Our
competitive edge

Rich history and legacy

We have a rich history, combining two of the most respected names in the Saudi banking sector, from Alawwal Bank – the very first Bank in the Kingdom with Saudi British Bank – the only Bank in the Kingdom with unrivalled international access

Strong balance sheet

We have a strong balance sheet, with robust capital and liquidity positions, capacity to help our customers from our retail customers through to our larger, multinational and institutional customers

Our people’s expertise

A key differentiator for us is the expertise that our committed employee base provides our customers. Their knowledge, empathy and drive enables a relationship-focused approach to banking where the customer is truly at the heart of our decision-making

Regulators and Central Bank

We have a close working relationship with the Saudi Central Bank, the Capital Markets Authority, Ministry of Finance and all the other government ministries and agencies, with regular touch points, frank discussions, collaboration and strong two-way relationships

Tech and innovation

We pride ourselves on the level of innovation we bring to banking. Our digital office provides the leadership across the Bank, and brings together the ideas and solutions that allow our customer to benefit from a higher standard of products and options

Shareholders and investors

We regularly communicate with our Shareholders and the investor and analyst community through a variety of means, including quarterly results calls and attendance at a number of investor conferences locally, regionally and internationally

Procurement partners

We work closely with our supply chain and procurement partners through regular meetings and collaboration points

Access to an international network

We possess a partnership with HSBC, a universal global bank, thatprovides our customers with unrivalled international access, linking our corporate customers into HSBC’s international network, allowing for inbound and outbound financing opportunities, and linking our retail customers into the broader HSBC retail network

How we add value

We support our customers with their everyday banking needs including payments, foreign exchange, cash management, long-term savings and investments

We support our customers with their lending needs, buying their first homes, remortgaging, developing businesses, helping with working capital, trade and guarantees

Value created for our Stakeholders

Support the various Vision 2030 programmes

Driving customer aspiration

ESG commitment

Developing our employees

Financial outputs: balance sheet growth and generating profits, paying a sustainable dividend

Generating Shareholder returns

Lead arranger for Red Sea Development Project Phase1

SAR
14 bln deal using a
green format

SAR

189 bln
of customer lending
9,000
hours of training delivered
18%
increase in SAB share price during 2022

Transition to

Net-Zero emissions
in our operations by 2035