# List of Banking companies in the Middle East

Tamtam tracks 140 Banking companies headquartered in the Middle East. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Garanti BBVA. Their median headcount is 5,113. Half of them were founded in 1973 or later. The most common headquarters are Istanbul (12), Riyadh (6) and Abu Dhabi (5).

These are large banking groups operating in the Middle East. Many of them are established institutions, with founding dates ranging from 1930 to 2017. Emirates NBD, founded in 1963, provides financial products and services to various client segments and focuses on digital banking. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), established in 2017, offers customized banking solutions globally. Garanti BBVA, founded in 1946, is a digital and people-focused financial institution. alrajhi bank, established in 1957, is an Islamic bank with a large network. VakıfBank, founded in 1954, specializes in corporate, commercial, and retail banking. Arab Bank, founded in 1930, provides diverse financial products and services across global markets.

The companies listed show a concentration of headquarters in three cities: Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, with Riyadh also featuring prominently. This indicates key financial hubs within the Middle East. Several of the banks, such as alinma and ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, emphasize Sharia-compliant financial services, highlighting the importance of Islamic banking in the region.

🌍 Middle East · 50 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Emirates NBD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emirates-nbd) (emiratesnbd.com)<br>Leading MENAT banking group providing financial products and services to individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions, committed to digital banking and sustainability. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 25,366 | 1963 |
| 2 | [First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/first-abu-dhabi-bank-fab) (bankfab.com)<br>It offers customized banking solutions globally, focusing on corporate and personal banking, while supporting stakeholders' growth ambitions through innovation. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 17,604 | 2017 |
| 3 | [Garanti BBVA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/garanti-bbva) (garantibbva.com.tr)<br>Digital and people-focused financial institution offering innovative products and services, part of a global banking group, aiming to provide advanced solutions and opportunities for customers | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 16,695 | 1946 |
| 4 | [Yapı Kredi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yap-kredi) (yapikredi.com.tr)<br>A leading financial institution in Turkey offering a wide range of banking and financial services to individuals, SMEs, and corporations | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 16,484 |  |
| 5 | [Akbank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/akbank) (akbank.com)<br>Established in 1948, this financial institution provides funding, banking services, and investment opportunities both locally and internationally | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 14,721 |  |
| 6 | [alinma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alinma) (alinma.com)<br>Saudi joint-stock financial institution with SAR 20 billion capital, major shareholders include Public Investment Fund, Pension Public Agency, and Social Insurance. | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 13,996 | 2007 |
| 7 | [QNB Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qnb-turkiye) (qnb.com.tr)<br>Established in 1987, the company is a leading bank in Turkey with innovative services like the first installment credit card and online banking platform | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 13,575 |  |
| 8 | [alrajhi bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alrajhi-bank) (alrajhibank.com.sa)<br>Established in 1957, this Islamic bank has over $100 billion in assets and a vast network of branches, ATMs, and remittance centers | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 13,178 |  |
| 9 | [Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abu-dhabi-commercial-bank) (adcb.com)<br>Established in 1985 in the UAE, this company focuses on contributing to the economy and community by offering various banking services | Banking | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 12,130 | 1985 |
| 10 | [VakıfBank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vak-fbank) (vakifbank.com.tr)<br>Established in 1954, the organization offers a wide range of modern banking products and services, specializing in corporate, commercial, and retail banking, along with investment banking and capital market activities | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 11,881 | 1954 |
| 11 | [DenizBank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/denizbank) (denizbank.com)<br>Financial institution undergoing multiple shareholder changes, including acquisition by leading international banks, serving customers under the umbrella of a global banking group | Banking | 🇹🇷 Esentepe | 11,571 | 1997 |
| 12 | [Halkbank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/halkbank) (halkbank.com.tr)<br>Financial institution providing banking products and services with a focus on supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients through innovative solutions and digital platforms | Banking | 🇹🇷 Ataşehir | 10,484 |  |
| 13 | [ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adib-abu-dhabi-islamic-bank) (adib.ae)<br>Provides personalized Islamic banking and financial services including brokerage, real estate, payments, and insurance across UAE and international markets. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 10,132 | 1997 |
| 14 | [Arab Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arab-bank) (arabbank.com)<br>Provides diverse financial products and services including consumer, corporate, institutional banking, and treasury services across global markets. | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 9,755 | 1930 |
| 15 | [DIB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dib) (dib.ae)<br>Leading Islamic bank offering Sharia-compliant financial solutions across multiple countries, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and sustainable progress. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,870 |  |
| 16 | [Mashreq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mashreq) (mashreq.com)<br>Banking and financial services with a focus on innovation, customer partnership, and helping clients achieve their unique success. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,658 | 1967 |
| 17 | [TEB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/teb) (teb.com.tr)<br>A respected finance institution in Turkish banking sector, offering a wide range of banking services and products with international partnership for growth and expansion | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 8,632 | 1927 |
| 18 | [Riyad Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/riyad-bank) (riyadbank.com)<br>Provides Sharia-compliant banking products and services for retail, corporate, and SME customers with extensive branch and digital networks. | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyad Bank | 7,609 | 1957 |
| 19 | [بنك البلاد \| Bank Albilad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-albilad) (bankalbilad.com.sa)<br>The company provides innovative and genuine shariah-compliant banking products, fostering a culture of initiative, partnership, trust, and accountability in the Islamic banking sector | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 6,980 | 2005 |
| 20 | [Bank ABC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-abc) (bank-abc.com)<br>A global bank offering innovative wholesale banking products, transaction banking, specialized finance, real estate finance, treasury services, and Shari’a compliant banking solutions | Banking | 🇧🇭 Manama | 6,845 | 1980 |
| 21 | [Kuveyt Turk Participation Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kuveyt-turk-participation-bank) (kuveytturk.com.tr)<br>Specializing in interest-free finance with a customer-focused approach, innovative technology, and digital transformation Leading in asset size and Islamic banking, supporting mega projects and entrepreneurship | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 6,740 | 1989 |
| 22 | [The Saudi National Bank - SNB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-saudi-national-bank-snb) (alahli.com)<br>A financial institution in Saudi Arabia under the supervision of the Saudi Central Bank, dedicated to shaping the future together | Banking | 🇯🇴 | 5,988 |  |
| 23 | [Bank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-hapoalim) (bankhapoalim.co.il)<br>Leading financial group offering full-service branches, business centers, direct banking, and community involvement through educational and social projects. | Banking | 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv | 5,566 | 1921 |
| 24 | [RAKBANK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rakbank) (rakbank.ae)<br>Providing digital-first banking solutions, supporting SMEs, offering insurance and payment apps, combining technology with personalized customer service. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Ras al Khaimah | 5,342 | 1976 |
| 25 | [Emirates Islamic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emirates-islamic) (emiratesislamic.ae)<br>Provides Shariah-compliant personal, business, and corporate banking with innovative digital solutions and community-focused charitable initiatives across the UAE. | Banking | 🇦🇪 | 5,113 |  |
| 26 | [BSF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bsf) (bsf.sa)<br>Financial institution emphasizing strong, unique corporate values focused on honesty, collaboration, simplicity, ambition, community, and decisive long-term thinking. | Banking | 🇸🇦 | 5,086 | 1977 |
| 27 | [Arab National Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arab-national-bank) (anb.com.sa)<br>Universal commercial bank providing corporate and retail banking services with extensive branches, digital platforms, and ATM networks across Saudi Arabia. | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 4,937 | 1979 |
| 28 | [Bank Leumi בנק לאומי](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-leumi) (leumi.co.il)<br>A leading banking corporation offering high quality services to various customer segments, with a focus on innovative technological capabilities for digital banking | Banking | 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv | 4,506 | 1903 |
| 29 | [Şekerbank T.A.Ş.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sekerbank-t-a-s)<br>Established in 1953 to support rural development and agricultural industry, it offers a wide range of banking services across Turkey | Banking | 🇹🇷 Kağıthane | 4,126 | 1953 |
| 30 | [Türkiye Finans](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turkiye-finans) (turkiyefinans.com.tr)<br>A pioneer in Islamic banking in Turkey, providing commercial and retail services with a focus on customer satisfaction and digital innovation | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 4,019 |  |
| 31 | [Commercial Bank of Dubai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/commercial-bank-of-dubai) (cbd.ae)<br>Providing innovative personal and business banking services through digital channels and extensive branch network, supporting UAE's largest corporates and economy. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 3,943 |  |
| 32 | [Albaraka Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/albaraka-turk-kat-l-m-bankas-a-s) (albaraka.com.tr)<br>Established in 1984, it offers interest-free financial services based on profit and loss sharing, with a global reach through a vast network of correspondent banks | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 3,388 | 1984 |
| 33 | [Bank ABC in Jordan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-abc-in-jordan) (bank-abc.com)<br>A Jordanian bank part of Bank ABC Group, offering a wide range of banking services, investments, brokerage, and financial consultancy | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 3,239 |  |
| 34 | [Housing Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/housing-bank) (hbtf.com)<br>A comprehensive bank providing full commercial banking services, known for its high credit ratings and prestigious awards in Jordan | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 3,102 | 1973 |
| 35 | [Vakıf Katılım](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vak-f-kat-l-m) (vakifkatilim.com.tr)<br>Leading the way in participatory banking, our vision is to be a reference institution, while our mission is to drive growth through Islamic banking principles | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 3,016 | 2015 |
| 36 | [Bank Audi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-audi) (bankaudi.com.lb)<br>Universal banking group providing corporate, commercial, retail, and private banking services across MENAT region and Europe with extensive financial products. | Banking | 🇱🇧 Downtown Beirut | 2,953 | 1962 |
| 37 | [The Saudi Investment Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-saudi-investment-bank) (saib.com.sa)<br>Provides wholesale, retail, commercial banking, investment banking, trade finance, asset management, leasing, mortgages, insurance, and credit card services. | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,679 | 1977 |
| 38 | [ING Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ing-turkiye) (ing.com.tr)<br>The company provides effortless banking to empower people who live authentically, pursue their dreams, and embrace innovation and equality | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 2,652 | 2008 |
| 39 | [The National Commercial Bank - AlahliNCB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-national-commercial-bank-alahlincb) (alahli.com)<br>Leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, established in 1953, with majority holding by Government's Public Investment Fund | Banking | 🇸🇦 Jeddah | 2,634 | 1953 |
| 40 | [Discount Bank בנק דיסקונט](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/discount-bank) (discountbank.co.il)<br>Provides tailored banking services to households, businesses, corporations, and private clients with innovation, community focus, and international presence. | Banking | 🇮🇱 Rishon Letsiyon | 2,484 | 1935 |
| 41 | [Bank of Jordan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-of-jordan) (bankofjordan.com)<br>A national financial institution in Jordan offering comprehensive banking products and services to individuals, corporations, and institutions, with branches across Jordan and Palestine | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 2,467 | 1960 |
| 42 | [National Bank of Abu Dhabi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-bank-of-abu-dhabi) (nbad.com)<br>Provides customized banking products and services globally, supporting corporate, investment, and personal banking needs with strong financial expertise. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 2,339 | 1968 |
| 43 | [BLOM BANK s.a.l.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blom-bank-s-a-l) (blombank.com)<br>A leading Lebanese bank offering a wide range of financial services including commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and insurance products | Banking | 🇱🇧 Beirut | 2,253 | 1951 |
| 44 | [Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/central-bank-of-the-republic-of-turkiye) (tcmb.gov.tr)<br>Responsible for regulating monetary and exchange rate policies, ensuring banknote circulation, and maintaining price stability in Turkey. | Banking | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 2,060 | 1930 |
| 45 | [Social Development Bank (SDB)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/social-development-bank-sdb) (sdb.gov.sa)<br>Providing accessible developmental financing and financial awareness to support families, promote self-employment, and enhance small business economic participation. | Banking | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,057 | 1973 |
| 46 | [Fibabanka](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fibabanka) (fibabanka.com.tr)<br>Innovative bank fostering diversity in financing, embracing fintech advancements, and empowering employees to shape the future of financial technologies | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 1,996 |  |
| 47 | [FGB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fgb) (fgbgroup.com)<br>Provides customized banking solutions through corporate, investment, and personal banking with a global network supporting business growth worldwide. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 1,951 | 1979 |
| 48 | [Bank al Etihad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-al-etihad) (bankaletihad.com)<br>A Jordanian financial institution built on family values, dedicated to serving customers as their own and providing support whenever needed | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 1,914 | 1978 |
| 49 | [Jordan Kuwait Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jordan-kuwait-bank) (jkb.com)<br>A financial institution that upholds values, principles, and ethics in serving clients, shareholders, and the general public | Banking | 🇯🇴 Amman | 1,862 | 1976 |
| 50 | [Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bankası](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/turkiye-emlak-kat-l-m-bankas) (emlakkatilim.com.tr)<br>A participation bank supporting local production, social projects, and sustainable growth, while providing financial solutions for the real estate sector | Banking | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 1,858 | 1926 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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