# QNB operations in North Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/qnb-operations-in-north-africa
> Updated: 2026-08-17T12:23:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

QNB operations in North Africa have shown recent activity in both business support and financial performance.

In Egypt, QNB Egypt launched the SME Champions programme in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and under the patronage of the Central Bank of Egypt. The initiative focuses on supporting export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises by providing financial tools, ESG integration guidance, and expertise to help companies expand into global markets.

In Tunisia, QNB Tunisia reported significant financial growth for the first half of 2026. The bank saw an 11.7% increase in customer deposits and a 25.2% rise in customer loans compared to the previous year. Additionally, the bank engaged in community development through financial education workshops for students in collaboration with ‘Graines d’Entrepreneur Tunis’ much like its broader regional focus on economic engagement.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: QNB Tunisia reports strong H1 2026 financial growth

QNB Tunisia reported strong H1 2026 financial results, with a 16.1% rise in Net Banking Income and significant growth in deposits and loans, alongside ongoing community financial education programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qnb-tunisia-reports-strong-h1-2026-financial-growth

### 2026-08-06: QNB Egypt launches SME Champions program to boost small business growth

QNB Egypt, with EBRD and the Central Bank, launched the SME Champions programme to provide Egyptian exporters with expertise, ESG guidance and financing tools for growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qnb-egypt-launches-sme-champions-program-to-boost-small-business-growth

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