ADIB Reports 6% Rise in Profit Before Tax to AED 6.4 Billion in First Nine Months of 2026

Abu Dhabi:Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has announced a robust performance for the first nine months of 2026, with profit before tax rising by 6% year-on-year to AED 6.4 billion.

According to Wam, ADIB's growth was broad-based, driven by notable customer financing growth, solid asset quality, and diverse revenue streams, highlighting the ongoing strength of the bank's core operations. The bank added over 200,000 new customers during this period, contributing to the expansion of its balance sheet and customer base.

Net profit after tax increased to AED 5.6 billion, reflecting a 6% rise compared to the same period in 2025. The bank has been able to maintain industry-leading profitability with a return on equity of 28%. Revenue also saw a 6% year-on-year increase, reaching AED 9.7 billion, fueled by strong momentum in ADIB's core businesses and franchise expansion.

The bank reported an 18% year-on-year increase in total assets, reaching AED 318 billion, signifying continued growth in its core businesses. Gross customer financing surged by 25% year-on-year, while customer deposits grew by 17%, underscoring a strong funding profile. Current and savings accounts, which grew by 2%, comprised 60% of total deposits.

Jawaan Awaidah Al Khaili, Chairman of ADIB, attributed the bank's sustained growth to its strong franchise and customer trust. Mohamed Abdelbary, Group Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the broad-based growth across ADIB, noting the bank's strong profitability and robust asset quality, which position it well for future growth under Vision 2035.