THE MIDDLE EAST’S

16. Riyad Bank

Country: Saudi Arabia
Sector: Banks & Financial Services
CEO: Nadir S Al-Koraya
Market Value: $25 billion
Sales: $8 billion
Profits: $2.5 billion
Assets: $120.1 billion

Established in 1957, Riyad Bank today operates 333 branches in Saudi Arabia, a branch in London, an agency in Houston, and a representative office in Singapore. In 2024, the bank’s net income increased by 15.9% to hit $2.5 billion, while its total assets surged by 16.42% to $120.1 billion. In September 2024, Riyad Bank completed its $750 million USD-denominated additional tier 1 capital sustainable sukuk issuance. In January 2025, it issued a $533.3 million SAR-denominated additional tier 1 capital sukuk.