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Big banks edge higher + Nadec squeezed by feed, shipping costs
Loan books grew and investment income climbed, but funding costs kept bank earnings contained
Bank Albilad names Bashaar Al Qunaibit as CEO
Al Qunaibit takes over from Abdulaziz Al Onaizan
Bank Albilad, Saib’s bottom line inches up in 1Q
Albilad’s financing income grew 7.8% y-o-y to SAR 1.9 bn
2025 earnings: Bank Albilad up 8.7% while Halwani Bros falls 4.6%
Bank Albilad was bolstered by operating income while Halwani Bros was pressured by lower exports
Bank Albilad raises USD 500 mn from AT1 sukuk
PLUS: Binyah and Saudi Cable secure loans
More international sukuk
Riyad and Al Rajhi secured a total of USD 2 bn
Biban Forum’s first day bags over SAR 22 bn in agreements
Biban Forum sets stage for over SAR 20 bn in SME financing commitments
Red Sea Global secures SAR 6.5 bn financing for Amaala
Amaala is expected to open as soon as this year
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