RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top 10 listed banks saw an annual surge in earnings of 17 percent in the second quarter of 2024, to reach SR19.54 billion ($5.21 billion). According to data from Bloomberg, Saudi National Bank reported the highest net income among the group, reaching SR5.23 billion, a 27 percent growth from the second quarter last year. Al Rajhi Bank followed with earnings of SR4.7 billion, marking a 20 percent rise.