# Banking sector performance in Africa and Middle East

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/banking-sector-performance-in-africa-and-middle-east
> Updated: 2026-08-17T07:17:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Financial reports for the first half of 2026 indicate strong performance across several banking institutions in Africa and the Middle East.

In Egypt, Banque du Caire reported a 15% increase in net profit, reaching 8.6 billion Egyptian pounds. This growth was attributed to advancements in retail banking, treasury, corporate credit, and small and medium enterprises. Similarly, FABMISR recorded a net profit of 7.9 billion Egyptian pounds.

Other regional developments include a 1.3% profit increase for the Commercial Bank of Dubai in the UAE, a 13.2% asset increase for UBA Ghana, and a 62% rise in net earnings for Kenya’s Family Bank. Additionally, digital transformation and dividend payouts have been noted as significant trends within these markets.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Global banking sector reports strong H1 2026 financial performance

Financial institutions across Africa and the Middle East report strong H1 2026 results, characterized by profit growth, digital banking advancements, and significant dividend payouts.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/commercial-bank-of-dubai-reports-strong-h1-2026-profits-and-digital-award

### 2026-08-12: Banque du Caire reports 15% profit growth in H1 2026

Banque du Caire's net profit rose 15% to 8.6 billion Egyptian pounds in H1 2026, driven by growth in retail and corporate sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banque-du-caire-reports-15-profit-growth-in-h1-2026

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