Khaberni - The Arab Bank Group achieved positive results during the first quarter of 2026, with net profits after tax of $275.8 million compared to $271 million as of March 31, 2025, achieving a growth of 2%, and the group maintained a strong financial position with equity reaching $13.1 billion.
The group's assets increased to $79 billion, growing by 9% compared to the first quarter of the previous year, while the loans portfolio increased by 7% to reach $41.9 billion compared to $39.1 billion in the first quarter of the previous year, and customer deposits rose by 8% to reach $57.5 billion compared to $53.2 billion in the first quarter of the previous year.
Commenting on these results, Mr. Sabih Al-Masri, Chairman of the Board of Arab Bank, stated that the Arab Bank’s continuation in achieving positive results during the first quarter of 2026 despite the global and regional instability caused by geopolitical disturbances and their impact on energy supplies and supply chains, reflects the bank's resilience and high adaptability to various conditions and changes.
Al-Masri emphasized that this performance is the fruit of the bank's diverse business model based on its broad geographical reach, supported by a solid capital base, high asset quality, and comfortable liquidity levels, reaffirming his confidence in Arab Bank's ability to continue generating strong and sustainable returns for its shareholders.
Ms. Randa Al-Sadiq, the Executive Director of Arab Bank, pointed out that Arab Bank Group profits reflect the continuous growth in the operational performance of the core business and its diversity, which enhances its ability to deal with the challenges facing the regional and global economic environment, with the bank achieving a 6% growth in total income, through sustainable growth in its businesses, efficient allocations, and diversified banking services.
Al-Sadiq affirmed the group's commitment to a steadfast approach in business continuity, crisis and risk management, rooted in comprehensive plans covering various geopolitical and operational scenarios. She noted that the strength of the group's infrastructure and its multiple operational capacities, along with continuous coordination with regulatory bodies in all markets where the bank operates, have enabled the group to maintain its services without any interruptions and ensure full operational readiness at all times.
Al-Sadiq indicated that the bank continues to maintain the quality of its credit portfolio and the stability of non-performing loans ratios, with provision coverage for non-performing loans exceeding 100% excluding the value of collaterals, along with high liquidity levels with a loans-to-deposits ratio of 72.8%, and the group maintained a capital adequacy ratio according to Basel III instructions at 17.2%, which is higher than the minimum required by the Central Bank of Jordan.
Al-Sadiq emphasized the leading role that the bank plays in the digital banking industry, continually offering innovative digital products and services to world-class standards that meet client needs and provide outstanding service across various sectors and markets.
