“Forbes Middle East’s “30 Most Valuable Banks” index which covers seven markets, revealed that the 30 banks had a combined value of $581.1 billion, up 14 percent over the last 12-month period. Additionally, Gulf entities dominated this year’s ranking, with 26 of the 30 based in the Gulf Cooperation Council.” Saudi Arabia make up a third of Forbes Middle East’s 30 Most Valuable Banks [Arab News]