ADIB approves Dh3.03 billion dividend, elects new board

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shareholders approved a cash dividend of Dh3.03 billion, or 83 fils per share, at the bank’s Annual General Assembly (AGM) on March 10. The payout represents 50% of ADIB’s 2024 net profit, up from 71 fils per share in 2023.  

The AGM also saw the election of a new Board of Directors for a three-year term, including Jawaan Awaidha Al Khaili as Chairman, along with Dr. Faisal Sultan Al-Shuaibi, Khalifa Matar Al-Mheiri, Abdulla Ali Musleh Al Ahbabi, Najib Youssef Fayyad, Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi, and Maha Al Qattan.  

ADIB reported a 26 per cent rise in net profit before tax to Dh6.9 billion in 2024, with net profit after tax reaching Dh6.1 billion, a 16 per cent increase over the previous year. Total assets grew to Dh226 billion, bolstered by a 22 per cent increase in customer financing.

Mohamed Abdelbary, ADIB's Group Chief Executive Officer, said, "We demonstrated balance sheet strength across all key ratios, with asset quality matrix improving due to active management of legacy portfolios and strong underwriting standards."