In 2018, conventional banks took approximately 75 percent of the share of total assets in the banking sector of the GCC countries. Islamic banks had the remaining share of total assets, estimated at 25 percent.
Share of total assets in the banking sector in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2018 by bank type
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