THE MIDDLE EAST’S
10. Emirates NBD Group
Country: U.A.E.
Sector: Banks & Financial Services
Group CEO: Shayne Nelson
Market Value: $53.5 billion
Emirates NBD is one of the MENAT region’s largest banking groups, with more than 787 branches across 13 countries and nearly 10 million active customers. Its total assets rose by 16.8% in 2025 to $317.1 billion. In October 2025, the group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire controlling stake in India’s RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of approximately $3 billion. In January 2026, it issued its inaugural dual-tranche $1 billion sustainable bond under its Euro Medium Term Note Programme.