Top 10 Banks

In The Middle East

As of June 6, 2021, the banks on Forbes Middle East’s list of the “Top 50 Banks In The Middle East” had a total value of $513.6 billion and assets worth $2.5 trillion. Here’s a look at the top 10.

Banking and finance is a vital sector for global economies. It is through banks that governments control monetary policy and inflation, and inject stimulus into the markets. When the pandemic hit last year, banks made sure that economies stayed afloat by using measures like postponing loan payments, restructuring debt, and lending to key sectors.

Here are the top 10 banks in the Middle East. We collected data from the listed stock exchanges in the Arab world and ranked companies based on market value (calculated as of June 6, 2021), sales, assets, and profits. Check out our website for the full Top 50 Banks In The Middle East 2021 list.