The Banking Executive Magazine - August 2023 Issue

ANALYSIS: Tier 1 capital serves as a testament to a bank's core financial strength, un- tied by liabilities and obligations. The banks leading in this metric showcase not just strong financial health but also a capacity to weather economic downturns. The domi- nance of banks like Saudi National Bank and Qatar National Bank un- derlines their strategic financial man- agement and sustained growth. The diversity in this list, from the UAE to Kuwait, indicates a region-wide em- phasis on maintaining strong core capital. Arab Banks DETAILED ANALYSIS: Top 10 Banks Based on Tier 1 Capital: the BANKING EXECUTIVE 16 ISSUE 176 AUGUST 2023 Bank Name Saudi National Bank Qatar National Bank Al Rajhi Bank Emirates NBD First Abu Dhabi Bank Riyad Bank Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Saudi British Bank National Bank of Kuwait Kuwait Finance House Tier 1 Capital (in $m) 33,957 27,778 26,915 23,335 22,558 14,943 14,275 12,063 11,928 11,630 Top 10 Banks Based on Assets: Bank Name Qatar National Bank First Abu Dhabi Bank Saudi National Bank Al Rajhi Bank Emirates NBD Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Kuwait Finance House National Bank of Kuwait Riyad Bank Saudi British Bank Tier 1 Capital (in $m) 326,709 302,221 252,132 203,298 202,004 135,541 119,256 117,219 95,907 83,854