Bank of Sharjah reports 57% jump in H1 2025

July 22, 2025 / 9:21 PM

Sharjah24: Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30 June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED 268 million for the first half of 2025, compared to AED 171 million for the same period last year, representing a 57% year-on-year increase. On a quarterly basis, net profit rose to AED 152 million in Q2 2025, a 31% increase over the AED 116 million posted in Q1 2025.

The exceptional results for H1 2025 underscore the Bank’s strategic focus on sustainable growth. All key performance indicators showed significant improvement, with strong contributions from both funded and non-funded income. This led to a 55% rise in net interest income and 51% increase in operating income. At the same time, the cost-to-income ratio improved to 31%, supported by the Bank’s continued commitment to strict cost controls. These results reflect the Bank’s core strength, operational efficiency, prudent risk management, and its ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value.

The balance sheet remains robust, with a loan-to-deposits ratio of 93%, and liquidity maintained at highly comfortable levels. These results also highlight the Bank’s strong capital position, with capital adequacy ratio of 14%, and Tier1/CET1 capital ratios standing at around 13%.

Commenting on the Bank’s results, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of Bank of Sharjah, said: "Bank of Sharjah has maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2025, building on the solid results achieved in the first quarter. Our record net profit reflects enhanced business performance, operational efficiency, and financial resilience. These results are driven by steady balance sheet growth, a well-diversified business mix, improved operational capabilities, and a prudent approach to risk."

Reaffirming the Board’s confidence in the Bank’s strategic direction, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi added: "We remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable, long-term returns, while maintaining conservative risk management and corporate governance."

Also expressing delight at the Bank’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Khadiri, CEO of Bank of Sharjah, commented: "Our strategic transformation is well underway, and our first-half performance reflects the tangible progress we are making across all business lines. We have successfully expanded and diversified our balance sheet, strengthened customer relationships, and improved cross-selling capabilities, delivering solid results."

Looking ahead, Mr. Khadiri further added: "Bank of Sharjah remains firmly focused on sustainable, profitable growth, through prudent capital deployment and sound risk governance. With a strong foundation and improving fundamentals, we are well positioned to deliver consistent returns for our shareholders while contributing to the ongoing growth and diversification of the UAE economy."