Arab Africa Intercontinental Bank

Arab Africa Intercontinental Bank

With a legacy dating back to 1964, Arab Africa Intercontinental Bank was Egypt’s first multi-national bank established by Special Law as a Joint Venture between the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) 49.37% and Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) 49.37% AAIB has evolved into a fully-fledged regional banking institution with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services.

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Our Vision

To be the leading financial group in providing innovative services with a strong regional presence being the gateway for international business into the region.

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Excellence Milestones

1964
Founded
99
Branches
20$Bn
Total Assets

Our History

2024
Celebrates 60 years of leadership with AAIB ranked among Egypt’s top four banks. Issues its first Sustainability Bond, marking a new era in responsible and inclusive finance.
2023
Implements a strategic reset, reinforcing AAIB’s competitive positioning in the regional banking landscape
2021
AAIB’s Digital Factory becomes fully operational — ushering the bank’s digital transformation with innovative products and custom applications
2017
AAIB expands its financing portfolio with the launch of Arab African International Leasing (AAIL)
AAIB penetrates the Microfinance sector with the launch of Sandah
2015
AAIB acquires Nova Scotia bank’s local operations in Egypt
2010
AAIB launches Arab African International Mortgage Finance (AAIMF)
2008
AAIB evolves into a financial group with the establishment of Arab African Investment Holding Company (AAIH) – umbrella company to Arab Investment Management (AAIM) and newly acquired Arab African International Securities (AAIS)
2007
AAIB launches “We Owe it to Egypt” – the first foundation in Egypt and the region geared towards social impact through the development of health and education
2006
AAIB establishes its asset management arm, Arab African Investment Management (AAIM)
2005
AAIB pioneers market expansion, acquiring Misr America International Bank – the first private sector acquisition in Egyptian banking
AAIB adopts corporate sustainability as the first bank to join the UN Global Compact
1982
AAIB launches the first international dealing room in Egypt and introduces the first credit cards in the market
1970
AAIB expands its footprint regionally with the launch of AAIB-UAE, making it the first Egyptian private sector bank to extend its operations into the Gulf region
1964
AAIB opens its doors as the first international bank in Egypt, established under a special law