generality "First Abu Dhabi" It approves the distribution of cash dividends worth 8.84 billion dirhams for 2025
Abu Dhabi, 12 March / WAM / Today, First Abu Dhabi Bank held its annual general assembly meeting remotely, during which the items on the agenda were discussed and approved, including the distribution of cash dividends worth 8.84 billion dirhams for the financial year ending on December 31, 2025, at 80 fils per share, which is the highest cash dividends in the group’s history.
Cash dividends are due to the bank’s registered shareholders on March 23, 2026 (i.e. those who purchased shares on or before March 19, 2026). This performance confirms the strength of First Abu Dhabi Bank’s strategy and the accuracy of its implementation, as it concluded the year 2025 by strengthening its position to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa region, with total assets amounting to 1.40 trillion dirhams.
The approval of the distributions came after recording a record financial performance for the year, as the bank achieved an annual growth of 24% in net profits, reaching 21.11 billion dirhams in 2025, which constitutes the culmination of a growth process that extended for several years, during which the group was able to double its net profits since 2020.
During 2025, First Abu Dhabi Bank strengthened its leadership position in the UAE, while continuing to expand its international presence across more than 20 markets.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Abu Dhabi Bank, said that the performance achieved by the bank during the year 2025 reflects the strength of its business model and its continued success in building a financial institution that enjoys stature, diversity and the ability to build sustainable value in the long term. The group recorded record results driven by strong growth in operating income and a tangible improvement in asset quality, in addition to disciplined cost management. Diversification of revenue sources and achieving one of the best cost-to-income ratios in the sector also contributed to enhancing the ability to The bank maintains strong performance across various economic cycles.
His Highness added: The bank continued to maintain strong levels of capital and liquidity, with capital adequacy ratios remaining much higher than regulatory requirements, which allowed it to continue supporting its clients and vital sectors, while maintaining the flexibility of its balance sheet and its discipline in risk management. During the year, the bank played a pivotal role in supporting and financing the real economy, by contributing to financing major projects in the fields of renewable energy and infrastructure, and supporting strategic industries based on innovation, in addition to enabling the growth of small and medium enterprises and enhancing the presence of leading national companies, as a partner. Financially reliable for government agencies, sovereign funds and the private sector.
His Highness stressed that these efforts are consistent with the UAE’s goals of diversifying its economy and strengthening its position as a global center for capital, trade and technology.
For her part, Hana Al Rostamani, CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank Group, said that the year 2025 witnessed a clear acceleration in First Abu Dhabi Bank’s momentum at the regional level, as it continued to strengthen its role in the main economic corridors and expand its international presence, in addition to integrating artificial intelligence technologies across the bank’s various activities, in order to support the development of trade and investment opportunities across borders, noting that the focus on disciplined implementation and achieving tangible progress across various business sectors has allowed recording record financial results and enhancing the strength of the bank’s balance sheet, with Greater diversification of revenue streams across investment banking, markets, corporate banking, as well as retail and business banking, wealth management and premium clients.
At the meeting, all agenda items were approved, including the Board of Directors’ report, the external auditors’ report, and the annual report of the Internal Sharia Supervision Committee for the fiscal year 2025. The agenda also included a notification of the zakat due for the year 2025, the approval of the bank’s balance sheet, the profit and loss statement for the year 2025, the re-election of members of the Board of Directors for a period of three years, and the appointment of auditors for the fiscal year 2026.
During the meeting, First Abu Dhabi Bank provided shareholders with the latest developments in the wake of regional developments, stressing that all banking services, digital platforms and customer communication channels are currently operating at full capacity, and that the group continues its operations with high efficiency inside and outside the UAE, supported by its strong frameworks for business continuity.
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