorizes clients based on the scale of their banking wealth. The “Elite” segment is designed for clients with total deposits ranging between EGP 2 million and EGP 20 million, along with a monthly salary transfer of EGP 150,000, while “Elite World” serves clients whose deposits exceed EGP 20 million or their equivalent in foreign currencies, reflecting a higher level of exclusivity and tailored services.The experience is centered around assigning a dedicated relationship manager responsible for handling all financial needs, along with access to modern Elite centers offering luxurious reception lounges that ensure privacy and fast service. A dedicated call center operating 24/7 is also available.Clients can benefit from exclusive preferential rates and pricing, integrated lending programs under competitive terms, and concierge services that support travel arrangements and daily needs.The offering is crowned by the World Elite credit card, which provides cashback through points and complimentary access to more than 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, in addition to travel privileges and personalized support that extend the banking experience beyond traditional financial services.<h3 dir="ltr">«HDB Royal».. A Comprehensive Banking Experience for Elite Clients of Housing and Development Bank</h3>Housing and Development Bank offers the “HDB Royal” service for elite clients whose balances exceed EGP 1 million or its equivalent in foreign currencies, whether through deposits, loans, or salary transfers under specific conditions, serving as a gateway to the bank’s premium banking services.The service provides a wide range of privileges, including a dedicated relationship manager, exclusive reception lounges at branches, and full priority in transaction execution. Benefits also include unlimited access to VIP lounges in more than 12 airports through the Royal Platinum Mastercard, along with concierge services in cooperation with Les Concierge Egypt to meet travel, entertainment, and daily service needs.Clients enjoy exemptions from account opening fees, periodic fees, account statements, incoming transfers, and checkbook issuance, as well as discounts of up to 50% on various commissions and 100% on local check collection. Clients also receive uniquely designed debit and credit cards with higher usage limits, in addition to preferential advantages on savings products and investment certificates in Egyptian pounds and foreign currencies.Additional privileges include luxury Mercedes transportation services for certain balance tiers, the “Ahlan” meet-and-assist service at Cairo International Airport, and a complimentary annual trip worth up to EGP 50,000 based on total deposit criteria. Extra privileges are granted to clients whose balances exceed EGP 20 million, reflecting the bank’s strategy to deliver a fully integrated premium banking experience combining financial solutions with lifestyle privileges.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12566https://en.firstbankeg.com/12566First Bank Ratings CenterFirst Bank’s List of the Top 100 Banks in the Middle East and North AfricaClear UAE leadership with 17 banks in the listSaudi Arabia and Jordan in second place with 10 banks eachKuwaitSat, 14 Mar 2026 14:07:32 +02002026-03-04T14:07:32+02:00<h3>Clear UAE leadership with 17 banks in the list</h3><h3>Saudi Arabia and Jordan in second place with 10 banks each</h3><h3>Kuwait continues to strengthen its regional presence with 9 banks</h3><h3>Close representation for Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, and Turkey with 8 seats each</h3><h3>Bahraini banks control 7 seats.. and the Sultanate of Oman secures 6 positions</h3><h3>Limited presence for Tunisia with 3 banks.. and Algeria and Lebanon with only two seats each</h3><h3>Iraq and Palestine participate with one bank for each</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 banks in the Middle East and North Africa as of the end of September 2025 revealed the continued UAE dominance over the map of the largest 100 banks in the MENA region. The UAE secured 17 seats, reflecting the strength of the financial positions of its operating banks and their broad regional activity.The Saudi and Jordanian sectors followed in the next position with 10 seats each, reflecting the ability of banks in both countries to maintain their competitive momentum and strong presence within the ranking.Kuwaiti banks enhanced their regional presence by securing 9 spots in the classification, while the list showed a convergence in presence among four major banking markets, as Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, and Turkey each obtained 8 seats.Bahraini banks captured 7 seats, while the Sultanate of Oman came in with 6 seats, indicating a stable representation that reflects the size of both markets compared to the larger markets in the region.The Tunisian representation came through only 3 banks, while the representation of Algeria and Lebanon was limited to two seats each. Palestine and Iraq recorded a limited presence with one seat each, in a participation that reflects the existence of banks capable of competing regionally despite the surrounding geopolitical challenges.The ranking relied on ordering banks according to the declared asset size denominated in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data is not available to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.On the level of the top 10 banks in the list, Qatar National Bank occupied the first place, with an asset size of about 381.10 billion dollars by the end of September 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank came in second place after its assets reached approximately 376.33 billion dollars by the end of September 2025.The Saudi National Bank ranked third, with an asset size of 321.74 billion dollars by the end of the same period.Emirates NBD occupied the fourth place with an asset size of about 310.11 billion dollars by the end of September 2025.Al Rajhi Bank took the fifth place with an asset size recorded at 282.45 billion dollars by the end of the same period.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank dominated the sixth place after its assets recorded about 202.63 billion dollars by the end of last September.The National Bank of Egypt came in seventh place with an asset volume of about 186.67 billion dollars by the end of the same period.National Bank of Kuwait captured the eighth place with an asset volume reaching 146.96 billion dollars by the end of September 2025.Riyad Bank occupied the ninth place with an asset size recorded at 135.46 billion dollars by the end of the same period.Kuwait Finance House took the tenth place after its asset portfolio reached about 133.35 billion dollars by the end of September 2025.It should be noted that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various Middle Eastern and North African countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12473https://en.firstbankeg.com/12473First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt», and «CIB» are the fastest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in net fee and commission income growth during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and ADIB - Egypt ranks second.The private sector dominates the top positions..Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:48:42 +02002026-03-04T12:48:42+02:00<h3 data-end="66" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and «ADIB - Egypt» ranks second.</h3><h3 data-end="222" data-start="68" dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the top positions.. 4 private banks among the fastest 5 listed banks in growth, compared to a single seat for public banks.</h3><h3 data-end="333" data-start="224" dir="ltr">Gulf groups control two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks in net fee and commission income growth.</h3><h3 data-end="391" data-start="335" dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure two positions among the top five.</h3><h3 data-end="456" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="393" dir="ltr">Net fee and commission income declined at one bank during 2025.</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in net fee and commission income growth during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, recording a growth rate of 50.7% after achieving net fee and commission income of EGP 1.48 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 979.9 mn in 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB-Egypt» ranked second, posting a growth rate of 46.3% after recording net fee and commission income of EGP 2.71 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 1.86 bn in 2024.Commercial International Bank «CIB» captured third place, with a growth rate of 29.6% after achieving net fee and commission income of EGP 9.16 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 7.07 bn in 2024.The list, which included 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which the necessary financial data were available, showed that 10 banks achieved positive growth rates in net fee and commission income, while one bank recorded a notable decline during 2025.The list also revealed the private sector’s dominance at the top, as private banks secured 4 seats among the fastest 5 listed banks in net fee and commission income growth, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB - Egypt», «CIB», and «Al Baraka».Public banks, meanwhile, secured only one seat among the top five, with Housing and Development Bank ranking fifth on the list.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks managed to secure two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks, namely «ADIB – Egypt» and «Al Baraka», reinforcing their presence not only as banks affiliated with Gulf groups but also as the only two Islamic banks that appeared among the top five.In contrast, net fee and commission income declined at one bank during 2025, namely «EBank».It is noteworthy that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the independently announced financial statements of each bank by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12470https://en.firstbankeg.com/12470First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and ADIB-Egypt Are the Fastest-Growing Listed Banks in Personal Finance in 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list with EGBANK close behindPrivate sector dominates the top five, with public bankTue, 03 Mar 2026 15:40:22 +02002026-03-03T15:40:22+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank tops the list… with EGBANK close behind</h3><h3>Private sector dominates the top five, with public banks entirely absent</h3><h3>Gulf banking groups secure two spots in the top five</h3><h3>Islamic banks hold two positions among the five fastest-growing listed banks in personal finance</h3>The "First Bank" ranking of the fastest-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange in personal finance throughout 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 112.4%, as its personal loan portfolio reached approximately EGP 11.29 billion by end-2025, compared to EGP 5.32 billion at end-2024.Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK) secured second place, with its personal finance portfolio surging by approximately 92.5% during 2025, reaching EGP 25.10 billion by end-2025, compared to EGP 13.04 billion at end-2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) claimed third place, after its personal finance portfolio rose by around 78.3% during 2025, reaching EGP 45.95 billion by end-2025, compared to EGP 25.77 billion at end-2024.The ranking, which covered 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the necessary financial data was available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their personal finance portfolios during 2025.The ranking highlighted the dominance of the private sector at the top, as private banks occupied all five leading positions, comprising: Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, ADIB-Egypt, saib, and Al Baraka.As for Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured only two spots within the top five fastest-growing listed banks in personal finance with ADIB placing third and Al Baraka placing fifth, reaffirming their presence not only as subsidiaries of Gulf banking groups, but also as the only two Islamic banks to secure a position within the top five.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of end-2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12469https://en.firstbankeg.com/12469First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB», and «saib» are the fastest listed banks on the stock exchange in retail deposit growth during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and ADIB follows it.A clear dominance of the private sector.. 4 private banks Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:59:18 +02002026-03-03T14:59:18+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list.. and «ADIB» follows it.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A clear dominance of the private sector.. 4 private banks among the fastest 5 listed banks in retail deposit growth versus a single seat for public banks.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf groups secured two seats among the top five.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks control two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks in retail deposit growth.</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in retail deposit growth during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list, with a growth rate of 76.6%, bringing its retail deposit portfolio to about EGP 37.32 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 21.13 billion at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» claimed the second position, after its retail deposit portfolio rose by about 55% during 2025, reaching EGP 134.57 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 86.80 billion at the end of 2024.The Arab International Bank «saib» seized the third position, as its retail deposit portfolio jumped by about 34.9% during 2025, recording EGP 53.88 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 39.95 billion at the end of 2024.The list, which included all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (totaling 12 banks) for which the necessary financial data were available, showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates in their retail deposit portfolios during 2025.The list revealed a clear dominance of the private sector at the top, as private banks captured 4 seats among the fastest 5 listed banks in retail deposit growth, including: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB», «saib», and Al Baraka.As for public banks, they controlled only a single seat among the top five, with the Housing and Development Bank ranking fifth, after its retail deposit portfolio rose by about 29.6% during 2025, reaching EGP 104.25 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 80.47 billion at the end of 2024.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, they secured only two seats in the list of the fastest 5 listed banks in retail deposit growth, with «ADIB» in second place and «Al Baraka» in fourth, confirming their presence not only as institutions affiliated with Gulf banking groups but also as the only two Islamic banks that managed to secure a position among the top five.It is noteworthy that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are according to the independently announced financial statements of each bank by the end of 2025https://en.firstbankeg.com/12460https://en.firstbankeg.com/12460The «First Bank» List of the Top 100 Lending Banks in the Arab WorldThe UAE Leads the Arab Ranking with 18 Banks Jordan Follows with 12 Strong Presence for Egypt and Saudi ArabiMon, 02 Mar 2026 13:55:23 +02002026-03-02T13:55:23+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">The UAE Leads the Arab Ranking with 18 Banks… Jordan Follows with 12</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Strong Presence for Egypt and Saudi Arabia with 10 Banks </h3><h3 dir="ltr"> Kuwait Maintains Momentum with 9 Banks Among the Largest Lenders </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Balanced Representation for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco with 8 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Each Oman Secures 7 Spots… Notable Presence of 6 Tunisian Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Algerian Participation with Only 2 Banks </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestine and Iraq Represented by One Bank Each</h3>The «First Bank» list of the Top 100 Arab Banks by Loans as of September 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector ranked first, securing 18 positions on the list, reflecting its regional leadership in lending activity and its ability to capitalize on economic momentum and diversified financing opportunities.Jordanian banks ranked second with 12 institutions, reaffirming their sustained credit growth and capacity to expand loan portfolios despite surrounding geopolitical challenges.Egyptian banks demonstrated a strong presence with 10 institutions in the ranking, signaling continued credit expansion and their growing role in supporting domestic economic activity.Saudi banks matched Egypt with 10 institutions, while Kuwait reinforced its position with 9 banks. The list also showed balanced representation for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco, with 8 banks each.Meanwhile, Oman recorded 7 banks on the list, Tunisia followed with 6 banks, Algeria was represented by only 2 institutions, and both Palestine and Iraq had one bank each in the ranking.The classification was based on the size of reported loan portfolios, converted into U.S. dollars to ensure a unified comparison framework across institutions. Banks lacking officially disclosed data were excluded to maintain methodological accuracy and reliability.Regarding the Top 10 banks by loan volume, Qatar National Bank ranked first with a loan portfolio of USD 274.50 billion as of September 2025.Al Rajhi Bank secured second place with loans totaling USD 201.59 billion.Saudi National Bank ranked third with a loan portfolio of approximately USD 193.35 billion.Emirates NBD captured fourth place with loans of around USD 164.34 billion.First Abu Dhabi Bank ranked fifth with a portfolio reaching approximately USD 162.29 billion.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came sixth with loans amounting to USD 109.27 billion.Riyad Bank placed seventh with a loan portfolio of USD 98.39 billion.National Bank of Egypt ranked eighth with loans totaling approximately USD 91.54 billion.National Bank of Kuwait came ninth with a loan portfolio of around USD 85.25 billion.Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) secured tenth place with loans totaling USD 78.11 billion as of September 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across Arab countries and excluded their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12548https://en.firstbankeg.com/12548First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, CIB, and ADIB Egypt Lead the Fastest Growth in Corporate Lending Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Exchange in 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list CIB ranks secondPrivate sector banks dominate the top positions, with four privThu, 12 Mar 2026 13:31:24 +02002026-03-02T13:31:24+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list… CIB ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks dominate the top positions, with four private banks among the fastest five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">growing listed banks, compared with only one public bank.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups secure two spots among the fastest five listed banks in corporate lending.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture one position within the top five.</h3>The corporate lending portfolio of one bank declined during 2025The First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in corporate lending (including small loans for economic activities) during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank topped the list with a growth rate of 56.8%, as its corporate loan portfolio reached EGP 115.49 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 73.67 billion at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second, with its corporate lending portfolio increasing by 44.8% during 2025 to reach EGP 449.13 billion by the end of last December, compared with EGP 310.20 billion at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» secured third place with a growth rate of 41.9% during the past year, as its corporate financing portfolio reached EGP 106.54 billion by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 75.08 billion at the end of 2024.The ranking, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the required financial data was available, showed that 11 banks achieved positive growth rates in their total corporate lending portfolios, while one bank recorded a notable decline during 2025.The list also revealed the dominance of private sector banks, which captured four positions among the fastest five growing listed banks in corporate lending, namely: Suez Canal Bank, CIB, ADIB Egypt, and QNB Egypt. Meanwhile, public sector banks secured only one position, with The United Bank ranking fifth on the list.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks, namely ADIB Egypt and QNB Egypt.Islamic banks captured only one position among the top five, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranking third.In contrast, one bank recorded a decline in its corporate lending portfolio during 2025, namely EGBANK.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 at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12454https://en.firstbankeg.com/12454The List «First Bank» of the Top 100 Arab Banks by Capital SizeSaudi Dominance at the Top Spots.. Saudi Banks Capture 9 Positions Among the Top TenThe UAE Secures 18 PositioSun, 01 Mar 2026 14:29:18 +02002026-03-01T14:29:18+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Saudi Dominance at the Top Spots.. Saudi Banks Capture 9 Positions Among the Top Ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The UAE Secures 18 Positions on the List.. Jordan Ranks Second with 14 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Egyptian Banks Continue to Strengthen Their Regional Presence with 13 Positions</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Balanced Representation for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain with 10 Banks Each</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Qatar and Kuwait Each Represented by 9 Banks.. Oman Present with 7 Banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestinian Presence with 4 Banks.. Iraqi Banks Secure 3 Positions</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Participation of Tunisian Banks with Only Two Positions.. One Algerian Bank Included</h3>The List «First Bank» of the Top 100 Arab Banks by Capital Size as of the End of September 2025 revealed Saudi dominance at the top of the ranking, with Saudi banks capturing 9 positions among the top ten, reflecting the strength of the Saudi banking sector’s capital bases and its ability to enhance financial solvency and support expansion and growth strategies.UAE banks secured 18 positions within the ranking, while Jordanian banks came in second with a total of 14 banks.Egyptian banks continued to consolidate their regional standing, capturing 13 positions on the list, underscoring the continued growth of capital bases among banks operating in the Egyptian market.Saudi Arabia and Bahrain recorded equal representation, with 10 banks each in the ranking. Qatar and Kuwait were closely represented with 9 banks each, while Oman was present with 7 banks.The list included 4 Palestinian banks and 3 Iraqi banks, reflecting efforts by these banking sectors to strengthen their capital bases despite economic challenges.On the other hand, Tunisian banks had limited representation with only two positions in the ranking, while one Algerian bank was included.The ranking was based on banks’ capital size as reported in their published financial position statements and valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool among different banking institutions. The ranking excluded banks lacking officially disclosed data to ensure accuracy and methodological reliability.Regarding the top 10 banks by capital size, Saudi National Bank ranked first both Arab-wide and within Saudi Arabia, with capital of approximately $16 billion as of the end of September 2025. It was followed by Al Rajhi Bank in second place Arab-wide and Saudi-wise, with capital amounting to $10.67 billion over the same period.Riyad Bank secured third place Arab-wide and among Saudi banks, with capital of around $8 billion at the end of last September.Banque Saudi Fransi and Alinma Bank jointly ranked fourth Arab-wide and within Saudi Arabia, each reporting capital of approximately $6.67 billion by the end of the period under review.Kuwait Finance House captured sixth place Arab-wide and ranked first among Kuwaiti banks, with capital reaching $6.05 billion as of September 2025.Saudi Awwal Bank ranked seventh Arab-wide and sixth among Saudi banks, recording capital of approximately $5.48 billion at the end of September 2025.Arab National Bank came eighth Arab-wide and seventh among Saudi banks, with capital of about $5.33 billion during the monitored period.Bank Albilad ranked ninth Arab-wide and eighth within Saudi Arabia, with capital totaling around $4 billion as of September 2025, followed by Bank Aljazira in tenth place Arab-wide and ninth among Saudi banks, with capital of $3.42 billion at the end of last September.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12546https://en.firstbankeg.com/12546First Bank Ratings CenterEGBANK, Suez Canal Bank, and ADIB Egypt Lead the Fastest Growth in Retail Lending Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Exchange in 2025EGBANK Tops the List Suez Canal Bank Ranks SecondPrivate sector banks dominate the top five, while public banThu, 12 Mar 2026 13:10:32 +02002026-03-01T13:10:32+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">EGBANK Tops the List… Suez Canal Bank Ranks Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Private sector banks dominate the top five, while public banks are entirely absent.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups secure two spots among the fastest-growing five listed banks in retail lending.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks capture two positions within the top five.</h3>The First Bank ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange in retail lending during 2025 revealed that EGBANK topped the list, recording a growth rate of 117.3%, as its retail loan portfolio reached EGP 34.86 bn by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 16.05 bn at the end of 2024.Suez Canal Bank ranked second with a growth rate of 110.2% during the past year, as its retail loan portfolio reached EGP 11.55 bn by the end of 2025, compared with EGP 5.50 bn at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» came in third place, with its retail financing portfolio increasing by 74.8% during 2025 to reach EGP 48.33 bn by the end of last December, compared with EGP 27.66 bn at the end of 2024.The ranking, which included all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which the required financial data was available, showed that all of them recorded positive growth rates in their total retail lending portfolios during 2025.The list also highlighted the dominance of private sector banks, which occupied the top five positions, namely: EGBANK, Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, and saib.Regarding Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions among the top five fastest-growing listed banks in retail lending, namely ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank, strengthening their presence not only as subsidiaries of Gulf banking groups but also as the only two Islamic banks appearing within the top five.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 at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12447https://en.firstbankeg.com/12447Suez Canal Bank and «ADIB-Egypt» and «Housing and Development» are the fastest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in deposit growth during 2025Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:03 +02002026-02-26T14:28:03+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list… and «ADIB-Egypt» ranks second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the lead… 4 private banks among the fastest 5 listed banks in deposit growth versus only one public bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups secure two spots among the fastest 5 listed banks in deposit growth</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks claim one seat among the top five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A decline in deposits recorded for one listed bank during 2025</h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing banks in deposits during 2025 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, posting a growth rate of 54.3%, after its deposit portfolio reached approximately EGP 209.04 billion at the end of 2025, compared to EGP 135.47 billion at the end of 2024.Second place went to Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB-Egypt», recording a growth rate of 38.9% during the past year, with its deposit portfolio reaching about EGP 278.09 billion at the end of 2025, compared to EGP 200.28 billion at the end of 2024.Housing & Development Bank ranked third, as its deposit portfolio increased by around 23.6% during 2025, reaching EGP 179.13 billion at the end of last December, compared to EGP 144.96 billion at the end of 2024.The list, which included 11 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange out of 12 banks for which the necessary financial data were available, showed that 10 banks achieved positive growth rates in total customer deposit portfolios, while one bank recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.The list also highlighted the dominance of the private sector at the top, with private banks capturing 4 spots among the fastest 5 listed banks in deposit growth, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt», SAIB, and Crédit Agricole Egypt.As for public banks, they secured only one seat among the top five, with Housing & Development Bank ranking third.Regarding foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, they controlled two positions among the fastest 5 listed banks in deposit growth, represented by «ADIB-Egypt» and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Islamic banks captured one seat among the top five, with «ADIB-Egypt» ranking second.On the other hand, the customer deposit portfolio of one listed bank declined during 2025, as EGBANK (The Egyptian Gulf Bank) saw its portfolio decrease by about 4.8%, recording EGP 106.64 billion at the end of 2025, compared to EGP 111.97 billion 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 at the end of 2025.