Largest Banks in Saudi Arabia

List of top largest banks in Saudi Arabia:

Riyad Bank - It is one of the largest financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, with a strong corporate and retail banking franchise. It has been recognized by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Investment Product Committee as the leading investment performance bank in Saudi Arabia. Standard & Poors have awarded Riyad Bank A+ and A-1 ratings for long term and short term liabilities respectively. Additionally, Fitch has awarded the bank an A+ rating for long term liabilities and an F1 for short term liabilities.

Al-Rajhi Bank - It is one of the fastest growing and largest banking institutions in Saudi Arabia, offering personal banking, investment services, small business, and commercial banking based on Islamic principles.

National Commercial Bank (NCB) - It is the largest bank in Saudi Arabia by almost any measure. Established in 1953, NCB was the first Saudi bank and one of the Arab world’s largest financial institutions. The Bank is the biggest Financial Asset Manager in the Arab region and it is the first to offer mutual funds in the Kingdom. NCB has branches or offices in Bahrain, Beirut, London, Singapore, Seoul and Tokyo.

Arab National Bank (ANB) - It is a Saudi Joint Stock Company and one of the top 10 banks in the Middle East. It offers a comprehensive range of domestic and international commercial and Islamic products and services to the retail and corporate sectors. The Bank also offers consultancy and investment, mutual funds and assets management, local and international equity trading, foreign exchange and treasury services.

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