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Egypt: NBK-Egypt Wins the BT100 Award for 2020

National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt (NBK- Egypt) received the BT100 Award as  "Best bank providing digital Ecosystem” for 2020, during the ceremony hosted, for the fourth year in a row, by Business Today Magazine, one of the powerful media arms of Egyptian Media Group (EMG) in cooperation with POD Egypt, the leading public relations and media company as well as Youm7 media institution, to honor the 100 key influential entities and individuals in Egypt for 2020 under the patronage of HE Dr. Mostafa Madbouly – the Prime Minister.

The event was held on Tuesday, 30 March 2021, at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the presence of a large number of ministers, senior officials, businessmen and executives of banks and companies operating in the Egyptian market, as well as a group of public figures and community celebrities.

The ceremony, themed “The Year of Inspiration” this year, was attended from NBK-Egypt’s side by Mr. Yasser El-Tayeb, NBK - Egypt Vice Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Amr El Alfy, Head of Business Group at NBK – Egypt, Mrs. Salma Abou Hussein, Head of Consumer Banking at NBK-Egypt, and a number of the bank’s top management team.

The award winners are selected according to market studies based on the criteria for evaluating the performance of companies operating in the various sectors of the market, through a panel of economic experts and researchers.

The award presented to the bank was received by Mr. Amr El Alfy on behalf of Mr. Yasser El-Tayeb.

On this occasion, Mr. Yasser El-Tayeb said that honoring the bank in this ceremony and presenting it the award of "Best bank providing digital Ecosystem” for 2020 come in recognition of its instrumental role as one of the key players in the Egyptian economy, and in appreciation of its support for the digital transformation system, whether inside or outside the bank during 2020, in light of the COVID-19 crisis, which negatively impacted all economic sectors, not only in Egypt but worldwide. However, this crisis and the resulting repercussions gave the best testament to the readiness of the Egyptian economy and its economic institutions and their ability to overcome all challenges and aptly weather crises. This was clearly seen in NBK-Egypt’s financial indicators and business results for 2020, which showed its resilience to all the challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, by continuing to achieve good performance ratios, and remaining one of the top banks continuing effective steps towards transition to a digital economy, which has become a more pressing need after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the recent past years, the bank adopted a clear strategy promoting digital transformation projects, whether inside or outside the bank, in line with the directions of the government and the Central Bank of Egypt for transformation into a society less dependent on cash and evolving into a digital economy, being one of the goals of the sustainable development strategy embedded in Egypt Vision 2030, the path on which the bank has taken remarkable steps over the recent past years,” added El-Tayeb.

On his part, Mr. Amr El Alfy said: “NBK - Egypt was one of the first banks operating in Egypt to embrace digital transformation projects, stemming from the belief in the key role of technological solutions and alternative channels in the banking sector, and realizing their importance to enhance the competitive advantage over other banks, and to establish “the one bank concept” for customers, especially, as we strive to acquire a larger share of the Egyptian market, both in corporate and retail sectors, in the coming period.”

El Alfy added that the bank’s corporate customers had an important share of the bank’s digital services, as the bank launched "NBK Online Corporate Banking", which enables them to easily and securely manage the business activities and banking transactions of their companies online, without the need to visit the branches, by following simple steps to view the company's accounts and balances and manage them in an easy and secure manner.
From her side, Mrs. Salma Abou Hussein expressed her pleasure with the bank’s winning of the award, which shows the appreciation of the awarding entity for the effective role played by NBK- Egypt in the areas of digital transformation and digital banking, which the bank has been keen to adopt since a while by launching “NBK -Egypt Online Banking” enabling customers to make a variety of banking transactions in a simple and secure way, without the need to visit the branch for every transaction. The bank also launched “NBK Mobile Banking App” allowing customers to avail various banking services that became at their fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

The bank also launched its e-Wallet, offering customers a unique banking experience in terms of convenience and security.”
Abou Hussein pointed out that the bank also recently launched “Meeza” Prepaid Card, which is a new addition to NBK-Egypt’s array of cards, making the bank a main operator in the Egyptian market offering the smart payment card bearing the logo of Electronic Payment Network "Meeza", which is used by companies to pay employees’ salaries.

As a culmination of the bank's digital banking services, we have recently launched the digital transformation system for Heliopolis Sporting Club using HSC smart card, enabling the club members, at both Heliopolis and El Shorouk City branches, to enjoy various features and services inside and outside the club, as the membership card was revamped to double as an e-payment card, offering a locally unique experience based on cutting-edge technology that combine more than one use in one card, she added.

It is worth mentioning that NBK-Egypt has a network of 53 branches with strategic locations across the different governorates and cities of Egypt including Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Delta, Sinai, Red Sea, Upper Egypt, and the industrial areas in the 6th of October and the 10th of Ramadan Cities. The bank is also privileged to be among the banks providing Islamic banking products, in addition to conventional products, through its dedicated Islamic banking branches. The bank also has a large network of ATMs across key locations of the country to service the bank’s customers around the clock.

Egypt: NBK–Egypt Reports Net Profit of EGP 8.09 Billion (Equivalent to KWD 51.24 million) for FY2025

National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (NBK-Egypt) recorded net profit of EGP 8.09 billion (Equivalent to KWD 51.24 million) in FY2025, up from EGP 7.27 billion (Equivalent to KWD 51.87 million) in FY2024, representing year-on-year growth of 11.3%.

Net Operating Income stood at EGP 16 billion in FY2025, representing a significant increase of 18.4% from EGP 13.5 billion in FY2024. Net Interest Income grew by 18.5%, reaching EGP 13.7 billion compared with EGP 11.6 billion in FY2024. Net Operating Income (excluding interest) rose to EGP 2.3 billion in FY2025 from EGP 1.9 billion in FY2024, an increase of 18%. Income from financial investments increased to EGP 53 million from EGP 31 million in the prior year, marking growth of 70%, while the Cost-to-Net Operating Income ratio stood at 25.4% in FY2025. 

Total assets expanded to EGP 225 billion by the end of FY2025, representing growth of 14.7% from EGP 196 billion at year-end 2024. Total loans and credit facilities increased to EGP 121 billion, rising 17.4% from EGP 103 billion. Customer deposits also recorded solid growth, reaching EGP 180 billion compared with EGP 160 billion in the prior year, an increase of 12.7%.  In the meantime, The ratio of operating income to total net income stood at 85.4% in FY2025, compared to 85.6% in the corresponding period of 2024.

Profitability indicators remained robust, with Return on Average Assets (ROAA) at 3.8% and Return on Average Equity (ROAE) at 30.7%.

Commenting on the financial results announced by NBK-Egypt, Ms. Shaikha Al-Bahar, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, National Bank of Kuwait, and Chairman of NBK-Egypt, said: “The strong growth in NBK-Egypt’s profitability and business performance at the end of 2025 reflects the resilience of our financial position and the flexibility of our business model to generate earnings and deliver sustainable growth, despite ongoing operational challenges.”

Al-Bahar explained that the financial results achieved by NBK-Egypt in 2025 once again validate the Group’s strategic vision since entering the Egyptian market in 2007, while highlighting the substantial opportunities and long-term potential offered by this promising market.

“NBK Group views the Egyptian market as a long-term strategic investment. Egypt represents one of the largest economies in the region and a core growth market in which we remain committed to expanding our presence. We regard it as the Group’s second domestic market,” Al-Bahar added.

She emphasized that NBK-Egypt continues to rank among the most profitable operations within the Group, delivering some of the strongest returns on equity and assets.

Furthermore, Al-Bahar highlighted that NBK-Egypt, the largest Kuwaiti investment in Egypt, has established a clear footprint within the country’s banking sector, positioning itself among the fastest-growing banks. She added that financial indicators confirm the Bank remains on the right trajectory toward further expansion and strengthening its market share.

Al-Bahar underscored that Egypt’s economic landscape continues to strengthen, supported by far-reaching reform initiatives and resolute policy actions advanced by both the government and the Central Bank of Egypt. These measures are reinforcing macroeconomic stability and unlocking compelling avenues for investment, expansion, and long-term value creation. She expressed firm conviction in the Egyptian economy’s resilience and its promising trajectory.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman, CEO, and Managing Director of National Bank of Kuwait-Egypt, Mr. Yasser El-Tayeb, said: “Nothing illustrates the Bank’s strength more clearly than its robust financial results and performance metrics, underscoring its capacity to sustain growth and deliver solid outcomes in 2025 despite a challenging local and global operating environment.” 

El-Tayeb noted that NBK-Egypt continues to achieve balanced growth across all business segments while maintaining efficiency levels and risk metrics consistent with both growth objectives and long-term sustainability. He attributed this performance to the Bank’s prudent strategic approach and its disciplined business model, which enables it to respond to client needs with a high degree of flexibility.

El-Tayeb noted that the majority of NBK–Egypt’s income is derived from credit operations within the Corporate Banking segment, alongside Retail Banking, with its role expanding significantly in recent years. The Bank’s credit portfolio demonstrates broad diversification across its corporate client base, encompassing large, medium, and small enterprises, while its retail portfolio similarly spans a wide spectrum of customer segments. This diversification underscores the resilience and depth of the Bank’s income streams. 

He affirmed that the Bank aims to further strengthen its position in the retail banking sector in the period ahead by offering advanced products and services tailored to the needs of diverse customer segments, reinforcing its positioning as a comprehensive financial partner capable of meeting their full range of financial requirements. The Bank also continues to expand its Islamic banking services to serve a broad client base, consistently enhancing its product offering. NBK-Egypt remains among the leading institutions in the Egyptian market providing Islamic banking services and products alongside its conventional banking solutions.

El-Tayeb further noted that, in recognition of the pivotal role technological tools and electronic channels play in the banking sector, and their importance in strengthening competitive positioning, NBK-Egypt has actively accelerated the expansion of its digital banking services, committing substantial investments to this domain. These efforts aim to deliver a distinctive banking experience that enables customers to conduct most of their transactions anytime and anywhere. More broadly, the Bank continues to encourage clients to expand their use of electronic payment channels, in alignment with the public policy direction of the Egyptian government and the Central Bank of Egypt.

He added that NBK-Egypt is committed to supporting the global shift toward sustainable finance and the transition to a green economy by backing environmentally responsible projects that promote sustainability and greater reliance on renewable energy. The Bank also evaluates solutions designed to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and reduce carbon emissions, recognizing sustainable finance as a critical mechanism for safeguarding long-term financial stability.

Addressing the Bank’s corporate social responsibility, El-Tayeb stated that since NBK Group’s entry into the Egyptian market in 2007, NBK-Egypt has remained dedicated to fulfilling its role in serving the community through contributions, donations, and support extended to a wide range of charitable initiatives. The Bank has also established partnerships with credible and active civil society organizations, empowering them to serve as effective implementation partners in advancing its community development agenda.

Egypt: NBK Egypt Provides $115 Million Financing for Safaga Terminal Project

Reinforcing its leadership in advancing Egypt’s sustainable economic development agenda, National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (NBK-Egypt) continues to strengthen its role as a leading financial partner in the financing of strategic national projects. In this context, the Bank has entered into a $115 million financing agreement in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the development of Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt.

This financing aligns with the Bank’s commitment to supporting national projects that deliver sustainable long-term economic impact. These initiatives are instrumental in advancing logistics infrastructure, improving the efficiency of Egypt’s port network, and consolidating the country’s strategic position as a regional hub for global trade and supply chains.

This financing was supported by IFC, with participation from NBK – Egypt through a long-term syndicated loan with a tenor of up to 15 years. This reflects the confidence of international and regional financial institutions in the strength of the Egyptian economy, the quality of project execution, and their capacity to generate sustainable economic and developmental returns. It also underscores confidence in the operational capabilities of AD Ports Group and highlights Egypt’s strategic role within global trade and supply chain networks.

The financing has secured all required approvals, and financial close is expected during the first quarter of 2026.

Egypt’s Economic Growth

Mr. Yasser El-Tayeb, Vice Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of NBK – Egypt, stated that the Bank’s participation in this significant financing reflects its strategic commitment to its role as an active development partner in supporting the national economy, emphasizing that financing major national projects represents a central pillar of the Bank’s strategic direction.

He added that port development and logistics infrastructure projects constitute a key driver of economic growth due to their direct impact on stimulating foreign trade activity, enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy, and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Ports in particular represent one of the most critical components of such projects, given their contribution to expanding external trade flows and supporting the state’s plans to maximize the benefits of Egypt’s unique geographic location as one of the most important logistics hubs along the Red Sea.

Moreover, El-Tayeb emphasized that long-tenor financing extended by the banking sector serves as a decisive catalyst in translating development strategies into operational projects with real economic impact, reflecting the approach embraced by leading international banking institutions in advancing national economic development.

The Bank’s Strength and Expertise  

In the meantime, Mr. Walid El- Seyoufi, Deputy Managing Director of NBK – Egypt, affirmed that the Bank’s success in arranging and participating in financing of this scale reflects the strength of its financial position and its proven expertise in funding major strategic projects, as well as its ability to deliver integrated financing solutions aligned with national priorities and development plans.

He noted that the project represents a qualitative addition to the Bank’s financing portfolio given its contribution to supporting Egypt Vision 2030 through enhancing infrastructure efficiency, stimulating investment, improving productivity, and generating direct and indirect employment opportunities, thereby contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

El-Seyoufi added that the Safaga Terminal constitutes a strategically significant project due to its role in supporting trade flows across the Red Sea and connecting regional and international markets. This aligns with the direction of global financial institutions toward supporting infrastructure initiatives that deliver broad economic impact.

He further noted that the Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal project is valued at approximately $200 million. The terminal is located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast and represents the first international maritime terminal in Upper Egypt, providing additional developmental significance from both economic and geographic perspectives.

Sustainable Finance

Mr. Ahmed El-Shall, Head of Corporate and Syndication at NBK – Egypt, stated that the Bank’s participation in this financing underscores its confidence in the project’s economic viability, as well as its commitment to supporting projects that incorporate environmental and sustainability considerations, in line with global banking best practices.

El-Shall explained that the Bank follows a clear strategy focused on financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects, which international experience has shown to be among the most important drivers of long-term economic growth. He further noted that this transaction is not the first of its kind, as the Bank has previously participated in financing several major national projects across multiple sectors, including the expansion of Damietta Port, the Tahya Misr multipurpose terminal at Alexandria Port, Abu Qir Port, the Max Port breakwaters, and the development of Sokhna Port, in addition to other infrastructure projects in the electricity, energy, roads, and related sectors. He added that several additional large-scale projects are currently under review, which the Bank is seeking to finance.

Furthermore, El-Shall affirmed that the banking sector plays an increasingly critical role in directing investments toward sectors with the greatest developmental impact, a role undertaken by leading global financial institutions through supporting strategic projects that contribute to inclusive development and improvements in quality of life.