THE MIDDLE EAST’S

6. Emirates NBD Group
Country: U.A.E.
Group CEO: Shayne Nelson
Market Value: $35.9 billion
The Emirates NBD Group was formed in 2007 by a merger between Emirates Bank International and the National Bank of Dubai. It operates through 848 branches, 17 subsidiaries, and two representative offices across 13 countries, serving more than nine million customers. In 2024, the bank’s total assets increased by 15.5% to $271.4 billion. In December 2024, the bank listed a $500 million sustainability-linked loan financing bond on Nasdaq Dubai.