THE MIDDLE EAST’S

85. Burgan Bank

Country: Kuwait
Sector: Banks & Financial Services
Group CEO: Antoine Daher
Market Value: $2.8 billion
Sales: $2.3 billion
Profits: $165 million
Assets: $26.6 billion

Established in 1977, the Burgan Bank is a majority-owned subsidiary of KIPCO. It operated a network of 123 branches and 283 ATMs as of March 2025. In January 2025, the bank signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a 100% stake in the United Gulf Bank in Bahrain from United Gulf Holding Company for $190 million. The bank’s net profit rose by 12% in 2024 to $165 million.