Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Sees 9% Profit Rise in First Half of 2025
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) announced a net profit of $103.1 million for the first half of 2025, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. The profit growth was supported by higher income from its core operations, according to a statement on Boursa Kuwait.
Strong First-Half Results
The bank’s total operating income reached $353.7 million.
ABK’s total assets grew by 8% to $23.37 billion, while customer deposits rose 9% to $14.04 billion.
The bank stayed financially strong, with low bad loans (only 1.35%) and high coverage for those loans. Its capital adequacy ratio was 16.96%, and shareholders’ equity increased by 4.6% to $2.07 billion.
Chairman Talal Mohammad Reza Behbehani said the good results came from the bank’s smart strategies, digital improvements, and strong risk controls. He also noted ABK kept strong credit ratings: ‘A’ from Fitch and ‘A2’ from Moody’s, showing its financial strength.
ABK also supported community projects like football tournaments, diabetes awareness events, financial education in schools, and job fairs. It was active in the Central Bank’s “Let’s Be Aware” campaign through public events and online outreach.
Reasons for Profit Growth
Deputy Group CEO Abdulla Al Sumait said teamwork and following clear plans helped improve profits and financial performance. He added that ABK will keep launching new banking services to support future growth.
Regional Expansion
ABK expanded into Egypt with new branches, introduced new products in the UAE, and launched a new investment arm, ABK Capital, at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).
Published: 1st August 2025
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