THE MIDDLE EAST’S
6. Emirates NBD Group
Country: U.A.E.
Sector: Banks & Financial Services
Group CEO: Shayne Nelson
Market Value: $34.7 billion
Sales: $26.3 billion
Profits: $6.3 billion
Assets: $271.4 billion
The Emirates NBD Group was formed in 2007 by a merger between Emirates Bank International and the National Bank of Dubai. It operates through 839 branches and two representative offices across 12 countries, serving 9.4 million customers as of March 2025. In 2024, the bank’s total assets increased by 15.5% to $271.4 billion. In December 2024, the bank listed a $500 million sustainability-linked loan financing bond on Nasdaq Dubai.