Arab 100 1997: Good times hit the Gulf
Arab 100: Top 25 by return on equity
Arab 100: Top 25 by total assets
Arab 100: Top 25 by net profit
Arab 100: The 25 worst performers
Arab 100: The 25 fastest-growing by increase in capital
| Rank | Bank | Return on assets (%) |
| 1 | Investcorp Bank | 5.00 |
| 2 | Faysal Islamic Bank of Bahrain | 4.94 |
| 3 | Middle East Bank | 4.51 |
| 4 | United Gulf Bank | 4.48 |
| 5 | National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain | 4.27 |
| 6 | Al-Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation | 3.84 |
| 7 | *Industrial Bank of Kuwait | 3.70 |
| 8 | Commercial Bank of Dubai | 3.65 |