Ajman Bank has delivered all time highest record 9M’24 ‘profit before tax’ of AED 313 million ($85 million) compared to net loss of AED 87 million in 9M’23 and 9M’24, on the back of a 9% increase in total operating income to AED 1.2 billion as against AED 1.1 billion in the corresponding period of 2023, and net operating income of AED 616 million.

For 9M 2024 the return on shareholder equity (annualised) and return on asset (annualised) were reported, at 12.8% (up by 1,669 bps) and 1.6% (up by 205 bps) respectively.

The strong results are supported by a healthy balance sheet with total assets of AED 24.4 billion, customer deposits of AED 20.3 billion and AED 3.0 billion of equity. Capital position and asset quality continue to show strong improvement from the previous year as well as on a quarter-by-quarter basis.

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of Ajman Bank, said: “Ajman Bank’s remarkable Q3 performance is testament to the success of our strategic initiatives and the resilience of the UAE’s economic landscape.

“Our continued growth reflects our commitment to fostering economic development in Ajman and across the UAE, while maintaining our dedication to serving stakeholders with integrity and excellence.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Board of Directors, senior management, and all our employees for their exceptional hard work and unwavering support, which have been instrumental in driving our success.”

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said: “Our performance in Q3 2024 reflects Ajman Bank’s disciplined approach to growth, operational efficiency, and value creation.

“The consistent rise in operating income, profitability, and asset quality as well as reducing operating expenses by 6% is a direct result of our focus on speed, service, and specialisation, along with our unwavering commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, and focusing on remediating the distressed assets, resulting in strong recoveries.

“This success would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our entire team, whose efforts continue to drive our achievements.

“As we move forward, we remain committed to building long-term value for our shareholders, while reinforcing our position as a key player in the UAE’s Islamic banking sector.

“Our strategic initiatives will continue to prioritise sustainable growth, driven by advanced financial services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

Following on from its strong performance Ajman Bank’s Capital adequacy ratio increased to 19.5% (up by 389 bps) and Tier 1 Capital Ratio increased to 18.4% (up by 389 bps), and which remain well above regulatory requirements.

Advance to stable resources ratio of 75.6%, and eligible liquid asset ratio of 24.2%, underline its solid liquidity and along with the capital position provide a strong foundation for continued growth.

Ajman Bank’s non-performing financing ratio improved to 10.6% in Q3 2024 (from 13.8% 2023 year-end), supported by remediation of over 28% of non-performing exposure. - TradeArabia News Service