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FirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/First digital institution in Egypt for financial and banking ratings arجميع الحقوق محفوظة © 2026 FirstBankWed, 08 Jul 2026 06:03:45 +0200https://en.firstbankeg.com/UserFiles/SiteImages/Logo.pngFirstBankhttps://en.firstbankeg.com/https://en.firstbankeg.com/13142https://en.firstbankeg.com/13142First Bank«Faisal Islamic Bank», «Arab African International Bank» and «The United Bank» Lead Egyptian Banks in Leverage Ratio as of March 2026Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:30:20 +02002026-07-06T12:30:20+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Faisal Islamic Bank» Tops the Ranking, Advancing from Fifth Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Relative stability among the top 10 banks, with «CIB» emerging as the new entrant</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 4 positions within the top 10, out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">21 banks exceed the sector average leverage ratio of 7.6%, while only 2 banks remain below the average as of March 2026</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» of the best-performing banks by leverage ratio as of March 2026 revealed that «Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt» topped the list, recording a leverage ratio of 13.6% by the end of March 2026.Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second with a leverage ratio of 13.39%, while «The United Bank» secured third place with a leverage ratio of 12.97%.The ranking, which covered 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, showed that 21 banks achieved leverage ratios above the sector average of 7.6% as of March 2026, while only two banks recorded ratios below the average, according to the latest data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt.The leverage ratio reflects the relationship between Tier 1 Capital, as used in the Capital Adequacy Ratio framework (after regulatory deductions), and the bank’s total exposures, including both on-balance-sheet and off-balance-sheet assets, without applying risk-weight adjustments.It is calculated by dividing Tier 1 Capital, after deductions, by the bank’s total on- and off-balance-sheet exposures that are not weighted for risk. Banks are required to disclose both the leverage ratio and the components of its numerator and denominator within their financial statements.The ranking also showed that nine banks maintained their presence among the top 10 institutions in terms of leverage ratio in both 2025 and March 2026. Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» emerged as the sole new entrant, securing tenth place by the end of March 2026 after ranking twelfth in the 2025 classification.Foreign banks captured four positions within the top 10, out of the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ABC Egypt», «ABK-Egypt» and «FABMISR».All figures and ratios mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13139https://en.firstbankeg.com/13139First Bank«Housing & Development Bank», «Bank of Alexandria» and «FABMISR» Lead Egyptian Banks in Capital Adequacy Ratio as of March 2026Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:13:47 +02002026-07-05T16:13:47+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Housing & Development Bank» Maintains Leadership in Capital Adequacy Ratio, Reflecting the Sustainability of Its Strong Financial Position and Ability to Maintain High Capital Coverage Levels</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Top 10 banks maintain their presence among the leading institutions between 2025 and March 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks secure 6 positions within the top 10, out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">13 banks exceed the sector average of 19.6%, while 11 banks remain below the average as of March 2026</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» of the best-performing banks in terms of Capital Adequacy Ratio within the Egyptian banking sector as of March 2026 revealed that Housing & Development Bank retained the top position, recording a capital adequacy ratio of 38.49%.«Bank of Alexandria» ranked second with a capital adequacy ratio of 28.16% as of March 2026.Meanwhile, First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt «FABMISR» secured third place, posting a capital adequacy ratio of 28.04%.«The First Bank ranking», which covered 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, showed that 13 banks achieved capital adequacy ratios above the sector average of 19.6%, according to the latest data published by the Central Bank of Egypt.The ranking also highlighted the stability of the top 10 banks in terms of capital adequacy between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, although competition continued to reshape their positions within the list.Foreign banks captured six positions among the top 10 institutions, out of the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking. These banks were «FABMISR», «HSBC Egypt», «Bank of Alexandria», «QNB Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt» and «ABK-Egypt».The ranking further revealed that more than half of the analyzed banks exceeded the sector average of 19.6% by the end of March 2026, reflecting the strong capital bases maintained by a broad segment of Egyptian banks and their ability to sustain high levels of financial solvency.The list of the top 10 banks by capital adequacy ratio also witnessed changes in ranking positions between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, despite the same banks remaining within the top 10. Housing & Development Bank maintained its leadership position, while Bank of Alexandria advanced to second place.Meanwhile, «FABMISR» moved down to third place, while both Commercial International Bank «CIB» and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt improved their rankings. «HSBC Egypt» slipped to sixth place, whereas «QNB Egypt» retained its position. The lower ranks of the top 10 also saw an exchange of positions between «ABK-Egypt» and «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt».All figures and ratios mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13136https://en.firstbankeg.com/13136«ADIB Egypt», «ADCB», and «Al Ahli Kuwaiti» Are the Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks by Equity Over the Past 5 YearsThu, 02 Jul 2026 16:11:05 +02002026-07-02T16:11:05+02:00<h3>«ADIB – Egypt» Tops the List Backed by Strong Profit Growth Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>Gulf Banks Shine, Securing 4 Spots Among the Top 5 Fastest-Growing Foreign Banks by Equity Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>4 Out of 12 Foreign Banks Surpass the Banking Sector’s Average Growth Rate of 29% Annually Over the Past 5 Years</h3><h3>Only One Listed Bank Ranks Among the Top 5 Fastest Growers, While 3 Listed Banks Lag Behind</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in terms of equity growth over the past five years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that «ADIB – Egypt» ranked first, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.5%. Its equity portfolio rose to EGP 33.65 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 5.16 billion at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank «ADCB» came in second place, with a CAGR of 44.5% over the past five years, as its equity portfolio increased to EGP 18.97 billion by the end of 2025, up from EGP 3.01 billion at the end of 2020.Al Ahli Kuwaiti Bank secured third place, with a CAGR of 40% over the past five years, as its equity portfolio grew to EGP 21.96 billion by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.08 billion at the end of 2020.The «First Bank» ranking tracked the evolution of equity portfolios across 12 foreign banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data was available, showing that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the past five years.At the level of Gulf banks, data showed they captured 4 positions among the top five, with «ADIB – Egypt» ranking first, «ADCB» second, «ABK – Egypt» third, and «NBK – Egypt» fifth.Regarding Islamic banks, only one secured a place among the top five out of three Islamic banks included in the ranking, namely «ADIB – Egypt».The results also highlighted the presence of «ADIB – Egypt» as the only bank listed on the Egyptian Exchange included in the ranking, reflecting the strength of its performance.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13134https://en.firstbankeg.com/13134«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and «ADIB Egypt» are the largest listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in terms of customer deposits by the end of March 2026»Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:37:58 +02002026-07-01T17:37:58+02:00<h3> </h3><hr data-end="58" data-start="55"><h3 data-end="197" data-start="60">«CIB» consolidates its position as the largest listed bank on the Egyptian Exchange in terms of deposits by the end of March 2026</h3><h3 data-end="256" data-start="199">Islamic banks secure two spots among the top five</h3><h3 data-end="395" data-start="258">EGP 3.81 trillion in customer deposits at listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange by the end of March 2026, up 10.4% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="489" data-start="397">Top five banks maintain their positions, with limited reshuffling within the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the largest banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange by customer deposits as of the end of March 2026 showed that Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» ranked first, with its customer deposit portfolio reaching approximately EGP 1.21 trillion.QNB Egypt «QNB» ranked second, with a deposit portfolio of around EGP 880.94 billion by the end of March 2026.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB Egypt» came in third place, with customer deposits totaling approximately EGP 321.31 billion at the end of the period.The «First Bank» ranking covered total customer deposits across all listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange (12 banks) for which financial data was available for the first quarter of 2026.The ranking highlighted the dominance of private sector banks in the top five positions in terms of deposits, including «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB», «Suez Canal Bank», and «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank».At the level of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks ranked among the top five: «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt».Islamic banks also captured two spots among the top five, with «ADIB Egypt» ranking third with customer deposits of EGP 321.31 billion, while Faisal Islamic Bank ranked fifth with deposits of EGP 216.22 billion by the end of March 2026.The ranking remained largely stable, with the only change being a swap between 10th and 11th places between Crédit Agricole Egypt and The United Bank, with the former dropping one position and the latter moving up to 10th place.The data also revealed that total customer deposits at listed banks rose to EGP 3.81 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to approximately EGP 3.45 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting continued strong growth in the deposit base during the first quarter of the year.It is worth noting that all figures mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13132https://en.firstbankeg.com/13132«QNB» Egypt, «CIB», and «ADIB» are the best listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange on the «First Bank» index for individual credit competitiveness during the first quarter of 2026Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:19 +02002026-07-01T13:26:19+02:00<h3>«QNB» Egypt is strongly expanding in providing personal loans and tops the listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by the end of March 2026. The top 3 banks account for 61.2% of the increase in personal loans among listed banks by the end of March 2026. Personal loans at listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 415.71 billion, with an increase of EGP 26.47 billion during Q1 2026. Islamic banks secured just one spot among the top five, out of the three Islamic banks included in the ranking.</h3>The First Bank list of the best banks listed on the Egyptian stock exchange for the First Bank Credit Competitiveness Index for individuals during Q1 2026 revealed that Qatar National Bank - Egypt (QNB) topped the list, after its individual loans portfolio increased by about 6.47 billion EGP, reaching 87.58 billion EGP by the end of March 2026, up from 81.11 billion EGP at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt took the second spot, with its individual loans portfolio rising by around 4.97 billion EGP during Q1 2026, reaching 97.24 billion EGP by the end of March 2026, compared to 92.28 billion EGP at the end of 2025.ADIB Egypt captured third place, achieving an increase of EGP 4.82 billion during Q1 2026, after its retail deposit portfolio reached EGP 53.15 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 48.33 billion at the end of 2025.The “First Bank” Credit Competitiveness Index tracked the increases in retail deposit portfolios across all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (12 banks in total), for which financial data was available as of the end of March 2026. The data revealed that all banks succeeded in expanding their retail deposit portfolios during the period under review.The “First Bank” Individual Credit Competitiveness Index measures banks’ ability to offer credit products or loan products to attract retail customers. It is based on the absolute value of growth in net retail loans, reflecting the bank’s success in expanding its portfolio balance.Listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange recorded a significant growth in net retail financing during Q1 2026, reaching about EGP 415.71 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 389.23 billion at the end of 2025, marking an increase of EGP 26.47 billion within just three months.On the Islamic banking side, they secured only one position among the top five listed banks in the “First Bank” Retail Credit Competitiveness Index, held by ADIB.The list was dominated by QNB Egypt, ADIB, and CIB, which together accounted for 61.2% of the total increase in retail financing during Q1 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13131https://en.firstbankeg.com/13131First Bank«Suez Canal Bank», «BANK NXT» and «ABK-Egypt» Lead Growth in Net Interest Income During Q1 2026Suez Canal Bank tops the ranking, advancing third place in Q1 20254 banks maintain their presence amongWed, 01 Jul 2026 13:23:27 +02002026-07-01T13:23:27+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Suez Canal Bank» tops the ranking, advancing from third place in Q1 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">4 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks during the first quarters of 2025 and 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">132.64 EGP bn in net interest income generated by 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market, up 14.3% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«saib» records the largest jump in the ranking, climbing to sixth place in Q1 2026 from 24th place in Q1 2025</h3>«First Bank’s ranking» tracking the development of net interest income among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, advancing from third place during the corresponding period of 2025. This performance was supported by a 54.8% increase in its net interest income, which reached 2.6 EGP bn during the first three months of 2026, compared with 1.68 EGP bn during the same period of 2025.«BANK NXT» secured second place after recording a 41.8% growth in net interest income during Q1 2026, reaching 1.53 EGP bn, compared with 1.08 EGP bn during the corresponding period of 2025.Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK-Egypt» ranked third, with net interest income rising by 37.7% year-on-year to 2.5 EGP bn during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 1.82 EGP bn during the first three months of 2025.The ranking monitored net interest income across 25 banks operating in Egypt for which financial statements were available. It showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also showed that four banks maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in net interest income during the first quarters of both 2025 and 2026. «Suez Canal Bank» rose to the top position from third place in Q1 2025, while «EGBANK» ranked fourth, down from second place.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB Egypt» came fifth during Q1 2026 after ranking second in Q1 2025, while Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked tenth, down from sixth place during the first quarter of the previous year.On the other hand, «saib» achieved the largest jump in the ranking, advancing to sixth place in Q1 2026 from 24th place during the corresponding period of 2025.At the sector level, net interest income generated by the 25 surveyed banks reached 132.64 EGP bn during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 116.06 EGP bn during the same period of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 14.3%.The ranking also revealed the presence of four foreign banks among the top 10 fastest-growing institutions, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «ABK-Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», «Emirates NBD» and «QNB Egypt».All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13128https://en.firstbankeg.com/13128First Bank«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT» and «EBank» Lead Growth in Personal Loans During Q1 2026Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:20:13 +02002026-06-30T14:20:13+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» tops the ranking, rising from third place in the 2025 classification</h3><h3 dir="ltr">6 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans during Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">595.73 EGP bn in personal loans across 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, up 6.6% during Q1 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks capture half of the top 10 positions, with 5 banks represented among the 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«QNB» remains the largest private-sector bank in personal loans, while «CIB» ranks second</h3>«First Bank's ranking» tracking the development of personal loan portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked first, supported by a 22.1% increase in its personal loan portfolio, which reached 9.73 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 7.97 EGP bn at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its personal loan portfolio grew by 17.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching 16.21 EGP bn at the end of March, compared with 13.76 EGP bn at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» secured third place, with its personal loan portfolio increasing by 13.7% quarter-on-quarter to 13.18 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 11.59 EGP bn at the end of 2025.The ranking monitored the personal loan portfolios of 23 banks operating in Egypt for which financial data were available. It showed that 22 banks recorded positive growth rates, while only one bank reported a decline during Q1 2026.The ranking also showed that six banks maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans during both Q1 2026 and 2025. These banks were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT», «Suez Canal Bank», «EGBank», «ADIB-Egypt» and «Housing & Development Bank».At the sector level, the personal loans portfolio of 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector reached 597.73 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, compared with 559.09 EGP bn at the end of 2025, recording a growth rate of 6.6% during Q1 of 2026.The ranking highlighted the presence of five foreign banks among the top 10 fastest-growing institutions, out of 13 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Emirates NBD», Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB», «QNB Egypt», and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt «ADCB».«QNB» retained its position as the largest private-sector bank in personal loans, with a portfolio totaling 68.07 EGP bn at the end of March 2026, while Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second with personal loans amounting to 66.26 EGP bn.All figures and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13103https://en.firstbankeg.com/13103«AlexBank», «BANK NXT» and «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during Q1 of 2026Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:54:52 +02002026-06-28T14:54:52+02:00<h3 data-end="141" data-start="0" dir="ltr">AlexBank Tops the Ranking, Rising from Third Place in Q1 2025, Reflecting Its Efficiency in Expanding Non-Interest Banking Activities</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-144" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-11" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-11" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="129" data-start="0">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks during Q1 of both 2025 and 2026</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-146" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-12" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-12" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="181" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="0">Net fee and commission income generated by 24 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 13.88 billion, recording a growth rate of 5.2% during Q1 of 2026</h3><section data-testid="conversation-turn-148" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-13" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-13" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="110" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="0">Foreign banks captured six spots among the top ten fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income</h3></section></section></section>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of net fee and commission income among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during the first quarter of 2026, revealed that «AlexBank» topped the list, moving up from third place during the corresponding period of 2025. This reflects the bank’s efficiency in expanding non-interest banking activities. The performance was supported by a 40.1% increase in net fee and commission income, reaching EGP 827.44 million during the first three months of 2026, compared to EGP 590.61 million during the same period of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after recording a 36% growth in net fee and commission income during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 185 million, compared to EGP 136.04 million during the corresponding period of 2025.«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» secured third place, as its net fee and commission income increased by approximately 23.8%, reaching EGP 267.53 million during Q1 2026, compared to EGP 216.18 million during the first three months of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked net fee and commission income across 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 17 banks achieved positive growth rates, while seven banks recorded noticeable declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that four banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in net fee and commission income during the first quarters of both 2025 and 2026. «AlexBank» climbed to the top position from third place in the Q1 2025 ranking, while «ADCB» Egypt moved up to fourth place from sixth place.Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked seventh during Q1 2026, up from tenth place in the Q1 2025 ranking. «ADIB-Egypt» ranked eighth, down from fourth place during the first quarter of the previous year.At the sector level, total net fee and commission income generated by the 24 surveyed banks reached EGP 13.88 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to EGP 13.20 billion during the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 5.2%.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «AlexBank», «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ADCB Egypt», «FABMISR», National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt», «ADIB-Egypt» and «Attijariwafa Bank Egypt».It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13099https://en.firstbankeg.com/13099First Bank«Suez Canal Bank», «BANK NXT» and «Kuwait Finance House» were the fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during Q1 2026Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:50 +02002026-06-25T14:58:50+02:00<h3 data-end="132" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank Retains the Top Position, Reflecting Its Ability to Deliver Strong and Sustainable Growth in Retail Deposits</h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification </h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Commercial International Bank «CIB» reinforced its position as the leading private-sector bank, while the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second</h3><h3 data-end="607" data-start="134" dir="ltr">Total retail deposits at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 3.23 trillion, recording a growth rate of 10.1% during the first quarter of 2026</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of retail deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position, reflecting its ability to achieve strong and sustainable growth. This performance was supported by a 38.9% increase in its retail deposits portfolio, which reached EGP 51.85 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 37.32 billion at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its retail deposits portfolio grew by 21.6% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 41.92 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 34.46 billion at the end of 2025.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt secured third place, as its retail deposits portfolio expanded by approximately 18.4% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 44.96 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 37.97 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the retail deposit portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that four banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «Suez Canal Bank» retained its leadership position, while «BANK NXT» remained in second place.Meanwhile, «Kuwait Finance House» ranked third during Q1 2026, up from fifth place in the 2025 classification. «FABMISR» also improved its position, climbing to sixth place from tenth place in last year's ranking.At the sector level, total retail deposits across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 3.23 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 2.93 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 10.1% during the first quarter of 2026.The ranking further revealed that five foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House», HSBC Egypt, «FABMISR», «Crédit Agricole» , and National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt».Commercial International Bank «CIB» maintained its leadership among private-sector banks with retail deposits totaling EGP 719.08 billion by the end of March 2026. Meanwhile, the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» ranked second with retail deposits amounting to EGP 322.43 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13096https://en.firstbankeg.com/13096First Bank«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and Housing & Development Bank Recorded the Highest Net Profits Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026CIB Maintained the Highest Net Profit Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:31:14 +02002026-06-24T18:31:14+02:00<h3 class="pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer" dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintained the Highest Net Profit Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="226" data-start="130" dir="ltr">Four Banks Remained Among the Top Five Most Profitable Listed Banks in Both Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="314" data-start="228" dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Accounted for Two Positions Among the Top Five Most Profitable Banks</h3><h3 data-end="418" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="316" dir="ltr">Net Profit of Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange Reached EGP 46.49 Bn During Q1 2026</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the most profitable banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange during Q1 2026 showed that Commercial International Bank Egypt «CIB»recorded the highest net profit, amounting to EGP 17.74 bn.«QNB Egypt» ranked second, reporting net profit of EGP 8.86 bn during Q1 2026.Housing and Development Bank ranked third, with net profit reaching EGP 5.18 bn during Q1 2026.The ranking tracked net profit figures for all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which financial data were available during Q1 2026.Private-sector banks accounted for four positions among the five most profitable listed banks, namely «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Among foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt» were included among the five most profitable listed banks.Islamic banks accounted for two positions within the top five. «ADIB Egypt» ranked fourth with net profit of EGP 3.59 bn during Q1 2026, while Faisal Islamic Bank ranked fifth with net profit of EGP 2.93 bn.«CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Housing and Development Bank maintained their positions among the five most profitable banks as of March 2026. Faisal Islamic Bank entered the top five, moving up from eighth place at the end of 2025.Several ranking changes were recorded compared with year-end 2025. Faisal Islamic Bank moved from eighth place to fifth place, while Crédit Agricole Egypt declined from fifth place to seventh place, and Suez Canal Bank moved from sixth place to eighth place.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13092https://en.firstbankeg.com/13092First Bank«The United Bank», «HSBC» and «ADIB-Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during Q1 2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:21:57 +02002026-06-24T14:21:57+02:00<h3 data-end="91" data-start="0" dir="ltr">«The United Bank» Tops the Ranking, Rising from 15th Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">Three banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">«QNB» strengthened its position as the leading private-sector bank, while «CIB» ranked second</h3><h3 data-end="509" data-start="93" dir="ltr">Total corporate deposits at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 3.76 trillion, recording a growth rate of 8.7% during the first quarter of 2026</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of corporate deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that The United Bank topped the list, climbing from 15th place in the 2025 classification. This performance was supported by a 30.4% increase in its corporate deposits portfolio, which reached EGP 36.64 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 28.09 billion at the end of 2025.«HSBC» ranked second after its corporate deposits portfolio expanded by 25.6% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 180.03 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 143.34 billion at the end of 2025.«ADIB-Egypt» secured third place, as its corporate deposits portfolio grew by approximately 23% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 176.58 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 143.52 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the corporate deposit portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also highlighted that three banks successfully maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «HSBC» retained its second-place position in both rankings, while «ADIB-Egypt» moved up to third place in Q1 2026 from sixth place at the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked fourth during Q1 2026, declining from third place in the 2025 classification.At the sector level, total corporate deposits across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 3.76 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 3.46 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 8.7% during the first quarter of 2026.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «HSBC», «ADIB-Egypt», «AlexBank», National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK-Egypt», «QNB» and «ABC» .«QNB» maintained its leadership among private-sector banks with corporate deposits totaling EGP 559.25 billion by the end of March 2026. Meanwhile, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked second with corporate deposits amounting to EGP 490.98 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079https://en.firstbankeg.com/13079First Bank«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «BANK NXT» and «Arab African International Bank» were the fastest-growing banks in retail lending during Q1 of 2026Kuwait Finance House Egypt Tops the Ranking, Rising fromThird Place in the 2025 Classification7 banks mainMon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:14 +02002026-06-22T11:31:14+02:00<h3 data-end="105" data-start="0" dir="ltr">«Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» Tops the Ranking, Rising fromThird Place in the 2025 Classification</h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">7 banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in retail lending during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. </h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">Retail loan portfolios at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 785 billion, recording a growth rate of 6.2% during Q1 of 2026. </h3><h3 data-end="594" data-start="107" dir="ltr">Meanwhile, «CIB» continued to lead private sector, followed by «QNB» in second place</h3>«The First Bank» ranking, which monitors the development of retail loan portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» topped the list, climbing from third place in the 2025 classification. This performance was supported by a 22.7% increase in its retail lending portfolio, which reached EGP 12.12 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 9.88 billion at the end of 2025.«BANK NXT» ranked second after its retail lending portfolio expanded by 16.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 20.95 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 17.93 billion at the end of 2025.The Arab African International Bank «AAIB» secured third place, as its retail lending portfolio grew by approximately 12.8% on a quarterly basis, reaching EGP 34.92 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 30.96 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking tracked the retail lending portfolios of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The results showed that 23 banks achieved positive growth rates, while only two banks recorded declines during Q1 2026.<section data-testid="conversation-turn-80" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-7" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-7" dir="auto">The ranking showed that 7 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector successfully maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in retail lending during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» captured the top position during the first three months of 2026, advancing from third place in the 2025 ranking, while «BANK NXT» secured second place by the end of Q1 2026, rising from fifth place at the end of last year.Meanwhile, «Suez Canal Bank» ranked fourth during Q1 2026, declining from second place in the 2025 classification. Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» came in fifth place, advancing from tenth place during the previous year.«Emirates NBD» secured sixth place in the Q1 2026 ranking, up from ninth place in the 2025 classification, while «ADIB-Egypt» slipped to seventh place, down from fourth place in the previous year’s ranking.</section>At the sector level, total retail lending portfolios across the 25 surveyed banks reached EGP 785.03 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 739.17 billion at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 6.2% during Q1 of 2026.The ranking further revealed that six foreign banks appeared among the top ten fastest-growing banks, out of 14 foreign banks included in the survey. These were «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Emirates NBD-Egypt», «ADIB», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt», «QNB-Egypt» and «FABMISR».«CIB» maintained its leadership of the Private banking sector in terms of retail lending volume, recording EGP 97.24 billion by the end of March 2026 Meanwhile, «QNB» ranked second with a retail banking loan portfolio totaling EGP 87.58 billion by the end of March 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13077https://en.firstbankeg.com/13077First Bank«EBank», Suez Canal Bank, and Faisal Islamic Bank Recorded the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratios Among Banks Listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange as of March 2026EBank Maintained the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Indicating a Strong Asset Base Relative to CusSun, 21 Jun 2026 16:33:35 +02002026-06-21T16:33:35+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«EBank» Maintained the Highest Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Indicating a Strong Asset Base Relative to Customer Deposits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Limited Changes in the Top Five Banks by Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio Between Year-End 2025 and March 2026, with Suez Canal Bank Entering the Top Five</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Eight Banks Recorded Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratios Above the Listed-Bank Average of 128% as of March 2026</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Accounted for One Position Among the Top Five Banks by Assets-to-Deposits Coverage Ratio, Out of Three Islamic Banks Included in the Analysis</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026 showed that Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» maintained the highest ratio. Its assets-to-deposits coverage ratio reached 139.9%, with total assets of EGP 221.78 billion and customer deposits of EGP 158.52 billion at the end of March 2026.Suez Canal Bank ranked second with an assets-to-deposits coverage ratio of 133.7%. The bank reported total assets of EGP 306.25 billion and customer deposits of EGP 229.04 billion at the end of March 2026.Faisal Islamic Bank ranked third, recording an assets-to-deposits coverage ratio of 131.4% at the end of March 2026. Total assets reached EGP 284.21 billion, while customer deposits stood at EGP 216.22 billion during the same period.The ranking, which covered all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, showed that all banks maintained assets-to-deposits coverage ratios above 100% as of March 2026.The assets-to-deposits coverage ratio measures the relationship between a bank’s asset base and its customer deposits. It is calculated as (Assets / Deposits) × 100, with higher ratios indicating a larger asset base relative to deposits.The ranking also showed that the top eight banks recorded assets-to-deposits coverage ratios above the listed banking sector average of 128% at the end of March 2026.A comparison between the March 2026 and year-end 2025 rankings showed limited changes among the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio, with Suez Canal Bank joining the group.Al Baraka Bank Egypt, «EBank», «QNB Egypt», and The United Bank maintained their positions compared with the year-end 2025 ranking, while the remaining banks recorded limited changes. saib Bank and «ADIB Egypt» exchanged positions, with saib moving up to ninth place and «ADIB Egypt» moving down to tenth place by the end of March 2026. «CIB» moved from fifth place to eighth place, while Egyptian Gulf Bank declined from second place to sixth place.Private-sector banks accounted for three positions among the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026: Suez Canal Bank, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank.Among Islamic banks, Faisal Islamic Bank was included in the top five banks by assets-to-deposits coverage ratio as of March 2026.All figures and ratios presented in this analysis are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13071https://en.firstbankeg.com/13071First Bank«The Arab African International», «saib» and «ADIB - Egypt» were the fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during Q1 2026.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:08:32 +02002026-06-21T15:08:32+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-63" data-turn="user" data-turn-id="65f3eb6f-767a-4577-9b8a-1757fd51ff6b" data-turn-id-container="65f3eb6f-767a-4577-9b8a-1757fd51ff6b" dir="auto"> </section><section data-testid="conversation-turn-64" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-17" data-turn-id-container="request-6a2f9e47-0630-83ea-9a9b-b838215344a2-17" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="123" data-start="0">«Arab African International Bank» tops First Bank ranking after rising from second-to-last place in 2025 classification</h3><h3 data-end="566" data-start="125">Four banks maintained their presence among the top ten fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity during both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification</h3><h3>The total shareholders’ equity of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector reached EGP 1.1 trillion by the end of March 2026, recording a decline of 1.7% during Q1 2026. </h3><h3 data-end="566" data-start="125">Meanwhile, foreign banks captured half of the top ten positions out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3>«The First Bank» ranking for shareholders’ equity development among Egyptian banks during Q1 2026 revealed that the Arab African International Bank «AAIB» topped the list, rising sharply from the second-to-last position in the 2025 classification. This came supported by a 12% increase in its portfolio, reaching EGP 158.43 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 141.49 billion at the end of 2025.«saib» ranked second after its shareholders’ equity grew by 9.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 21.2 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 19.31 billion at the end of 2025.«ADIB-Egypt» ranked third, as its shareholders’ equity rose by around 6.3% quarter-on-quarter, reaching EGP 35.77 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 33.65 billion at the end of 2025.«The First Bank» ranking monitored the shareholders’ equity of 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available. The results showed that 12 banks recorded positive growth rates, while 13 banks witnessed noticeable declines during Q1 2026.The ranking also showed that four banks managed to maintain their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in shareholders’ equity in both Q1 2026 and the 2025 classification. «ADIB-Egypt» maintained its position in third place, moving up from fourth place at the end of 2025. «Suez Canal Bank» ranked eighth in Q1 2026, down from fifth place at the end of the previous year.Meanwhile, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «ABK-Egypt» held sixth place in Q1 2026, rising from eighth place in 2025, while National Bank of Kuwait «NBK-Egypt» came in ninth place, up from tenth place last year.On the sector level, total shareholders’ equity of the 25 banks reached EGP 1.1 trillion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 1.12 trillion at the end of 2025, reflecting a 1.7% decline during Q1 2026.The ranking showed that five foreign banks were included in the top ten, out of 14 foreign banks covered in the list, namely: «ADIB-Egypt», «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «ABK-Egypt», «National Bank of Kuwait», and «Emirates NBD Egypt».It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements of each bank as of the end of March 2026.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13068https://en.firstbankeg.com/13068United Bank, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB Lead as Fastest-Growing Banks in Customer Financing in Q1 2026United Bank tops the list, rising 13th place in the 2025 ranking5 banks maintain their presence among theWed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:36 +02002026-06-17T17:08:36+02:00<h3 data-end="223" data-section-id="25hbha" data-start="150">United Bank tops the list, rising from 13th place in the 2025 ranking</h3><h3 data-end="297" data-section-id="15mp0sy" data-start="225">5 banks maintain their presence among the top 10 in Q1 2026 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="412" data-section-id="v21v42" data-start="299">CIB retains its position as the largest private-sector bank in financing volume, while QNB Egypt ranks second</h3><h3 data-end="483" data-section-id="11ao4px" data-start="414">EGP 3.27 trillion in deposits across 25 banks, up 7.3% in Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="575" data-section-id="srf14s" data-start="485">Foreign banks capture half of the top 10 spots out of 14 banks included in the ranking</h3>The “First Bank” ranking, which tracks the development of customer financing portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during Q1 2026, revealed that United Bank ranked first, supported by an 18.3% increase in its portfolio to reach EGP 43.29 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 36.59 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) secured second place, with its customer financing portfolio rising by 15.8% during the first three months of 2026, reaching EGP 170.81 billion by the end of March, compared to EGP 147.48 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) ranked third, as its customer financing portfolio grew by approximately 15.5% on a quarterly basis, recording EGP 77.73 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to EGP 67.32 billion at the end of 2025.The “First Bank” ranking monitored customer financing portfolios across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available, showing that all banks achieved positive growth rates during Q1 2026.The list also showed that five banks succeeded in maintaining their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in customer financing during both Q1 2026 and 2025: ADIB, ADCB, Bank NXT, Suez Canal Bank, and Commercial International Bank (CIB).In terms of size, Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) continued to solidify its position as the largest private-sector bank in financing volume, with its portfolio reaching approximately EGP 545.9 billion, compared to EGP 503.36 billion at the end of 2025, achieving growth of about 4.5%.Qatar National Bank (QNB) Egypt also maintained its position as the second-largest private-sector bank in customer financing by the end of March 2026, with its portfolio reaching EGP 465.92 billion, compared to EGP 440.65 billion at the end of 2025, reflecting a quarterly growth rate of 5.7%.At the sector level, customer deposits across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector increased by about 7.3% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 3.27 trillion by the end of March, compared to EGP 3.05 trillion at the end of 2025.The ranking also revealed that five foreign banks appeared among the top 10, out of a total of 14 foreign banks included in the list: ADIB, ADCB, Emirates NBD, National Bank of Kuwait, and HSBC.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13067https://en.firstbankeg.com/13067First Bank«ADIB Egypt», «EBank», and «EGBANK» were the fastest-growing listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026The First Bank Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 showed that ADIB Egypt continued to lead the ranking, whWed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:28 +02002026-06-17T16:15:28+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 showed that «ADIB Egypt» continued to lead the ranking, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» recorded the largest volume of financial investments, followed by «QNB Egypt» in second place</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Total financial investments at banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 1.75 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.60 trillion at the end of 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banks held two positions among the top five, out of the four banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange in financial investment portfolios during Q1 2026 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt «ADIB-Egypt» topped the list with a growth rate of 25.37%, as its portfolio increased to EGP 129.09 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 102.97 bn at the end of 2025.Export Development Bank of Egypt «EBank» ranked second after its financial investment portfolio grew by 23.77% during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 81.65 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 65.98 bn at the end of 2025.EGBANK ranked third, with its financial investment portfolio increasing by 23.21% during Q1 2026 to EGP 63.84 bn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 51.81 bn at the end of 2025.The ranking covered all listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange for which financial data were available. The data showed that 11 banks recorded positive growth rates in their financial investment portfolios, while one bank recorded a decline during Q1 2026.Private-sector banks accounted for two positions among the top five fastest-growing banks in financial investments, represented by ADIB-Egypt and Crédit Agricole Egypt.The ranking also showed stability for some banks in their positions, with Faisal Islamic Bank maintaining seventh place, while «QNB Egypt» ranked last in both classifications. «ADIB-Egypt» maintained first place in the fastest-growing banks category, while «EBank» moved up to second place from fifth place in 2025.New entrants to the top five in Q1 2026 included Egyptian Gulf Bank, Crédit Agricole Egypt, and Saib Bank.Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, «ADIB-Egypt» led the ranking, reinforcing its position as the only foreign and Islamic bank among the top five.All figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements of each bank as of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13055https://en.firstbankeg.com/13055CIB, QNB Egypt, and ADIB Lead Egyptian Listed Banks in Strengthening Their Financial Positions During Q1 2026Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:16:09 +02002026-06-16T13:16:09+02:00<section data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:51a95e0b-bf5f-48fa-892d-a0052cbb6443-0" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:51a95e0b-bf5f-48fa-892d-a0052cbb6443-0" dir="auto"><h3>CIB maintained its top position, underscoring the strength of its financial standing and its ability to continue expanding despite intensifying competition.</h3><h3>Four banks retained their places among the top five in both Q1 2026 and full-year 2025 rankings, while Faisal Islamic Bank entered the top five as a new entrant.</h3><h3>The total financial position (assets) of banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange reached EGP 4.8 trillion, an increase of EGP 431.96 billion during the first quarter of 2026.</h3><h3>Foreign banking groups captured two of the top five positions among the four foreign-owned banks included in the ranking.</h3>According to the First Bank ranking of the Egyptian Exchange-listed banks that achieved the greatest enhancement in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, Commercial International Bank (CIB) ranked first. Its asset portfolio increased by approximately EGP 124.64 billion, reaching EGP 1.56 trillion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.44 trillion at the end of 2025.QNB Egypt secured second place, with its assets rising by around EGP 112.15 billion during Q1 2026 to EGP 1.03 trillion at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 915.56 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB Egypt) ranked third, recording an increase of EGP 48 billion in assets during the first quarter of 2026. Its asset portfolio reached EGP 392.15 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 344.15 billion at the end of 2025.The ranking measures the increase in the financial position of all 12 banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange for which financial data were available during the period under review. The analysis showed that all listed banks recorded growth in their asset portfolios during Q1 2026.Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange posted notable growth in their financial positions during the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately EGP 4.8 trillion by the end of March, compared with EGP 4.37 trillion at the end of 2025, representing an increase of EGP 431.96 billion in just three months.CIB, QNB Egypt, ADIB Egypt, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks in both Q1 2026 and 2025. Meanwhile, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt climbed to fifth place after ranking tenth in the 2025 classification.Among foreign-owned banking groups listed on the Egyptian Exchange, two banks ranked among the top five institutions that strengthened their financial positions the most during Q1 2026: QNB Egypt and ADIB Egypt.In addition, Islamic banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange increased their combined financial position by approximately EGP 80.85 billion during Q1 2026. Their total assets reached EGP 828.82 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 747.97 billion at the end of 2025.Note: All figures and growth rates mentioned in the analysis are based on the standalone financial statements publicly announced by each bank as of March 31, 2026.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13052https://en.firstbankeg.com/13052First Bank«HSBC», «NBK – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD» Lead Asset Growth Among Egyptian Banks in Q1 2026HSBC Tops the List, Climbing Eighth Place in the 2025 Ranking.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:25:17 +02002026-06-15T17:25:17+02:00<h3 data-end="70" data-start="0" dir="ltr">HSBC Tops the List, Climbing from Eighth Place in the 2025 Ranking</h3><h3 data-end="174" data-start="72" dir="ltr">Total Assets of 25 Banks Operating in Egypt Reach EGP 9.06 Trillion, Growing by 10% During Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="309" data-start="176" dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintains Its Position as the Largest Private-Sector Bank by Total Assets, While Arab African International Bank Ranks Second</h3><h3 data-end="489" data-start="311" dir="ltr">Total Assets of Islamic Banks Reach EGP 1.01 Trillion by the End of March 2026, Up from EGP 919.78 Billion at the End of 2025, Recording a Growth Rate of 10.2% During Q1 2026</h3>First Bank’s ranking of the fastest-growing banks in Egypt’s banking sector by assets during the first quarter of 2026 revealed that HSBC topped the list, recording an asset growth rate of 18%. The bank’s asset portfolio reached EGP 416.04 bn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 352.49 bn at the end of 2025.National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt «NBK Egypt» secured second place after its asset portfolio increased by 14.6% during the first quarter of 2026, reaching EGP 257.71 bn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 224.86 bn at the end of 2025.Emirates NBD Egypt ranked third, with its asset portfolio rising by approximately 14.4% to EGP 237.47 bn during Q1 2026, compared with EGP 207.53 bn at the end of 2025.First Bank’s ranking tracked the asset portfolios of 25 banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector for which financial statements were available. The analysis showed that all surveyed banks achieved positive growth rates during the first quarter of 2026.At the sector level, the combined assets of the 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market reached EGP 9.06 tn by the end of March 2026, representing a growth rate of 10% compared with EGP 8.23 tn at the end of 2025.Commercial International Bank «CIB» maintained its position as the largest private-sector bank in Egypt by total assets, recording EGP 1.56 tn by the end of March 2026. Arab African International Bank ranked second, with total assets amounting to EGP 1.03 tn during the same period.Regarding Islamic banks, their combined assets reached EGP 1.01 tn by the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 919.78 bn at the end of 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 10.2% during the first quarter of 2026.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of March 2026.https://en.firstbankeg.com/13044https://en.firstbankeg.com/13044Faisal Islamic Bank, ABK Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House Egypt Lead Profit Growth in Q1 2026Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:04 +02002026-06-14T18:00:04+02:00<section data-scroll-anchor="false" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:94ce41d1-c71d-4432-8bbc-af4e7edf529a-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:94ce41d1-c71d-4432-8bbc-af4e7edf529a-2" dir="auto"><h3 data-end="289" data-start="116">Faisal Islamic Bank topped the ranking, climbing from last place in the Q1 2025 classification, benefiting in part from a lower profit base during the comparison period.</h3><h3 data-end="450" data-start="291">EGP 82.16 billion in net profits were generated by 25 banks operating in the Egyptian market, representing 20% growth during the first quarter of 2026.</h3><h3 data-end="562" data-start="452">CIB maintained its position as the most profitable private-sector bank, while QNB Egypt ranked second.</h3><h3 data-end="779" data-start="564">Net profits of Islamic banks reached EGP 9.09 billion, growing by 59.1% in Q1 2026, compared with a 50.1% decline during the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting a strong acceleration in performance.</h3><h3 data-end="894" data-start="781">A notable decline in net profits was recorded by eight banks operating in the Egyptian market during Q1 2026.</h3>According to First Bank’s report tracking net profit developments among banks operating in Egypt’s banking sector during Q1 2026, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt ranked first after achieving a strong growth rate of 232.5%. Its net profit rose to EGP 2.93 billion during the period, compared with EGP 881.64 million in the corresponding period of 2025. This significant growth enabled the bank to move to the top of the ranking after placing 24th among the fastest-growing banks in Q1 2025.Al Ahli Kuwaiti Bank – Egypt (ABK Egypt) secured second place with a growth rate of 100%, as its net profit reached EGP 2.49 billion in Q1 2026, compared with EGP 1.25 billion during the same period in 2025.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, with net profits increasing by approximately 87.4% to EGP 1.76 billion in Q1 2026, compared with EGP 937.78 million during the corresponding period of 2025.The First Bank ranking monitored the net profits of 25 banks in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data were available. It found that 17 banks recorded positive growth rates, while 8 banks experienced noticeable declines during Q1 2026.At the sector level, the combined net profits of the 25 banks reached EGP 82.16 billion in Q1 2026, representing 20% growth compared with EGP 68.5 billion during the same period in 2025.CIB retained its title as the most profitable private-sector bank, reporting EGP 17.74 billion in net profits during the first quarter of the year. QNB Egypt came second with net profits of EGP 8.86 billion during the same period.Net profits of Islamic banks reached EGP 9.09 billion, growing by 59.1% in Q1 2026, compared with a 50.1% decline during the corresponding period in 2025, indicating a relative acceleration in their performance.On the other hand, eight banks recorded significant declines in net profits during Q1 2026: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK Egypt), Bank of Alexandria, Crédit Agricole Egypt, United Bank, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, ADCB Egypt, ABC Bank, and SAIB.It should be noted that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are based on the separate (standalone) financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.</section>https://en.firstbankeg.com/13042https://en.firstbankeg.com/13042First Bank«CIB», «QNB Egypt», and «ADIB» are the best listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange under the «First Bank» index for depositor confidence during Q1 2026CIB maintains its leadership in the First Bank Depositor Confidence Index, reflecting its strong ability toSun, 14 Jun 2026 16:01:26 +02002026-06-14T16:01:26+02:00<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="42beadf0-4da9-4e48-a5b7-cc8f562369fa" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3-mini" dir="auto"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">CIB maintains its leadership in the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index, reflecting its strong ability to attract different segments of customers</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Four banks retained their positions among the top five during Q1 2026 and 2025, with Faisal Islamic Bank as the new entrant</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Customer deposits at listed banks on the Egyptian Stock Exchange reached EGP 3.81 trillion, up by EGP 357.99 billion during Q1 2026</h3><h3 data-end="585" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="59">Islamic banks secured two seats among the top five out of a total of three banks included in the ranking</h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the best banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange according to the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index for Q1 2026 revealed that Commercial International Bank – Egypt «CIB» topped the list after its deposit portfolio increased by EGP 104.70 bn, reaching EGP 1.21 tn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 1.11 tn at the end of 2025.«QNB Egypt» secured second place, as its customer deposit portfolio grew by approximately EGP 101.63 billion during Q1 2026, reaching EGP 880.94 billn at the end of March 2026, compared with EGP 779.31 billion at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» captured third place, recording an increase of EGP 43.22 bn during Q1 2026. Its customer deposit portfolio reached EGP 321.31 bn at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 278.09 bn at the end of 2025.The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index tracked the increase in customer deposit portfolios across all banks listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (12 banks), for which financial data were available as of March 2026.The data showed that all banks succeeded in increasing the size of their customer deposit portfolios during the period under review.The «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index was launched to measure savers’ preferences and confidence in placing deposits and certificates with Egyptian banks over a specific period. The index is based on the value of the increase in banks’ deposit balances, with the bank receiving the largest volume of new deposits during Q1 2026 ranking first on the index.«CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», and Suez Canal Bank maintained their positions among the top five banks during both Q1 2026 and 2025, while Faisal Islamic Bank advanced to fourth place after ranking seventh in the 2025 classification.The ranking also highlighted the dominance of the private banking sector, with private-sector banks occupying all top five positions: «CIB», «QNB Egypt», «ADIB Egypt», Suez Canal Bank, and Faisal Islamic Bank.Among Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, two banks secured positions within the top five of the «First Bank» Depositor Confidence Index: «QNB Egypt» and «ADIB Egypt».As for Islamic banks, they captured two places within the top five, with ADIB Egypt ranking third and Faisal Islamic Bank ranking fourth.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned in the above analysis are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of March 2026.</div></div></div></div>https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958https://en.firstbankeg.com/12958First Bank Ratings CenterFirst Bank discloses the latest edition of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)Thu, 21 May 2026 12:34:21 +02002026-05-21T12:34:21+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">FAB UAE leads the list with assets reaching 382 billion dollars, and QNB comes in second place</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Strong presence of UAE banks with 17 spots and 25% of total assets</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">10 Saudi banks control 22% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The Egyptian banking sector participates with 7 banks, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the end of 2025 revealed a clear dominance of the UAE banking sector, which led the scene with 17 banks, acquiring 25% of the list's total assets, reflecting the regional strength and expansion of UAE banks.Meanwhile, the list showed a balanced presence for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey with 10 banks for each country, though asset sizes varied between them.The Saudi banking sector outperformed by capturing 22% of the list's total assets, followed by the Turkish sector with a share of 12.6%, while the contribution of the Jordanian sector was relatively limited at just 2.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region.The Kuwaiti banking sector participated with 9 spots, with a share of 8% of the list's total assets, while Qatar and Morocco secured 8 spots each. However, Qatari banks captured around 11.4% of the assets, compared to a share of only about 4.8% for Moroccan banks.Egypt and Bahrain recorded a presence with 7 banks each, with a clear superiority for Egyptian banks which controlled around 6.3% of the list's total assets, compared to a share of about 3% for Bahraini banks.In contrast, the Sultanate of Oman participated with 6 banks with a share of 1.9% of the assets of the top 100 banks in the MENA region at the end of 2025.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's total assets, Tunisian banks came with 3 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Lebanon was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine recorded a limited presence with one spot.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced asset size at the end of 2025 valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.Regarding the ranking of the top 10 largest banks on the list, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB UAE) occupied the first place, with an asset size reaching 382.23 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Qatar National Bank (QNB) secured the second place, with an asset portfolio recording 380.67 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Saudi National Bank claimed the third place, with an asset size of 322.61 billion dollars at the end of 2025, followed by Emirates NBD in fourth place, with an asset portfolio of 317.04 billion dollars at the end of the same year.Al Rajhi Bank controlled the fifth place, with an asset portfolio recording 278.15 billion dollars at the end of last December.Ziraat Bankası occupied the sixth place, as its asset portfolio reached around 216.66 billion dollars at the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank came in seventh place, with an asset size reaching around 210.64 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt occupied the eighth place, with an asset portfolio recording around 191.03 billion dollars at the end of 2025.National Bank of Kuwait acquired the ninth place, with an asset size reaching around 148.14 billion dollars at the end of last December.Kuwait Finance House came in the tenth place, with an asset portfolio reaching around 138.88 billion dollars at the end of 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various MENA countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944https://en.firstbankeg.com/12944First Bank Ratings CenterADIB Egypt, ADCB, and Al Baraka are the fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans during 2025Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:40 +02002026-05-18T21:22:40+02:00<h3>ADIB Egypt rises to lead the list coming from the fourth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib: 5 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Significant activity in syndicated loans for foreign banks leads them to secure 8 spots among the top ten </h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten out of 3 Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>9 banks witnessed a decline in their syndicated loan portfolios, with Bank of Alexandria decreasing the most</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of syndicated loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) took the first place. Its growth rate reached 126.5% last year, recording 3.31 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 1.46 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) secured the second place, as its total syndicated loan portfolio rose by about 83.9% during 2025, recording 11.78 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 6.40 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Baraka Bank claimed the third place with a growth rate of 62.3% during 2025. Its syndicated loans reached 11.98 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 7.38 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of syndicated loan portfolios at 24 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that 15 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 9 banks witnessed a noticeable decline during 2025.ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, and saib maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in syndicated loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 8 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB Egypt, ADCB, Al Baraka, QNB Egypt, ABK Egypt, FABMISR, NBK, and Emirates NBD.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 32.1% in syndicated loans, reaching 26.02 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 19.69 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940https://en.firstbankeg.com/12940First Bank Ratings Center«First Bank» Reveals the Latest Edition of the 100 most profitable Arab BanksSaudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in seconMon, 18 May 2026 11:41:35 +02002026-05-18T11:41:35+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="1">Saudi National Bank leads the list with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars, and Al Rajhi Bank comes in second with profits of 6.62 billion dollars</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">The UAE banking sector participates with 18 banks and controls 31% of the list's profits</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="1">Notable appearance of 13 Egyptian banks on the list, with National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, CIB, and AAIB being the most prominent</h3>The First Bank ranking for the top 100 most profitable banks in the Arab world during 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector took the lead, participating with 18 banks and acquiring around 31% of the list's profits, while Egyptian banks secured 13 spots, acquiring around 11% of the profits.The Saudi banking sector outperformed in terms of its share of net profits, despite being equal in the number of banks with the Jordanian banking sector at 10 spots each, as it captured around 30% of the list's profits, compared to 2.7% for the Jordanian banking sector.Although Qatar and Kuwait were equal in the number of banks with 9 spots for each country, Qatari banks captured around 10% of the net profits, compared to around 7% for Kuwaiti banks during 2025.Bahraini banks recorded a presence with 8 spots, acquiring around 2% of the list's profits, and Moroccan banks occupied 7 spots to acquire 3.7% of the net profits, while the Sultanate of Oman recorded a presence with 6 banks, with a share of around 1.7% of the net profits during the same year.On the level of countries with limited contributions, whose shares did not exceed 1% of the list's profits, Tunisian banks came with 4 spots, while the representation of Algeria and Iraq was limited to only two spots each, whereas Palestine and Lebanon recorded a limited presence with one spot each.The ranking relied on ordering the banks according to the announced net profit valued in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool between different banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data was not available, to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the adopted methodology.On the level of the top 10 banks' ranking, the classification revealed some movements in the top three positions, while banks from the fourth to the tenth position maintained their places without change, compared to the First Bank list for the top 100 most profitable banks during the first 9 months of 2025.The ranking witnessed an exchange of positions among Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, and Emirates NBD; as Saudi National Bank came at the forefront, and Al Rajhi Bank advanced to take the second place, outperforming Emirates NBD which declined to the third place compared to the third quarter data of 2025.Saudi National Bank occupied the first place, with a net profit of 6.66 billion dollars during 2025.Al Rajhi Bank came in second place with a net profit of 6.62 billion dollars during the same year.Emirates NBD controlled the third place with a net profit of around 6.54 billion dollars last year.First Abu Dhabi Bank secured the fourth place with a net profit of around 5.77 billion dollars during 2025.Qatar National Bank took the fifth place with a net profit reaching around 4.75 billion dollars during 2025.National Bank of Egypt came in sixth place with a net profit of 3.68 billion dollars during the same year.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank occupied the seventh place after its profits recorded around 3.12 billion dollars during 2025.Riyad Bank acquired the eighth place, as its profits recorded around 2.78 billion dollars by the end of last year.Kuwait Finance House came ninth, after its net profit recorded around 2.34 billion dollars during 2025.As for the tenth place, it went to SAB bank with a net profit of 2.25 billion dollars during 2025.It is worth noting that the ranking included the parent banking groups in various Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933https://en.firstbankeg.com/12933First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, EGBANK, and Kuwait Finance House are the fastest-growing banks in personal loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising the fifth place in the 2024 rankingEGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADSun, 17 May 2026 13:40:13 +02002026-05-17T13:40:13+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank takes the lead rising from the fifth place in the 2024 ranking</h3><h3>EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka: 6 banks maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for two consecutive years</h3><h3>Relatively weak performance by foreign banks on the list after securing only 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>Strong activity in personal loans for Islamic banks after securing 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in 2025</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of personal loan portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place. Its growth rate reached 112.4% last year, recording 11.29 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 5.32 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Egyptian Gulf Bank (EGBANK) secured the second place, as its total personal loan portfolio rose by about 92.5% during 2025, recording 25.1 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 13.04 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt claimed the third place with a growth rate of 87.3% during 2025. Its personal loans reached 7.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 4.25 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of personal loan portfolios at 23 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, EGBANK, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, saib, and Al Baraka maintained their presence among the 10 fastest-growing banks in personal loans for 2025 and 2024 respectively.Foreign banks claimed 4 spots among the top ten out of 13 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, Al Baraka, and NBK.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, and Kuwait Finance House recorded a growth of 69.4% in personal loans, reaching 71.48 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 42.20 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909https://en.firstbankeg.com/12909First Bank Ratings CenterABK Egypt, ADCB, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing foreign banks in customer loans over the last 5 yearsTue, 12 May 2026 16:26:01 +02002026-05-12T16:26:01+02:00<h3 data-path-to-node="2">ABK Egypt takes the lead thanks to strong credit expansion</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Gulf banks shine and secure all the top five spots</h3><h3 data-path-to-node="2">Islamic banks claim two spots among the top five out of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing foreign banks operating in Egypt in net customer loans over the last 5 years (end of 2020 to end of 2025) revealed that Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK Egypt) took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 32.8%, as its portfolio rose to 84.17 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 20.40 billion EGP at the end of 2020, thanks to its strong expansion in granting credit.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in second place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 32.4% over the last 5 years, as its net customer loan portfolio climbed to 67.32 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 16.56 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB Egypt) claimed the third place, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 29.7% over the last 5 years, after its net customer loan portfolio increased to 147.48 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 40.24 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list monitored the development of net customer loans at 12 foreign banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. It showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates over the last 5 years.On the level of Gulf banks, the data showed that they secured all the top five spots. ABK Egypt came in first, ADCB second, ADIB Egypt third, NBK Egypt fourth, while Al Baraka Bank came in fifth place.Regarding Islamic banks, they secured two positions among the top five out of a total of 3 Islamic banks in the ranking, namely ADIB Egypt and Al Baraka Bank Egypt.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903https://en.firstbankeg.com/12903First Bank Ratings CenterEmirates NBD, ABK Egypt, and ADIB are the fastest-growing banks in financial investments during 2025Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:10 +02002026-05-12T13:53:10+02:00<h3>Emirates NBD rises from the last place in 2024 to lead the list, showing a clear strategy to invest its funds in financial securities</h3><h3>ADIB, Suez Canal Bank, and EBank maintain their positions among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for the second consecutive year</h3><h3>Foreign banks shine and take half of the top ten spots out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking</h3><h3>ADIB is the only Islamic bank among the top ten out of 4 Islamic banks in the ranking</h3>The First Bank list tracking the evolution of financial investment portfolios in banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Emirates NBD Egypt took the lead. Its growth rate reached 189% last year, recording 73.61 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 25.47 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK Egypt) secured the second place, as its total financial investment portfolio rose by about 164.8% during 2025, recording 47.03 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 17.76 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) took the third place with a growth rate of 145.4% during 2025. Its financial investments reached 102.97 billion EGP at the end of last December, compared to 41.97 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list monitored the development of financial investment portfolios at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data. The list showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates during 2025.EBank, ADIB, and Suez Canal Bank maintained their spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks in financial investments for 2025 and 2024 respectively. Foreign banks claimed 5 spots among the top ten out of 14 foreign banks included in the ranking, which are: ADIB, Emirates NBD, ABK Egypt, NBK, and HSBC.Regarding the Islamic banks in the ranking, ADIB Egypt, Al Baraka, Kuwait Finance House, and Faisal Islamic Bank recorded a growth of 48.51% in financial investments, reaching 334.92 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 225.52 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned in the analysis above are according to the separate financial statements announced by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883https://en.firstbankeg.com/12883«Wio Bank», «Bank El Etihad», and «Emirates Islamic» were the fastest-growing major Arab banks in customer deposits during 2025The First Bank ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks duringThu, 07 May 2026 11:52:21 +02002026-05-07T11:52:21+02:00The «First Bank» ranking tracking the development of customer deposit portfolios among major Arab banks during 2025 showed that «Wio Bank» topped the list after its customer deposits increased by 65.6% during the year, reaching USD 15.60 bn by the end of December 2025, compared to USD 9.42 bn at the end of 2024.The ranking covers major Arab banks, defined by «First Bank» as banks with total assets exceeding USD 15 bn, with 60 banks included in the list of the top 100 Arab banks by the end of 2025.The ranking methodology is based on customer deposit growth rates, with all figures converted into U.S. dollars to ensure comparability across banks, while excluding institutions that did not disclose sufficient official financial data.The data showed that 59 banks achieved positive growth in customer deposits during 2025, while only one bank recorded a noticeable decline.Returning to the ranking, Bank El Etihad came in second place, with customer deposits rising by 46.9% during 2025 to USD 13.28 bn, compared to USD 9.04 bn at the end of 2024.Emirates Islamic Bank ranked third after customer deposits increased by around 33% during 2025, reaching USD 27.80 bn by year-end, compared to USD 20.91 bn in 2024.«Credit Immobilier et Hotelier» secured fourth place, posting a growth rate of 30.9% during the year, with customer deposits reaching USD 10.91 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 8.33 bn in 2024.Banque Misr ranked fifth after its customer deposit portfolio jumped by 29.2% during the same year, reaching USD 63.49 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.13 bn in 2024.It was followed by Dubai Islamic Bank in sixth place, with customer deposits totaling USD 87.18 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 67.68 bn in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 28.8% during the year.Gulf International Bank ranked seventh, posting a growth rate of 28% during 2025, as customer deposits increased to USD 36.09 bn, compared to USD 28.20 bn in 2024.Mashreq Bank came in eighth place after customer deposits grew by 27.3% during 2025, reaching USD 55.78 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 43.82 bn in 2024.In ninth place was Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank «ADIB», with customer deposits increasing by 25.4% to USD 62.38 bn by the end of 2025, compared to USD 49.74 bn in 2024.The tenth position went to the National Bank Oof Egypt, after customer deposits grew by 24.5% during 2025, reaching USD 121.57 bn by the end of December, compared to USD 97.61 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that the ranking includes parent banking groups across the Arab region and does not include their foreign subsidiaries.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868https://en.firstbankeg.com/12868First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, HSBC, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt the fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank EgyptTue, 05 May 2026 13:54:48 +02002026-05-05T13:54:48+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank retained the top position for the second consecutive year, while Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits in both 2025 and 2024</h3><h3 dir="ltr">A total of 15 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 8.9%, while 10 banks recorded growth rates below the average in 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secured 3 positions among the top 10, out of a total of four Islamic banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Corporate deposits declined in 6 banks</h3>The »First Bank« ranking, which tracks the development of corporate deposit portfolios among banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025, revealed that Suez Canal Bank maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, Its corporate deposit portfolio grew by approximately 50.2%, reaching EGP 171.73 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 114.34 bn at the end of 2024.HSBC ranked second, with its corporate deposits portfolio increasing by about 48.7% during 2025, reaching EGP 143.34 bn by year-end, compared to EGP 96.41 bn at the end of 2024.Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt secured third place, achieving a growth rate of 38.6% during 2025. Its corporate deposits portfolio reached EGP 5.84 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 4.21 bn at the end of 2024.The “First Bank” ranking monitored the development of corporate deposit portfolios for 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking system for which financial data was available. It showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 6 banks recorded a noticeable decline during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, and Attijariwafa Bank Egypt maintained their presence among the top 10 fastest-growing banks in corporate deposits during both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 15 banks on the list achieved growth rates in their corporate deposit portfolios exceeding the sector average of 8.9%, according to central bank data. In contrast, 10 banks recorded growth rates below this average in 2025.Regarding Islamic banks included in the ranking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, Kuwait Finance House Egypt, and Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt recorded a combined growth of 15.6% in their total corporate deposit portfolios, reaching EGP 292.58 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 253.06 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the standalone financial statements announced by each bank as of the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12822https://en.firstbankeg.com/12822First Bank «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, and «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in retail lending during 2025EGBANK tops the list for the second consecutive yearSuez Canal Bank, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, Al Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:13 +02002026-04-30T13:28:13+02:00<h3 data-end="55" data-start="0" dir="ltr">EGBANK tops the list for the second consecutive year</h3><h3 data-end="215" data-start="57" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank, Kuwait Finance House, ADIB, BANK NXT, Al Baraka, saib, and EBank are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in retail lending in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="350" data-start="217" dir="ltr">The private sector strengthens its presence within the top 10, holding 9 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="457" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="352" dir="ltr">Public sector banks hold only one position within the top 10, out of 4 public banks included in the list</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of retail lending at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that EGBank ranked first, with a growth rate of 117.3%, as its portfolio reached EGP 34.86 bn by the end of December 2025, compared to EGP 16.05 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, after also topping the same ranking in 2024.Suez Canal Bank ranked second, with retail loans increasing by about 110.2% during 2025, reaching EGP 11.55 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 5.49 bn in 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, as its retail financing portfolio increased by 99.5% during the year, reaching EGP 9.88 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.95 bn at the end of 2024.The report covered retail lending portfolios across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.«EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «Kuwait Finance House», «ADIB», «BANK NXT», «Al Baraka», «saib», and «EBank» maintained their presence among the fastest-growing 10 banks in retail lending during 2024 and 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence within the top 10, capturing 9 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, including: «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «Kuwait Finance House», «ADIB», «BANK NXT», «Al Baraka», National Bank of Kuwait, «saib», and «Emirates NBD».Public sector banks held only one position within the top 10 out of 4 public banks included in the ranking, with the Export Development Bank of Egypt ranking tenth.Islamic banks, including «ADIB», «Kuwait Finance House», «Al Baraka», and Faisal Islamic Bank, recorded an average growth rate of 65.5% during 2025, with total retail financing reaching EGP 80.60 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 48.70 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12812https://en.firstbankeg.com/12812First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD» are the fastest-growing banks in customer deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while ADIB and Housing and Development Bank are among the fWed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:16 +02002026-04-29T13:45:16+02:00<h3 data-end="165" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while ADIB and Housing and Development Bank are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in deposits in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="278" data-start="167" dir="ltr">13 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 17%, while 12 banks fell below the average during 2025</h3><h3 data-end="405" data-start="280" dir="ltr">The private sector strengthens its presence in the top 10 with 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking</h3><h3 data-end="506" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="407" dir="ltr">Public sector banks hold 2 positions within the top 10, out of 4 public banks included in the list</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of customer deposits at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 54.3%, as its deposits reached EGP 209.04 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 135.47 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, after also topping the same ranking in 2024, reflecting its ability to sustain strong and steady growth.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked second, as its customer deposits increased by about 38.9% during 2025, reaching EGP 278.09 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 200.28 bn at the end of 2024.«Emirates NBD» ranked third, as its customer deposits rose by about 32.5% during 2025, reaching EGP 169.89 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 128.18 bn at the end of 2024.The report covered customer deposits across 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», and Housing and Development Bank maintained their positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks in deposits in both 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, 13 banks recorded deposit growth above the sector average of 17%, according to Central Bank of Egypt data, while 12 banks recorded growth below this average during 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence in the top 10, capturing 8 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, including: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», «Emirates NBD», «ADCB», «FABMISR», Banque du Caire, «HSBC», and Kuwait Finance House.Public sector banks held 2 positions within the top 10 out of 4 public banks included in the ranking, with Housing and Development Bank ranking eighth and Misr Digital Bank ranking ninth.Islamic banks, including «ADIB», Kuwait Finance House, Al Baraka, and Faisal Islamic Bank, recorded an average growth rate of 22.74% during 2025, with total deposits reaching EGP 737.64 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 601 bn in 2024.It is worth noting that all figures and growth rates mentioned are based on the standalone financial statements published by each bank at the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12809https://en.firstbankeg.com/12809First BankSuez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», and «ADIB – Egypt» are the fastest-growing banks in customer lending during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while BANK NXT, ADIB, CIB, EGBANK, FABMISR, ADCB, and ABK aWed, 29 Apr 2026 10:09:28 +02002026-04-29T10:09:28+02:00<h3 data-end="192" data-start="0" dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list for the second year, while «BANK NXT», «ADIB», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», «ADCB», and «ABK» are among the fastest-growing 10 banks in lending in 2024 and 2025</h3><h3 data-end="307" data-start="194" dir="ltr">12 banks exceeded the sector’s average growth rate of 23.9%, while 13 banks fell below the average during 2025</h3><h3 data-end="498" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="309" dir="ltr">The private sector dominates the list of the fastest-growing 10 banks in lending among 21 private banks included in the ranking, while public sector banks are absent from the top positions</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of customer lending at banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 63.3%, as its portfolio reached EGP 122.37 bn by the end of last December, compared to EGP 74.94 bn at the end of 2024. It maintained its leading position for the second consecutive year, having also topped the same ranking in 2024.BANK NXT ranked second, with a growth rate of 60.6%, as customer loans reached EGP 48.32 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 30.09 bn at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt «ADIB» ranked third, as its customer lending portfolio increased by about 53.4% during 2025, reaching EGP 147.48 bn by the end of the year, compared to EGP 96.11 bn at the end of 2024.The «First Bank» list covered customer loans at 25 banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available, and showed that all banks recorded positive growth during 2025.Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», «ADIB», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», ADCB, and «ABK» maintained their positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks in customer lending during 2024 and 2025.At the sector level, data showed that 12 banks achieved growth rates in customer loans exceeding the sector average of 23.9%, according to the Central Bank of Egypt, while 13 banks recorded growth rates below this average during 2025.Private banks strengthened their presence within the top ten, capturing all 10 positions out of 21 private banks included in the ranking, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «BANK NXT», «ADIB – Egypt», «CIB», «EGBANK», «FABMISR», «ADCB, «ABK – Egypt», «QNB», and Kuwait Finance House.Islamic banks recorded a growth rate of 35.68% during 2025, as their customer financing reached EGP 326.73 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 240.82 bn at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that all values and growth rates mentioned above are based on the independent financial statements announced by each bank by the end of 2025.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12771https://en.firstbankeg.com/12771First BankSuez Canal Bank, «ADIB», and «ADCB» are the fastest-growing private sector banks in net fee and commission income during 2025Suez Canal Bank tops the list, while ADIB Egypt comes in second.Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange secure 6Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:47 +02002026-04-22T14:03:47+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">Suez Canal Bank tops the list, while «ADIB – Egypt» comes in second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Listed banks on the Egyptian Exchange secure 6 positions among the fastest-growing 10 private sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups capture 7 positions within the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks participate with 2 positions among the fastest 10 private sector banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Net fee and commission income declined at 4 private banks</h3>The «First Bank» list tracking the development of net fees and commissions income among private sector banks operating in Egypt during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank ranked first, with a growth rate of 50.7%, as its net fee and commission income reached EGP 2.71 bn during the year, compared to EGP 979.9 mn in 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place, with net fees and commissions income rising by about 46.3% during 2025, reaching EGP 2.71 bn, compared to EGP 1.86 bn in 2024.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) ranked third, as its net fees and commissions income increased by 30.6%, reaching EGP 1.33 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 1.02 bn in 2024.The list covered net fees and commissions income for 20 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available in 2025. It showed that 16 banks recorded positive growth, while 4 banks recorded a decline.Private banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange accounted for 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net fees and commissions income during 2025, including: Suez Canal Bank, ADIB, CIB, Bank Al Baraka, EGBANK, and Crédit Agricole Egypt.Foreign banking groups operating in Egypt accounted for 7 positions within the top ten, including: ADIB, ADCB, Bank of Alexandria, FABMISR, Al Baraka, National Bank of Kuwait, and Crédit Agricole.Islamic banks accounted for 2 positions among the top 10, with ADIB ranking second and Al Baraka Bank ranking seventh.Private sector banks are defined as banks in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12764https://en.firstbankeg.com/12764First Bank Ratings CenterBANK NXT, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in equity over the last 5 yearsBANK NXT leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks secure 4 spots among the top tenForeign groTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:09 +02002026-04-21T14:11:09+02:00<h3>BANK NXT leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value over the last 5 years</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in equity over the last 5 years showed that BANK NXT took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 52.1%, as its equity portfolio rose to 15.41 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 1.89 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) claimed the second place, with its equity portfolio growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 45.5% over the last 5 years to reach 33.65 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 5.16 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in third place with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 44.5% over 5 years, as its equity portfolio climbed to 18.97 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 3 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the total equity of 19 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data over the last 5 years. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates. FABMISR and Bank ABC were excluded for the accuracy of the comparison.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, ADCB Egypt, ABK Egypt, HSBC, and NBK.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 4 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in equity over the last 5 years. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, CIB, and saib.Islamic banks secured a single position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in equity during 2025, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the second place on the list.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its equity portfolio grew by about 170.61 billion EGP over the last 5 years to reach 230.01 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 59.40 billion EGP at the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12758https://en.firstbankeg.com/12758First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, and CIB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in corporate loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in secondListed banks take half of the spots among the top tMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:48 +02002026-04-20T13:50:46+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take half of the spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups dominate and secure 7 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>Corporate loans decline at two private sector banks</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in corporate loans during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 56.8%. Its corporate loan portfolio rose to 115.49 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 73.67 billion EGP at the end of 2024.BANK NXT claimed the second place, as its corporate loan portfolio increased by 50.5% during last year to reach 33.40 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 22.19 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Commercial International Bank (CIB) came in third place with a growth rate of 44.8% during 2025. Its corporate loan portfolio climbed to 449.13 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 310.20 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total corporate loans of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that 19 banks achieved positive growth rates, while two private sector banks saw a noticeable decline.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 7 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, ABK Egypt, FABMISR, ADCB Egypt, QNB, Credit Agricole, and Bank ABC.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate loans during 2025. These banks are: Suez Canal Bank, CIB, ADIB Egypt, QNB, and Credit Agricole.Islamic banks secured a single position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate loans during 2025, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the fourth place on the list.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12733https://en.firstbankeg.com/12733First Bank«First Bank» reveals the latest edition of the Top 100 Arab Banks by customer’s Deposits The UAE banking sector tops the list with 19 banks, while Egyptian banks secure 12 positions.The Jordanian banThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:58 +02002026-04-16T11:30:58+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">The UAE banking sector tops the list with 19 banks, while Egyptian banks secure 12 positions</h3><h3 dir="ltr">The Jordanian banking sector captures 11 spots in the ranking</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Saudi banks hold 10 positions in the list</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Nine Kuwaiti banks are included, while Moroccan banks secure 8 spots</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Qatar and Bahrain are each represented by 7 banks, while Tunisia is represented by 6 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Oman participates with 5 banks, while Algeria and Lebanon have limited representation with 2 banks each</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Palestine and Iraq are each represented by only one bank </h3>The «First Bank» ranking of the top 100 Arab banks by customer deposit size by the end of 2025 revealed that the UAE banking sector topped the Arab landscape with 19 banks, accounting for 30% of the total deposits in the list.Egyptian banks secured 12 positions in the ranking, capturing about 8% of total deposits, while the Jordanian banking sector held 11 positions, although its contribution to total deposits remained limited at around 3%.Saudi banks strengthened their presence in the ranking with 10 positions, controlling approximately 25% of total deposits.In the same context, Kuwait participated with 9 banks, accounting for around 8% of total deposits, while Moroccan banks secured 8 positions, capturing about 6% of the list’s total deposits.Despite Qatar and Bahrain having the same number of banks (7 each), Qatari banks accounted for around 10% of total deposits, compared to only about 3% for Bahraini banks. Oman was represented by 5 banks, with a share of around 2% of total deposits.As for countries with limited contribution, whose shares did not exceed 1% of total deposits—Tunisian banks held 6 positions, while Algeria and Lebanon were each represented by 2 banks, and Palestine and Iraq recorded minimal presence with one bank each.The ranking was based on ordering banks according to the size of customer deposits announced by the end of 2025 and denominated in US dollars, providing a unified comparison tool across banking institutions. The ranking also excluded banks for which official data were not available to ensure accuracy and reliability of the methodology.Regarding the top 10 Arab banks by customer deposits by the end of 2025, the first eight banks maintained their positions unchanged compared to the «First Bank» list of the top 100 Arab banks by deposits at the end of September 2025, while the ninth and tenth positions witnessed a swap in rankings.Qatar National Bank ranked first, with deposits of about USD 261.40 bn by the end of 2025.First Abu Dhabi Bank came in second place, with customer deposits of about USD 228.92 bn by the end of 2025.Emirates NBD ranked third, with deposits of USD 214.01 bn by the end of the same year.Al Rajhi Bank secured fourth place, with deposits of USD 177.91 bn by the end of December.Saudi National Bank ranked fifth, with a deposit portfolio of USD 169.59 bn by the end of 2025.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank held sixth place, with deposits of USD 136.07 bn by the end of 2025.National Bank of Egypt ranked seventh, with deposits of USD 121.57 bn by the end of 2025.Riyad Bank came in eighth place, with customer deposits of about USD 88.44 bn by the end of 2025.Meanwhile, Dubai Islamic Bank and SAB swapped positions, as Dubai Islamic Bank moved up to ninth place with deposits of about USD 87.18 bn by the end of 2025, while SAB declined to tenth place with deposits of USD 86.19 bn by the end of the same year.It is worth noting that the ranking included parent banking groups across different Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiaries.Top 100 Arab Bankshttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12725https://en.firstbankeg.com/12725First Bank«EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, and Kuwait Finance House – Egypt are the fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025EGBANK tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank.Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions amoWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:20:23 +02002026-04-15T14:20:23+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«EGBANK» tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Gulf banking groups capture half of the positions among the fastest-growing 10 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure 3 positions among the top ten </h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in retail lending during 2025 revealed that the Egyption Gulf Bank «EGBank» topped the ranking, with a growth rate of 117.3%, as its retail loan portfolio increased to EGP 34.86 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 16.05 bn by the end of 2024.Suez Canal Bank secured second place, with its retail loan portfolio growing by 110.2% during the past year, reaching EGP 11.55 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 5.49 bn by the end of 2024.Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, with a growth rate of 99.5% during 2025, as its retail financing portfolio rose to EGP 9.88 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 4.95 bn by the end of 2024.The «First Bank» list monitored total retail financing across 21 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available during 2025, and showed that all banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking revealed strong performance by Gulf banking groups operating in Egypt, as they captured half of the positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, namely: «Kuwait Finance House – Egypt», «Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt», «Al Baraka», «National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt», and «Emirates NBD».The data also showed solid performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025, namely: «EGBANK», Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB – Egypt», «Al Baraka», and «saib».Islamic banks captured 3 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in retail lending during 2025, as Kuwait Finance House – Egypt ranked third, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked fourth, and Al Baraka Bank ranked sixth.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.private sector Banks,retail lendinghttps://en.firstbankeg.com/12718https://en.firstbankeg.com/12718First Bank Ratings CenterAttijariwafa Bank, ADIB Egypt, and ADCB are the fastest-growing private sector banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 yearsTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:54:34 +02002026-04-14T15:54:34+02:00<h3>Attijariwafa Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks secure 4 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure 8 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim a single spot among the top ten</h3><h3>QNB Egypt strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value over the last 5 years</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in corporate deposits over the last 5 years showed that Attijariwafa Bank Egypt took the first place. Its Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reached 45.1%, as its corporate deposit portfolio rose to 86.65 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 13.47 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) claimed the second place, with its corporate deposit portfolio growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 43.6% over the last 5 years to reach 143.52 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 23.48 billion EGP at the end of 2020.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB) came in third place with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 42.6% over 5 years, as its corporate deposit portfolio climbed to 121 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 20.53 billion EGP at the end of 2020.The First Bank list tracked the total corporate deposits of 19 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data over the last 5 years. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates. FABMISR and Bank ABC were excluded for the accuracy of the comparison.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as foreign banks took 8 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: Attijariwafa Bank, ADIB Egypt, ADCB Egypt, NBK Egypt, ABK Egypt, QNB Egypt, HSBC, and Credit Agricole.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 4 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 years. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, QNB, and Credit Agricole.Islamic banks secured one position among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in corporate deposits over the last 5 years, with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank taking the second place on the list.On the other hand, QNB Egypt was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its corporate deposit portfolio grew by about 368.68 billion EGP over the last 5 years to reach 491.70 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 123.02 billion EGP at the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12715https://en.firstbankeg.com/12715First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, BANK NXT, and ADIB Egypt are the fastest-growing private sector banks in net customer loans during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second Listed banks take half of the spots among the topTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:15 +02002026-04-14T14:10:15+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and BANK NXT comes in second </h3><h3>Listed banks take half of the spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Gulf groups dominate and secure 6 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in net customer loans during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 63.3%. Its net customer loan portfolio rose to 122.37 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 74.94 billion EGP at the end of 2024.BANK NXT claimed the second place, as its net customer loan portfolio increased by 60.6% during last year to reach 48.32 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 30.09 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in third place with a growth rate of 53.4% during 2025. Its net customer loan portfolio climbed to 147.48 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 96.11 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the net customer loans of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that all the banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking showed a strong performance by Gulf groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 6 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, FABMISR, ADCB, ABK Egypt, QNB Egypt, and Kuwait Finance House.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took half of the spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in net customer loans during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, CIB, EGBANK, and QNB Egypt.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in net customer loans during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the third place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in eighth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its net loan portfolio grew by about 162.41 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 503.36 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 340.96 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12707https://en.firstbankeg.com/12707First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Emirates NBD are the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks take 3 spots among the top tenForeigThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:12 +02002026-04-09T13:25:12+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take 3 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups dominate and secure 8 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 54.3%. Its customer deposit portfolio rose to 209.04 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 135.47 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place with a growth rate of 38.9% during 2025. Its customer deposit portfolio climbed to 278.09 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 200.28 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Emirates NBD Egypt took the third place, as its customer deposit portfolio increased by 32.5% during last year to reach 169.89 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 128.18 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total customer deposits of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that 20 banks achieved positive growth rates, while one bank saw a noticeable decline.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt, as they dominated 8 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks. These banks are: ADIB Egypt, Emirates NBD Egypt, ADCB, FABMISR, Attijariwafa Bank, HSBC, Kuwait Finance House – Egypt, and ABK Egypt.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in customer deposits during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and saib.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in deposits during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the second place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in eighth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its deposit portfolio grew by about 137.46 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 1.11 trillion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 967.90 billion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12705https://en.firstbankeg.com/12705First Bank Ratings Center«First Bank» releases the latest edition of the Largest 100 banks in Arab countriesThe UAE dominates the Arab banking scene with 18 banks and Jordan comes in second with 12 banksA balanced presThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:09:58 +02002026-04-09T10:09:58+02:00<h3>The UAE dominates the Arab banking scene with 18 banks and Jordan comes in second with 12 banks</h3><h3>A balanced presence for Egypt and Saudi Arabia with 10 banks each and Kuwait strengthens its position with 9 spots</h3><h3>Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco participate with 8 banks each and Oman secures 7 spots </h3><h3>4 Tunisian banks appear on the list and limited representation for Lebanon and Algeria with two banks each</h3><h3>Limited participation for Palestine and Iraq with only one bank each</h3>The First Bank list of the top 100 banks in Arab countries at the end of 2025 revealed a clear dominance of the UAE banking sector, which led the scene with 18 banks in the ranking. This reflects the strength and regional spread of Emirati banks.Jordan came in second place with 12 banks, indicating the wide base of the Jordanian banking sector. Meanwhile, Egypt and Saudi Arabia had 10 banks each, with a noticeable difference in the size of assets between them.The Kuwaiti banking sector strengthened its presence with 9 spots. The list also showed a balanced presence for Qatar, Bahrain, and Morocco with 8 banks each, with the Qatari banking sector leading in terms of asset size.Oman recorded a presence of 7 banks, which is the lowest among Gulf countries in both number and asset size. Tunisia secured 4 spots in the ranking, compared to a limited representation for Lebanon and Algeria with two banks each.As for the lowest representation, it went to Palestine and Iraq with one bank each, reflecting the limited participation of these two sectors in the ranking.The ranking was based on ordering banks according to their total assets announced at the end of 2025 in US dollars. This provides a unified tool for comparison between different banking institutions. The ranking excluded banks that did not have official data available to ensure the accuracy of the results and the reliability of the method used.Regarding the most significant changes in the top ten Arab banks at the end of 2025, First Abu Dhabi Bank rose to the first place among Arab banks with assets reaching 382.23 billion dollars. Meanwhile, Qatar National Bank dropped to second place with an asset portfolio of 380.67 billion dollars.The banks from third to eighth place kept their positions without change compared to the First Bank list at the end of September 2025.Saudi National Bank took the third place with assets of 322.61 billion dollars, followed by Emirates NBD in fourth place with an asset portfolio of 317.04 billion dollars.Al Rajhi Bank controlled the fifth place with an asset portfolio of 278.15 billion dollars at the end of last December.Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank occupied the sixth place with an asset size of about 210.64 billion dollars.National Bank of Egypt took the seventh place with an asset portfolio of about 191.03 billion dollars, and National Bank of Kuwait took the eighth place with assets of about 148.14 billion dollars.On the other hand, Kuwait Finance House and Riyad Bank swapped their positions. Kuwait Finance House rose to ninth place with assets of about 138.88 billion dollars, while Riyad Bank dropped to tenth place with assets of 138.50 billion dollars.It is important to mention that the ranking included the parent banking groups in different Arab countries and did not include their foreign subsidiary banks.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12703https://en.firstbankeg.com/12703First Bank Ratings CenterSuez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Emirates NBD are the fastest-growing private sector banks in assets during 2025Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in secondListed banks take 3 spots among the top tenForeigWed, 08 Apr 2026 15:42:59 +02002026-04-08T15:42:59+02:00<h3>Suez Canal Bank leads the list and ADIB Egypt comes in second</h3><h3>Listed banks take 3 spots among the top ten</h3><h3>Foreign groups strengthen their presence and secure 7 positions among the 10 fastest-growing banks</h3><h3>Islamic banks claim two spots among the top ten</h3><h3>CIB strengthens its leadership as the largest in portfolio size and increase value during 2025</h3>The First Bank list of the fastest-growing private sector banks in assets during 2025 showed that Suez Canal Bank took the first place with a growth rate of 49.9%. Its asset portfolio rose to 270.12 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 180.19 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB) came in second place with a growth rate of 33% during 2025. Its asset portfolio climbed to 344.15 billion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 258.84 billion EGP at the end of 2024.Emirates NBD Egypt took the third place, as its asset portfolio increased by 30.6% during last year to reach 207.53 billion EGP at the end of 2025, compared to 158.93 billion EGP at the end of 2024.The First Bank list tracked the total assets of 21 private banks operating in the Egyptian banking system with available financial data for 2025. It showed that all the studied banks achieved positive growth rates.The ranking showed a strong performance by foreign groups operating in Egypt. Foreign banks took 7 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks, which are: ADIB Egypt, Emirates NBD Egypt, ADCB, ABK Egypt, HSBC, Attijariwafa Bank, and Kuwait Finance House.The data also showed a great performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, as they took 3 spots among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in assets during 2025. These banks are Suez Canal Bank, ADIB Egypt, and CIB.Islamic banks secured two positions among the 10 fastest-growing private banks in assets during 2025. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank took the second place on the list, while Kuwait Finance House – Egypt came in ninth place.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank (CIB) was the largest in terms of portfolio size and the value of increase during the period. Its asset portfolio grew by about 226.83 billion EGP during 2025 to reach 1.44 trillion EGP by the end of 2025, compared to 1.21 trillion EGP at the end of 2024.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those where the total share of private ownership is more than 50%, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12697https://en.firstbankeg.com/12697«BANK NXT», «EGBANK», and «CIB» Lead as Fastest-Growing Private Sector Banks in Net Profits During 2025Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:15 +02002026-04-07T15:37:15+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«BANK NXT» Tops the List… «EGBANK» Ranks Second</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign Groups Capture 6 Spots Among Top 10 Fastest-Growing Private Banks in Net Profits</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic Banks Secure 2 Positions Within Top 10</h3><h3 dir="ltr">8 Banks Record Noticeable Declines in Net Profits During 2025</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» Maintains Leadership as Most Profitable Private Sector Bank</h3>Revealed «First Bank» ranking of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in terms of net profits during 2025 showed that «BANK NXT» topped the list with a growth rate of 79.6%, after achieving net profits of EGP 3.18 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 1.77 bn in 2024.«EGBANK» ranked second with a growth rate of 60.2%, recording net profits of EGP 4.09 bn in 2025, versus EGP 2.55 bn in 2024.Meanwhile, «CIB» came in third place, posting net profits of EGP 81.81 bn during 2025, compared to EGP 55.43 bn in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 47.6%, while continuing to lead as the most profitable private sector bank.The «First Bank» ranking tracked net profits of 21 private sector banks operating within the Egyptian banking sector, for which financial data was available for 2025. The results showed that 13 banks achieved positive growth rates, while 8 banks recorded notable declines, based on each bank’s standalone financial statements.Data also highlighted the strong performance of foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, which captured 6 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net profits during 2025, including: «ADIB», «AlexBank», «ADCB», «Al Baraka», «ABC», and «Emirates NBD».The ranking also confirmed the continued outperformance of «CIB» as the most profitable private sector bank.On the Islamic banking front, «ADIB» and «Al Baraka» secured positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in net profits, while other Islamic banks were absent from the leading ranks.A total of 8 private sector banks recorded noticeable declines in net profits during 2025 compared to 2024, including: «HSBC», «Attijariwafa Bank», «Crédit Agricole», «saib», «KFH – Egypt», «ABK – Egypt», «FABMISR», and «Faisal Islamic Bank».It is worth noting that private sector banks are defined as those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.https://en.firstbankeg.com/12694https://en.firstbankeg.com/12694First Bank«ADCB», Suez Canal Bank, and Arab African International Bank are the fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five yearsADCB tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank.Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions amongTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:30 +02002026-04-07T12:45:30+02:00<h3 dir="ltr">«ADCB» tops the list, followed by Suez Canal Bank</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange secure 4 positions among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Foreign banking groups strengthen their presence, capturing 7 spots among the fastest-growing 10 banks</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Islamic banks secure a single position among the top ten</h3><h3 dir="ltr">«CIB» reinforces its leadership in the sector, ranking as the largest in portfolio size and absolute growth over the past five years </h3>The «First Bank» list of the fastest-growing private sector banks operating in Egypt in customer deposits over the last five years revealed that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank «ADCB» topped the ranking, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%, as its deposit portfolio increased to EGP 150.49 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 29.08 bn by the end of 2020.Suez Canal Bank secured second place, with its deposit portfolio growing at a compound annual growth rate of 36.4% over the last five years, reaching EGP 209.04 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 44.34 bn by the end of 2020.Arab African International Bank ranked third, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.8% over five years, as its deposit portfolio rose to EGP 687.08 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 154.30 bn by the end of 2020.The «First Bank» list monitored total customer deposits at 19 private sector banks operating in the Egyptian banking sector for which financial data were available over the last five years. All banks under review recorded positive growth rates, while «FABMISR» and «ABC» were excluded to ensure comparability.The ranking revealed strong performance by foreign banking groups operating in Egypt, as foreign banks captured 7 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks, namely: «ADCB», «ADIB-Egypt», «Attijariwafa», «ABK-Egypt», «NBK-Egypt», «Emirates-NBD», and «QNB-Egypt».The data also showed solid performance by banks listed on the Egyptian Exchange, which secured 4 positions among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five years, namely: Suez Canal Bank, «ADIB-Egypt», «QNB-Egypt», and «CIB».Islamic banks captured one position among the top 10 fastest-growing private sector banks in customer deposits over the last five years, as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt ranked third on the list.On the other hand, Commercial International Bank «CIB» ranked as the largest in terms of portfolio size and absolute growth during the period under review, as its deposit portfolio increased by about EGP 765.27 bn over the last five years, reaching EGP 1.11 tn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 340.09 bn by the end of 2020.It is worth noting that private sector banks are those in which private ownership exceeds 50%, according to data from Egypt’s Ministry of Public Business Sector.private sector Banks,customer deposits Portfolioshttps://en.firstbankeg.com/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/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/12616https://en.firstbankeg.com/12616Mohamed El-Etreby Named in First Bank’s List of Top Egyptian Banking Executives for 2025At a time of intensifying challenges within the banking sector, Mohamed El-Etreby has been recognized by FirstSat, 28 Mar 2026 11:33:25 +02002026-03-28T11:33:25+02:00At a time of intensifying challenges within the banking sector, Mohamed El-Etreby has been recognized by First Bank as one of Egypt’s premier executive leaders.His strategic vision has not only reshaped the performance of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) but has also solidified its position as the country's undisputed market leader, outperforming competitors by a significant margin.Under El-Etreby’s leadership, NBE has achieved record-breaking profitability while maintaining its standing among the Top 10 banks in the Middle East, demonstrating exceptional resilience amidst global economic volatility.During the first nine months of 2025, the bank continued its stellar performance, recording a Net Profit of EGP 132.23 bn, an 11.7% increase compared to EGP 118.37 bn in the same period of 2024.Pre-tax profits saw even more substantial growth, rising by 29.9% to reach EGP 242.72 bn.The bank’s core revenue streams also showed strong momentum; Net Interest Income increased by 23.9% to reach EGP 250.93 bn, while Net Fees and Commissions Income grew by an impressive 38.1%, totaling EGP 26.21 bn by the end of September 2025.<h3 dir="ltr">Balance Sheet Expansion</h3>The bank’s financial position remains robust, with Total Assets surging to EGP 8.93 tn by the end of Q3-2025, marking a 9.8% growth since the end of 2024.Customer Deposits rose to EGP 5.63 tn, reflecting a 13.4% growth rate and deep-seated depositor confidence.Meanwhile, the Total Loan Portfolio climbed to EGP 4.53 tn, representing a 14.8% expansion (an absolute increase of EGP 583.47 bn) within the first nine months of the year.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.