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
green format
SAR
Transition to
Net-Zero emissions