Saudi banks’ assets hit record of SAR 5T

Aggregate assets of Saudi banks hit their highest historical level at more than SAR 5 trillion by the end of January 2026.

The total assets of commercial banks reached approximately SAR 5.02 trillion, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, according to a report by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

Dues from the private sector accounted for the largest share of Saudi banks’ assets at 63%, equivalent to SAR 3.18 trillion. Total dues from the public sector followed, with SAR 907.3 billion, or 18%, while foreign assets stood at SAR 435.9 billion, representing 9%.

Other components included SAR 23.2 billion in central bank bills, SAR 45.2 billion in interbank liabilities, SAR 56.6 billion in fixed assets, and SAR 21.6 billion in cash holdings.

Banking reserves comprised SAR 164.8 billion in regulatory deposits with the central bank, SAR 1.4 billion in current deposits, and an additional SAR 51.8 billion in other deposits.

Commercial Bank Assets, January 2026 (SAR bln)