Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: The Commercial Bank International (CBI) logged net profits valued at AED 294.78 million in 2025, compared to AED 201.85 million in 2024.
The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) hit AED 0.13 last year, versus AED 0.10 at the end of December 2024, according to the financial results.
Net operating income climbed by 13% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 791.33 million in 2025 from AED 703.23 million, driven by disciplined balance sheet management, higher fee income, and strategic asset monetization.
The lender ended 2025 with marking the highest profitability in its history, reflecting significant progress in its strategic transformation.
The bank reported 5% YoY higher total assets at AED 21.94 billion in 2025, compared to AED 20.89 billion.
Customer deposits increased 3% to AED 15.9 billion, with CASA ratio improving 2 percentage points YoY, optimizing the funding structure.
Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, said: “This exceptional 40% pre-tax net profit growth is a testament to the dedication of our team and the disciplined execution of our strategic priorities.”
He added: “This historic achievement positions us powerfully for continued success. With a solid foundation, clear strategic direction, and unwavering commitment to prudent risk management, we will build on this momentum to deliver even greater value to our customers, shareholders, and stakeholders in 2026 and beyond.”
In the first nine months (9M) of 2025, CBI achieved pre-tax net profits worth AED 109 million, while the net operating income remained stable at AED 524 million.
