Samba

Samba Financial Group (formerly known as The Saudi American Bank) has 66 branches in the Kingdom, as well as a branch each in London, Qatar and Dubai.

The company also holds a subsidiary that has 28 branches across major cities in Pakistan.

Samba will likely post a seven per cent increase in earnings per share this year and is well positioned for future demand for corporate lending, said Dubai-based Arqaam Capital in May 2012 report.

Samba is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange and is one of the largest listed financial services companies in the Kingdom.