Arab 100 1997: Good times hit the Gulf
Arab 100: Top 25 by return on assets
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
| Capital growth (%) | ||
| 1 | Beirut Riyad Bank | 294.86 |
| 2 | Jordan National Bank | 250.53 |
| 3 | Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) | 147.64 |
| 4 | Egyptian American Bank | 92.25 |
| 5 | Banque du Liban et d'Outre-Mer | 66.03 |
| 6 | Amen Bank | 54.69 |
| 7 | Union Bancaire pour le Commerce et l'Industrie | 53.10 |
| 8 | Fransabank | 44.90 |