Commercial International Bank (CIB) Ranked First on Forbes’ 2025 List of Egypt’s 50 Most Influential Public Enterprises

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has secured the top spot in Forbes Middle East’s prestigious ranking of the Top 50 Public Companies in Egypt for 2025. The bank leads the list with a market capitalization of $4.7 billion and total assets reaching $23.8 billion, reaffirming its dominant role in Egypt’s financial landscape.

The banking and financial services sector was the most represented in the ranking, with 17 companies contributing a combined:

$13.5 billion in sales

$78.4 billion in total assets

This was followed by the industrial and real estate & construction sectors, each with seven companies on the list.

According to Forbes, Egyptian public companies experienced a remarkable performance surge in 2024:

Combined market capitalization rose to $35.1 billion (as of April 2025), up 19.6% from $29.4 billion the previous year.

Total sales of the top 50 companies climbed 34.5%, reaching $35.6 billion.

Net profits jumped by 45%, totaling $6.5 billion.

Total assets grew by 33%, hitting $118.8 billion by the end of December 2024—equivalent to over 34% of Egypt’s GDP.

CIB’s leading position in this year’s ranking underscores its financial strength, consistent growth, and central role in supporting Egypt’s economic development.