THE MIDDLE EAST’S

85. Commercial Bank of Kuwait (Al-Tijari)

Country: Kuwait
Sector: Banks & Financial Services
CEO: Elham Mahfouz
Market Value: $3 billion
Sales: $892 million
Profits: $361 million
Assets: $13.6 billion

Al-Tijari is the second oldest bank in Kuwait, operating through banking and investment activities. It also provides brokerage services through its subsidiary, the Al-Tijari Financial Brokerage Company. Al-Sharq Holding Company owns 23.9% of the bank. Al-Tijari has a 7.3% stake in Boubyan Bank.