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HuaweiWhile Jordan’s Arab Bank faces geopolitical instability in core markets such as Egypt and Tunisia, raising risks for its loan book, investment portfolio, and profitability, these growing risks are balanced by robust operations in the Gulf States and lower-risk activities in Europe and the rest of the world, according to a report.
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