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Arab Bank headquartered in Amman, Jordan has one of the largest global Arab banking networks with over 600 branches. Arab Bank provides a wide range of financial products and services for individuals, corporations and other financial institutions. The Bank’s products and services cover Consumer Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking and Treasury services. Arab Bank’s extensive network covers key financial markets and centers such as London, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, Paris, Sydney and Bahrain. Arab Bank has the following sister company, subsidiaries and affiliates companies:

Established in 1930, Arab Bank headquartered in Amman, Jordan is the largest global Arab banking network with over 600 branches. Arab Bank is also present in key financial markets and centers such as London, Dubai, Singapore, Geneva, Paris, Sydney and Bahrain.

Arab Bank provides a wide range of financial products and services for individuals, corporations and other financial institutions. The Bank’s main business lines cover Consumer Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking and Treasury services.

Arab Bank Today

In August of 2012, Arab Bank’s Board of Directors elected Sabih Masri as Chairman of the Board upon Abdel Hamid Shoman’s resignation.

As to reinforce its global presence, Arab Bank attained the approval from China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), in 2018, to upgrade its representative office in Shanghai into a fully operational branch, aiming to reinforce the increasing trade financing between China and the Arab world. Arab Bank opened its first representative office in Beijing back in 1985 becoming one of the first Arab banking institutions to establish presence in China. This was followed by the opening of its second office in Shanghai in 1996. In 2019, the bank officially opened its new branch in Shanghai, continuing to expand its reach in international markets.

In 2020, Oman Arab Bank completed the acquisition of Alizz Islamic Bank (AIB) merging its Islamic banking window with AIB. As of the 6^th of July, 2020, Oman Arab Bank became a publicly listed company, with its shares listed in Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). This marked the beginning of a new phase of Arab Bank’s success story.

In 2021, Arab Bank established ACABES for Financial Technology as Arab Bank Group’s technological arm in the FinTech sector. ACABES provides services for designing, developing, and managing digital solutions for Arab Bank Group and other entities, in addition to providing FinTech services to the Group’s clients. ACABES currently operates through its headquarters in Jordan, a branch in Saudi Arabia, and two subsidiaries in Tunisia and Egypt, with expansion plans into other markets.

In line with its digital transformation strategy and offering innovative banking experience to customers, Arab Bank launched its digital banking App (Reflect) in 2021. This platform seamlessly services wider segments of society, aiming to contribute to financial inclusion. It comes in line with the bank’s ongoing efforts to offer innovative and digital solutions, and in line with the latest advancements in the fields of digital banking, communications, and technology. Reflect offers an innovative and personalized banking platform designed specifically to provide an integrated and simple banking experience using smartphones. Arab Bank also launched (Reflect) in Palestine in 2023, in collaboration with the Palestinian Telecommunications Group “Paltel”.

Towards the end of 2023, Arab Bank announced the successful issuance of USD 250 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Capital Securities. The milestone marks the first sustainable perpetual AT1 issue in Jordan. The bond, which was issued through a private placement, is listed on the International Securities Market (ISM) and the Sustainable Bond Market of the London Stock Exchange. The bond, which offers investors an interest rate of 8%, attracted a diverse group of investors, including large institutional and individual investors from Jordan and several other countries where Arab Bank operates.

A key strategic achievement in 2024 was securing the final license to operate in Iraq. This paved the way for the launch of our operations there in early 2025 through the Group’s subsidiary, Arab Bank Iraq which re-establishes the bank’s historic presence in Iraq dating back to the period from 1945 to 1964 in Baghdad, Erbil, and Mosul.

In 2024, Arab Bank released its first Sustainable Finance Allocation and Impact Report for 2024, underscoring its commitment to transparency, impact measurement, and the transition to a low-carbon economy. The report represents a significant milestone in Arab Bank’s journey to expand its sustainable finance portfolio, promoting a more sustainable future for the region.

As to continue the bank’s strategy for growth and enhance wealth management and private banking services, Arab Bank (Switzerland), through (Banque Gonet & Cia SA), signed a merger agreement with (Swiss Bank ONE), acquiring a majority stake in 2024. This agreement marks another significant step in the Group’s growth strategy in Switzerland, with this new banking group poised to play a prominent role in the Swiss wealth management industry.

Arab Bank continued to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution, both locally and regionally, leveraging its extensive branch network and deep-rooted expertise in regional markets. It continued to develop its range of services and implement the latest digital solutions, supported by artificial intelligence, to deliver comprehensive and innovative banking and financing solutions tailored to the diverse needs of its corporate, institutional, and individual clients across various sectors.

Early in 2025, Arab Bank unveiled its refreshed brand identity, a bold step forward that reflects its enduring legacy and ambitious vision as a leading financial institution in the MENA region.

The revitalized brand identity embodies Arab Bank’s commitment to innovation and growth, building on its extensive network, client trust, renowned legacy, and deep expertise in the region across the various sectors.

Inspired by its rich legacy dating back to 1930, the refreshed brand identity features a simpler, bolder, and digitally-focused design, broadening its appeal to connect with diverse audiences, particularly younger generations. This evolution reaffirms Arab Bank’s position as a modern, dynamic, and digitally empowered institution, ready to meet the evolving needs of its customers across industries and regions in a constantly evolving world.