GulfBase Live Support
21/04/2026 05:17 AST
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) reported a record quarterly profit after tax of Dh1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 43% increase year-on-year, driven by strong balance sheet growth and a one-off gain from a business divestment.
The earnings were supported by a gain of Dh473 million from the sale of its merchant acquiring business, alongside what the bank described as an industry-leading net interest margin of 4.0% and a CASA ratio of 65.6%.
Total assets rose 18% year-on-year to Dh107.3 billion, while customer deposits increased 22% to Dh74.3 billion, reflecting continued business momentum across corporate, SME and retail segments.
The bank said liquidity remained strong, with an eligible liquid assets ratio of 17.7%, as it continued to support customers amid short-term disruptions while maintaining focus on long-term growth.
Capital adequacy was reported at 18.7%, remaining well above regulatory requirements. Profitability metrics also strengthened, with return on common equity rising to 29.9% from 22.4% a year earlier, while return on assets increased to 3.9% from 3.2%, supported in part by the divestment.
The lender said it remains positioned for further growth, citing strong capital, liquidity and continued expansion across its core banking segments.
Gulfnews
28/01/2026
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) reported a 26% rise in full-year profit for 2025, with earnings after tax reaching Dh2.6 billion, as the lender recorded growth across deposits, lending
Gulfnews
01/12/2025
Network International (Network), a leading fintech company with operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, said it has reached an agreement with leading SME bank Rakbank to buy its me
Trade Arabia
22/04/2025
RAKBank's total assets increased by Dh12.2 billion, reflecting a growth of 15.5 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2024.
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBank) on Monday annou
Khaleej Times
| Ticker | Price | Volume |
|---|
| Ticker | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| IHC | 390.00 | -2.00 (-0.52 |
| INVESTB | 3.08 | -0.01 (-0.33 |
| FAB | 18.70 | 0.30 (1.63 |
| EMIRATESNBD | 30.90 | 0.60 (1.98 |
| ADCB | 13.12 | -0.08 (-0.61 |
21/04/2026
Airlines are no longer just flying passengers - they're now dressing them too.
Sports apparel giant Adidas and Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia have launched a new travel-focused cloth
Khaleej Times
21/04/2026
Al Ramz Corporation, a Dubai-based financial services company, on Monday announced the initial public offering (IPO) of two new open-ended GCC investment funds.
The IPO for the US dollar-den
Khaleej Times
20/04/2026
National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) posted an after-tax profit of Dh152 million in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong core fundamentals, disciplined cost management, and a balanced appr
Khaleej Times
20/04/2026
Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain (KFH), a leading bank in the kingdom, has announced that it is allowing individual and corporate customers to defer domestic loan instalments and credit card payments f
Trade Arabia
20/04/2026
For the sixth consecutive year, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) has won recognition across various categories of the Edison Awards for a range of innovative solutions, reflecting the globa
Trade Arabia