Arab Bank Group reported solid results for the first quarter of 2025, with 7 % increase in net income after tax reaching $ 271 million as compared to $252.8 million for the same period last year. The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $ 12.1 billion.

The Group’s Assets grew by 6 % to reach $ 72.7 billion, loans grew by 5 % to reach $ 39.1 billion, and deposits grew by 7 % to reach $ 53.2 billion.

Mr. Sabih Masri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that Arab Bank’s first-quarter 2025 results were strong despite the global economic conditions and geopolitical developments. He attributed the bank’s robust performance to its diversified and agile business model, underpinned by a broad regional footprint—particularly across the GCC region. Mr. Masri underscored the bank’s strong capital position, high-quality assets, ample liquidity, and prudent risk management framework as key pillars supporting its efficient operating model. Mr. Masri reiterated his trust in the bank’s ability to continue delivering good and sustainable returns to shareholders, citing its forward-looking vision and well-integrated institutional strategy.

Ms. Randa Sadik, Chief Executive Officer, stated that Arab Bank delivered robust results during the first quarter 2025, as a result of the bank’s resilience and its ability to deliver consistent performance while maintaining the strength of its balance sheet. The bank’s revenues grew by 4 % driven by sustainable growth in its business.

Ms. Sadik added that the Group’s liquidity and asset quality remain solid where loan-to-deposit ratio stood at 74 % and credit provisions held against non-performing loans continue to exceed 100%. Arab Bank Group maintains a strong capital base that is predominantly composed of common equity with a capital adequacy ratio of 17.2 %.

Ms. Sadik commented on the bank’s significant strides in digital transformation and innovation, aimed at enhancing customer experience and delivering value to shareholders. These strides underscore the Group's commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation in the financial sector.

It is worth mentioning that Arab Bank has recently unveiled its refreshed brand identity, a bold step forward that reflects its enduring legacy and ambitious vision as a leading financial institution in the MENA region, committed to empowering its customers and communities to achieve their aspirations.

Arab Bank has unveiled its refreshed brand identity, a bold step forward that reflects its enduring legacy and ambitious vision as a leading financial institution in the MENA region.

The revitalized brand identity embodies Arab Bank’s commitment to innovation and growth, building on its extensive network, client trust, renowned legacy, and deep expertise in the region across the various sectors. The bank’s main strategic pillars focus on leveraging its regional and global network, expanding its core business, capitalizing on new growth opportunities across diverse sectors and markets, and driving its digital transformation and innovation agenda forward.

Inspired by its rich legacy dating back to 1930, the refreshed brand identity features a simpler, bolder, and digitally-focused design, broadening its appeal to connect with diverse audiences, particularly younger generations. This evolution reaffirms Arab Bank's position as a modern, dynamic, and digitally empowered institution, ready to meet the evolving needs of its customers across industries and regions in a constantly evolving world.

The newly refreshed logo features a single, continuous line, symbolizing both the bank's 9-decade legacy of success and its unwavering commitment to continuity and its forward-looking approach. It also incorporates the 3 iconic circles that have distinguished the bank’s identity since inception, representing the customers, partners, and communities the institution serves across its extensive network. These memorable elements emphasize the bank’s global reach and interconnectedness. At the heart of the bank's brand identity remains its name - “Arab Bank,” which embodies its deep connection to its rich history, culture, heritage, values, and sense of belonging. The Arab world continues to be the primary focus of the bank and the foundation of its growth and expansion strategy, supported by its network of branches across Arab countries and the integrated services it offers to clients in the region and beyond. Additionally, Arab Bank’s refreshed brand identity retains blue as its primary color—a signature feature of the bank’s visual identity for decades—carrying strong equity and serving as a timeless representation of the Arab Bank brand.  

Parallel to its refreshed brand identity, Arab Bank's tagline has evolved from "Success is a Journey" to "Beginnings never end." This transition represents a natural evolution, signaling a new chapter in the bank's enduring legacy of resilience and achievement. The new tagline embodies a spirit of perpetual progress, fueling success, driving growth, and inspiring continuous transformation.

The new tagline revolves around the concept of endless new beginnings, where every achievement marks the start of a new goal. It reflects the bank’s belief in the ongoing journey of progress and evolution across all the services it provides—and will continue to provide—to its clients across diverse sectors. “Beginnings never end” also underscores the bank's commitment to empowering its clients to achieve their ambitions and celebrating their accomplishments as stepping stones to future successes, while navigating challenges and exploring growth opportunities. This philosophy stands as a testament to a shared journey of continuous growth and dynamism, undertaken alongside the bank’s clients, partners, and communities, as they strive for even greater achievements.

The new vision, commitments, and refreshed visual brand identity are a direct reflection of the bank’s core philosophy, which is built on two powerful words: "Connected Beyond". This philosophy draws on the bank’s rich heritage as a bridge for the Arab world, connecting individuals, communities, and businesses across the region and beyond, while also celebrating the personal bonds it has formed with generations of customers and partners.

It's worth noting that Arab Bank Group achieved strong results for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, with a record net profit of USD 1 billion, reflecting a robust 21% growth in net income after tax, amounting to USD 1,007.1 million compared to USD 829.6 million in 2023. The Group’s equity position also remained strong, standing at USD 12.1 billion at year-end, further underscoring its financial stability and resilience. The impressive results were driven by growth across various business segments and geographic markets. Operating profit increased by 7% to reach approximately USD 2 billion.

Arab Bank has one of the largest global Arab banking networks with over 600 branches, and it offers a wide range of banking products, services, and solutions designed to meet the needs of individuals, corporations, as well as financial institutions across the region and beyond. Arab Bank’s extensive network covers key financial markets and centers such as London, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Bahrain.