GCC Banks Post $16.8bn in Q1 Profit as Regional Credit Expands
Kamco Invest data shows Gulf banks remained profitable in the first quarter, supported by broad credit growth across diversification-linked sectors.
Kamco Invest data shows Gulf banks remained profitable in the first quarter, supported by broad credit growth across diversification-linked sectors.
Regional lenders entered 2026 with stronger earnings, record revenue and expanding credit, reinforcing the banking sector’s role in Gulf diversification.