Saudi banks dominate MENA ranking on annual Forbes list
The UAE came in second and third while Riyadh-based Al-Rajhi Bank was the region’s most valuable lender, with a market value of $106 billion
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Al Rajhi Bank headquarters in Riyadh
While Saudi Arabia leads the Gulf in oil production, it’s also the region’s biggest banker.
The kingdom hosts 10 of the 30 largest lenders in the Middle East and North Africa, with a combined market value of $269...