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Emirates NBD reported an income of AED 36.7 billion for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 12% increase year-over-year. The profit before tax rose to AED 23.4 billion, driven by record loan growth despite the impact of interest rate cuts. Lending increased by AED 99 billion (19%), and deposits grew by AED 94 billion (14%). Emirates Islamic also showed strong growth, with a record profit before tax of AED 3.2 billion. The bank's digital wealth platform enhanced its assets under management to USD 53 billion. On October 18, 2025, Emirates NBD agreed to acquire a 60% stake in RBL Bank Limited for INR 268.5 billion (USD 3.0 billion), with plans to merge its existing branches in India with RBL Bank. This transaction aligns with Emirates NBD's strategy to expand in core markets, including India. Key financial metrics include a net interest margin of 3.43%, a cost-to-income ratio of 30.5%, a non-performing loan ratio of 2.5%, and a CET-1 ratio of 14.7%.

The text refers to the group condensed consolidated interim financial statements for Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2025.

On 23 October 2025, a letter was sent to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, disclosing the results of a Board of Directors meeting for Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C) held on 22 October 2025. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting on 23 July 2025, approved the financial results for the three-month period ending 30 September 2025, and discussed normal business activities. The letter was signed by Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, the Group Company Secretary, with a copy sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

Emirates Islamic reported a record profit before tax of AED 3.2 billion for the first nine months of 2025, marking a significant achievement. The bank's total income increased by 9% year-on-year to AED 4.5 billion, supported by growth in both funded and non-funded income streams. Customer financing and deposits both grew by 20%, reaching AED 84.8 billion and AED 92.4 billion, respectively. The bank's operating profit improved by 8% year-on-year, with a net profit of AED 2.7 billion, up 9%. Emirates Islamic maintained a healthy net profit margin of 3.64% and reported a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 17.7% and a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 18.8%. Total assets increased by 24% to AED 138 billion, and the bank's non-performing financing ratio stood at 2.8% with a strong coverage ratio of 152.9%.

The text provides contact and identification details for Emirates Islamic Bank, including its status as a Public Joint Stock Company and its head office location in Dubai Health Care City, Dubai. It includes the bank's telephone and fax numbers, P.O. Box, and website. Additionally, it mentions that the document is a group condensed consolidated interim financial statement for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2025, and that it is unaudited.

On 23 October 2025, a letter was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, regarding the disclosure of the results from the Emirates Islamic Bank's Board of Directors meeting held on 22 October 2025. During the meeting, the board approved the minutes from the previous meeting on 23 July 2025, approved the financial results for the three-month period ending 30 September 2025, and discussed regular business activities. The letter was signed by Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD Bank, and a copy was sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

Dubizzle Group Holdings PLC, a leading digital classifieds marketplace in the MENA region, has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market. Despite strong investor interest and engagement due to the company's market leadership and growth prospects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the company will reassess the optimal timing for the IPO. Dubizzle Group continues to focus on growing its profitable business in the UAE and expanding in Saudi Arabia.

GFH Financial Group announced the purchase of 2,170,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 160,736,461 (4.19% of issued shares) to 162,906,461 (4.251% of issued shares) as of October 22, 2025. The board of directors decided on the purchase on March 2, 2025, and it was approved by the relevant authority on October 20, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.5399 SDU per share, and the shares purchased represent 0.057% of the issued capital. There are 220,352,922 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.