INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Emirates Islamic Q1 profit $394m

The bank's quarterly profit surpassed the AED 1bn mark for the first time. (WAM)
  • Total income rose 8 percent year-on-year to AED1.45 billion ($394 million) in Q1 2025.
  • Operating profit increased by 5 percent compared to Q1 2024, while the net profit margin remained robust at 3.85 percent.

Dubai, UAE — Emirates Islamic’s quarterly profit surpassed the AED1 billion milestone for the first time, growing 24 percent year-on-year compared to the same period last year.

The strong performance was supported by continued positive business sentiment in the UAE, which drove both funded and non-funded income higher. Total income rose 8 percent year-on-year to AED1.45 billion ($394 million) in Q1 2025.

Operating profit increased by 5 percent compared to Q1 2024, while the net profit margin remained robust at 3.85 percent.

Total assets climbed 11 percent to AED 123 billion during the first quarter. Customer financing grew by 7 percent to AED 75 billion, and customer deposits rose by 8 percent to reach AED 83 billion.