Methodology
The Arab 100 covers the following countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
The survey excludes state corporations and development banks responsible for the general promotion of economic growth. Rankings for 1998 may differ from those published in last September's edition of Euromoney. This is because of revisions to the figures.
The Arab 100 was compiled by analysts at Cyprus-based Capital Intelligence, which analyzes and rates banks in the Middle East, Asia and central and eastern Europe. For further information, please telephone Capital Intelligence on +357- 5-342300.
Definitions:
Total capital: tier-one capital plus tier-two (supplementary) capital where applicable.
Total assets: as reported in banks' financial statements net of contra accounts.
Net profit: net of tax and before dividend distribution or allocation to reserves and minority interests.