This week Arabian Business celebrates the 25 banks that have weathered the financial storm the best.
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A range of approaches – from conservatism to aggressive opportunistic expansion – have ensured that the institutions on this list are strongly placed to emerge from the downturn ahead of their peers.
We’ve studied their strategies, their assets, their credit ratings and much more. Read on for an invaluable insight into the brightest stars of the Middle East banking industry.