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ADCB reports 23% growth YoY

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) today published its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 (Q2’23), reporting a net profit of AED 1.932 bn, an increase of 23 percent year-on-year (YoY). This strong performance is driven by broad-based income growth and improved efficiency metrics.

ADCB logged a net interest income of AED 2.930 bn, an increase of 14 percent YoY, and a non-interest income of AED 1.129 bn, a 22 percent YoY increase.
Meanwhile, the bank’s operating income stood at AED 4.059 bn, climbing 16 percent YoY, with its cost to income ratio improving 260 basis points YoY to 32.5 percent.

Looking at ADCB’s performance in H1’23 as compared to H1’22, net profit reached AED 3.811 bn, a 25 percent increase, net interest income stood AED 5.782 bn, a 23 percent increase, while non-interest income settled at AED 2.190 bn, rising by 28 percent. The operating income reached AED 7.971 bn, increasing by 24 percent, while the bank’s cost to income ratio improved 450 basis points YoY to 32.0 percent.

Commenting on the bank’s quarterly financial results, Ala’a Eraiqat, ADCB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “ADCB is experiencing solid growth momentum and continues to set new records, with first half net profit up 25 percent year on year at AED 3.811 billion, which translates into a return on average tangible equity of 14.8 percent.

“The Bank’s strong market position and digital innovation are driving growth against a backdrop of the UAE’s robust economic fundamentals. In the first half, ADCB extended AED 38 billion in new credit across diverse economic sectors and to the retail segment, resulting in net loan growth of 5 percent during the period. In tandem, deposits have also increased by AED 7 billion, reflecting the trust that customers place in our franchise.”

“The Bank’s focus on service excellence is translating into strong growth in our customer base. In the first half, ADCB attracted a record of over 260,000 new retail customers through its UAE operations, and over 3,500 new corporate clients,” he added.

For his part, Deepak Khullar, Group Chief Financial Officer at ADCB, commented, “ADCB is delivering high quality earnings growth, reporting a 23 percent year on year rise in Q2 net profit, characterised by a broad-based increase in revenues and disciplined cost management in the face of an inflationary environment.

“Healthy loan growth, coupled with rising benchmark rates, have driven a 14 percent year on year increase in Q2 net interest income. It is also pleasing to see continued diversification in revenue streams. Quarterly fee and trading income were up 43 percent and 48 percent year on year, respectively. This contributed to a 22 percent rise in non-interest income, which represented 27.8 percent of total operating income in Q2, up from 26.4 percent a year earlier.”

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Dubai rolls out ‘Flexi Rents’ to support tenants with payment relief

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Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at making housing more affordable by allowing tenants greater flexibility in how they pay their rent.

The programme, known as Flexi Rents, was announced by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) on Tuesday and will initially be rolled out through 12 participating real estate companies.

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Under the scheme, tenants will be offered a range of payment options, including monthly rent instalments, extended payment plans of up to 12 months, grace periods and revised payment schedules. In some cases, landlords may also waive rental increases.

Khalid Al Shaibani, Director of the Rental Affairs Section at the DLD, said the initiative was intended to improve housing stability and help residents manage rising living costs.

“The Affordable Rental Initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to promoting housing stability and supporting residents through flexible and accessible rental solutions,” he said.

The programme will be available to both new and existing tenants. Residents currently paying rent through annual or multiple-cheque contracts can request revised payment arrangements from participating landlords and property management companies.

The DLD said some administrative fees associated with delayed cheque payments could also be waived. Tenants will be able to pay using a variety of methods, including credit cards, debit cards and cheques.

Officials said the initiative is expected to expand beyond the initial group of participating companies in the coming phases.

“This is only the beginning,” Mr Al Shaibani said, adding that further measures aimed at enhancing quality of life in Dubai would be announced in the months ahead.

According to DLD figures, nearly 1.2 million tenancy contracts, including new leases and renewals, were recorded in Dubai last year, underlining the scale of the emirate’s rental market.

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Etihad Rail announces official launch date for passenger services

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The UAE’s national railway developer, Etihad Rail, has announced that the introductory operational phase of its long-awaited passenger rail service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will begin on 30 June, reducing travel time between the two emirates to just one hour and 45 minutes.

Passengers will be able to book tickets from 23 June through the Etihad Rail website and mobile application. Fares on the Abu Dhabi–Fujairah route will start from AED55 for Comfort Class and AED120 for Premium Class.

The passenger rail fleet comprises 13 trains, each capable of carrying up to 400 passengers.

The network’s expansion will continue in phases, with Dubai Train Station and Al Dhaid Train Station scheduled to open on 30 September. Stations in Al Dhafra will follow on 30 December, while the route will be fully completed with the opening of Sharjah Train Station on 30 March 2027.

The announcement came as the Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

During a tour of the station, Sheikh Khaled reviewed its facilities, operational readiness and infrastructure.

He said the passenger rail project reflects the UAE’s ambition to create a fully integrated transport network, improving connectivity between emirates while supporting economic growth, tourism and urban development.

Etihad Rail said studies would also be carried out to assess the feasibility of extending passenger rail services to additional emirates in the future.

The launch marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s transport infrastructure strategy, with the network designed to connect major population centres, economic hubs and tourist destinations across the country.

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UAE to see three days of rain, fog and cooler weather this week

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The United Arab Emirates is expected to experience rainfall, fog and a drop in temperatures over the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The weather authority said convective clouds are likely to develop from Tuesday afternoon, bringing showers to parts of the country, particularly eastern regions. Humid conditions are also expected to increase the likelihood of fog and mist in some coastal and inland areas.

Monday’s weather is forecast to remain largely fair, although clouds may form over eastern areas. Humidity levels are expected to rise overnight and into Tuesday morning, especially across western coastal and inland regions, creating favourable conditions for fog and mist.

On Tuesday, skies are expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with cloud build-up during the afternoon leading to scattered rainfall in some areas. Similar conditions are forecast for Wednesday, with rain-bearing clouds likely to develop once again over eastern parts of the country.

The NCM said temperatures are expected to fall on Thursday, particularly across western areas of the UAE. Fresh north-westerly winds may also lead to blowing dust in exposed locations.

Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are forecast to become moderate to rough at times, especially in western waters. Winds are expected to range between 10kph and 25kph, with gusts reaching up to 40kph in some areas.

Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates as conditions develop throughout the week.

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