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Strong Performance and Strategic Approach: ahlibank announces Its Financial Results for the First Half of 2025

Amid the positive momentum witnessed by the Omani economy, ahlibank announced its interim financial results for the first half of 2025, reflecting sustained strength across both operational and financial indicators.

Amid the positive momentum witnessed by the Omani economy, ahlibank announced its interim financial results for the first half of 2025, reflecting sustained strength across both operational and financial indicators.

This performance is the result of a forward-thinking strategy anchored in innovation, sustainability, and deeply rooted values. Throughout its journey, ahlibank upheld its distinguished track record through high-quality financing initiatives, advanced digital offerings, and socially driven programs, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to serving the nation and addressing the evolving needs of its diverse stakeholders. As the ‘Partner in Excellence’, the bank continues to shape meaningful progress across the financial landscape.

During the six-month period ending 30 June, 2025, ahlibank recorded notable gains across all key performance metrics, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory compared to the same period in 2024. Net loans, advances, and financing rose by 12.7% to OMR 3,161.7 million, driven by strong demand across both retail and corporate segments.

Total assets increased by 13.6%, reaching OMR 3,911.5 million, reflecting the bank’s expanded portfolio and prudent balance sheet growth. Customer deposits advanced by 15.6% to OMR 3,020.4 million, supported by growing customer trust, sustained engagement, and the bank’s solid market positioning. Operating income climbed 13.1% to OMR 57.26 million, while operating expenses rose by 14.6% to OMR 24.60 million during the same period. Net profit for the first half of 2025 stood at OMR 22.36 million, marking a 10.7% year-on-year increase. These outcomes highlight the bank’s disciplined execution of its strategic agenda and its capacity to deliver sustainable value across a broad-based performance spectrum.

Commenting on the bank’s performance, Said Abdullah Al Hatmi, CEO of ahlibank, stated: “Our first-half results for 2025 reflect our clear strategic direction, relentless innovation, and the enduring trust of our stakeholders. We are proud to support Oman’s economic vision while maintaining sustainable growth across our operational and banking solutions.”

During the first half of 2025, ahlibank continued to strengthen its contribution to driving economic growth in the Sultanate of Oman through its pivotal role in financing strategic projects in the renewable energy sector. These efforts support the nation’s objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The bank also reinforced its leading position in the capital markets by successfully managing the issuance of sovereign sukuk on behalf of the Government of Oman, a testament to investors’ strong confidence in the bank’s financial expertise and capabilities. Additionally, ahlibank affirmed its leadership in the debt capital market by managing the issuance of Tier 1 perpetual bonds for United Finance Company, the first such issuance in Oman’s leasing and finance sector in recent years.

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