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UAE’s ADIB posts AED6.1 billion in net profit for 2024

ADIB’s board recommended a cash dividend per share of 83 fils for 2024, amounting to AED3.03 billion

UAE’s ADIB posts AED6.1 billion in net profit for 2024
The Islamic bank’s net profit before tax increased by 26% year-over-year (YoY) to AED6.9 billion. Image credit: Emirates News Agency

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) achieved a record performance in 2024, with net profit after tax totalling AED6.1 billion in 2024, an increase of 16% compared with AED5.25 billion in 2023.

The Islamic bank’s net profit before tax increased by 26% year-over-year (YoY) to AED6.9 billion.

During the last quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024), net profit before tax reached AED1.6 billion, up 7% YoY.

ADIB’s board recommended a cash dividend per share of 83 fils for 2024, amounting to AED3.03 billion.

Revenue for 2024 improved by 14% to AED10.6 billion compared to AED 9.3 billion last year. The growth was supported by strong increases in both income from financing activities and non-funding income.

Total assets increased by 17% YoY to reach AED226 billion, supported by financing growth in both retail and corporate banking, as well as an expansion in the investment portfolio.

Customer financing grew by 24% YoY, representing an AED28 billion increase in financing in 2024, while customer deposits rose by 16% YoY to AED183 billion, compared with AED 157 billion last year.

ADIB maintained a robust capital position with a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 12.1% and a total capital adequacy ratio of 16.2%.

The bank’s liquidity position was healthy and within regulatory requirements, with the advances to a stable funding ratio at 81% and the eligible liquid asset ratio at 17.8%.

Total shareholders’ equity rose 11% YoY to AED23 billion, led by growth in earnings, while the return on equity (RoE) stood at 28% in 2024.