- Robust growth in total income rising by 16% YoY to AED 23 billion.
- Pre-tax profit of AED 9.0 billion, solid growth of nearly 27% YoY.
- Strong balance sheet expansion of nearly 10% YoY to AED 345 billion.
- Sustained asset quality improvements with NPF ratio now at 4.0%, 140 bps lower YoY and beating guidance.
- Enhanced stake in the digital bank in Türkiye to 25%.
- Proposed dividend of 45%, subject to shareholder approval in AGM.
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, today announced its results for the financial year ending December 31, 2024.
FY 2024 Highlights:
- Group Pre-Tax Profit registered AED 9,005 million up 27% YoY, while Group Net Profit came in at AED 8,165 million, up more than 16% YoY.
- Total income reached AED 23,341 million compared to AED 20,142 million, a solid expansion of 16% YoY.
- Net Operating Revenues showed a robust increase of 10% YoY to reach AED 12,837 million.
- Net financing and sukuk investments increased to AED 295 billion, up 10% YoY. Strong net financing growth at 7% YoY to reach to AED 212 billion.
- Total assets now at AED 345 billion, up by 10% YoY.
- Customer deposits increased to AED 249 billion, up nearly 12% YoY with CASA deposit contributing over 38.1%, up 130 bps from 36.8% in end of 2023.
- Impairment charges came at AED 407 million, significantly declining by 71% YoY against AED 1,396 million in FY 2023.
- NPF significantly improved to 4.0% compared to 5.4% in YE 2023, lower by 140 bps YoY. Cash Coverage now at 97%.
- Cost to income ratio lower by 40 bps YoY to 26.7%, as the bank continue to build efficiencies through automation and digitalization.
- LCR remains robust at 159%.
- Pre-tax RoA and RoTE at 2.8% and 24% respectively. Post-tax ROA stable at 2.5% (+20 bps YoY) and ROTE up to 22% (+200 bps YoY).
- CET1 at 13.2% (+40 bps YoY) and CAR at 18.3% (+100 bps YoY), denoting strong capitalization.
Management’s comments for the financial year ending 31st December 2024:
His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of His Highness The Ruler’s Court of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank
- The UAE has achieved record growth numbers across major economic indicators during the year. Overall GDP and non-oil GDP have shown healthy progress highlighting the strategic guidance of the leaders and the agenda set for this country. With robust economic fundamentals aligned to international trends, supported by knowledge and innovation, the country’s diversified economy is clearly on a path to achieve sustainable growth in the years to come.
- Dubai continued to strengthen its economy during 2024 with growth being seen across all key areas of the economy including the domestic financial markets. From real estate, tourism, trade and banking services, the emirate demonstrated robust growth establishing itself as the world’s premier business hub supported by transformative projects and expanding economic opportunities.
- We, at DIB have consistently pursued growth through innovation over the years in line with our commitment to the economic growth agenda of Dubai. This year’s outstanding results have solidified the bank as an undisputed leader in the financial industry. The confidence that the global investor community place on the franchise and the affirmations and acknowledgement received from external stakeholders are a clear testament to the value that we deliver to the financial sector of the UAE.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer
- The UAE banking sector continues to reaffirm its solid position as the largest in the region. The balance sheet expansion across the sector reflects the fast-growing domestic business activities in line with the economic growth plans to transform and accelerate the UAEs economic progress.
- 2024 proved to be another record year for DIB with our earning assets growing by 10% YoY to AED 295 bn and balance sheet rising by a similar trend to AED 345 bn beating our full year guidance. Growth was supported by gross new underwriting crossing the AED 100 billion mark during the year, a significant feat amidst a strong competitive environment.
- During the year, the bank made huge strides in enhancing its business and processes across the entire organization, strengthening resources, investing in innovation including critical upgrades of our technological platforms to cater towards the fast growing digital economy.
- UAE today is viewed by the world as a nation without boundaries. There is no limit to what can be done. The leadership has instilled this culture of openness inviting the world to be part of and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the nation. This approach has been the platform on which DIB’s progressive agenda is built and we continue to see new opportunities for our business in the years to come.
Financial Review
Income statement summary
Balance Sheet Summary
Operating Performance
The bank’s Total Income rose to AED 23,341 million in FY 2024 depicting a solid growth of 15.9% YoY compared to AED 20,142 million. Growth was supported by non-funded income which grew by 33% YoY. Net Operating Revenue grew by 10.1% YoY to reach AED 12,837 million compared to AED 11,665 million last year.
Pre-impairment profit increased by 10.7% YoY reaching AED 9,412 million compared to AED 8,503 million in 2023. Impairment charges stood at AED 407 million down by a significant nearly 71.0% YoY, primarily coming from significant releases given the highly improved market conditions.
Operating expenses amounted to AED 3,425 million for the year vs AED 3,162 million in 2023, exhibiting 8.3% YoY increase stemming from continued investments in our resources, technology and robust controls. Cost income ratio, however registered 26.7%, lower by 40 bps YoY, as the bank continues to build efficiencies.
Pre-tax profit grew by 26.7% YoY to reach AED 9,005 million. Group Net Profit increased by 16.4% YoY to reach AED 8,165 million vs AED 7,010 million in 2023.
Net profit margin at 3.0% lower by 10 bps YoY. Despite that, returns continue to trend higher with Pre-tax ROA and ROTE standing at 2.8% and 24% respectively. Post tax ROA came in at 2.5% (+20 bps YoY) while ROTE stands at 22% (+200 bps YoY).
Balance Sheet Trends
Gross new underwriting and sukuk investments during the year significantly increased to AED 102 billion, a solid growth of 16% YoY compared to AED 88 billion the previous year. Both retail and corporate demonstrated strong growth at 23% YoY and 18% YoY, respectively.
Net movement before early settlements continued to be healthy showing a 17% YoY growth. Corporate financing early settlements remained a challenge as the bank witnessed a 66% YoY growth in early settlements.
Net financing & Sukuk investments stood at AED 295 billion, up by more than 10% YoY from AED 268 billion in FY 2023. Business growth was supported by net financing growth of nearly 7% YoY to AED 212 billion and sukuk investment growth of more than 20% YoY to AED 82 billion.
Overall balance sheet of the bank continued its healthy expansion of almost 10% YoY to now reach AED 345 billion.
Customer deposits registered AED 249 billion up by nearly 12% YoY. CASA reached AED 95 billion up by more than 15% YoY and comprising 38% of deposits. Investment deposits contribution remained stable at 62% of overall deposits and also witnessed a growth of nearly 10% YoY. Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) at 159.4%.
Non-performing financing (NPF) should be in bold ratio significantly improved to 4.0%, down by 140 bps compared to FY 2023. The NPF absolute amount decreased by AED 2.4 billion to AED 9.1 billion compared to AED 11.5 billion in 2023, a clear indication of improving credit quality across the sector.
Stage 1 financing is up by nearly 10% to cross over AED 199 billion while Stage 2 financing ended the period at AED 10.9 billion down 24% YoY. Similarly, Stage 3 coverage increased to 78.9% as stage 3 exposure dropped by more than 20% YoY to just over AED 9 billion.
Cash coverage ratio now stands at 97% and overall coverage including collateral at 138%. Cost of risk came in at 14 bps compared to 57 bps in FY 2023.
Capital ratios continue to remain strong with CAR at 18.3% and CET 1 ratio at 13.2%, both well above the regulatory requirement.
Business Performance (FY 2024)
Consumer Banking portfolio reached AED 63 billion witnessing a strong growth of 13% YoY. The portfolio’s total gross new underwriting reached nearly AED 27 billion, which was 23% higher compared to previous year of AED 22 billion. All consumer products witnessed healthy growth driven primarily by cards and auto financing which saw growth of nearly 29% YoY and 25% YoY respectively. The launch of a new branded covered card and strong campaigns on electric vehicles (EVs) supported the growth of both segments during the year.
Corporate banking portfolio reached AED 149 billion up 4% YoY. Revenues increased by 17% YoY to AED 3.4 billion. On the funding side, corporate deposits had a strong increase by 19% on a YoY basis while CASA had a robust growth of 39% YoY, as the bank continued to attract strategic corporate clients.
Treasury also had a remarkable year growing by more than 20% YoY to reach to AED 82 billion. Gross new underwriting on sukuk investments grew by 5% YoY to reach to AED 21.7 billion. Yields continue to be attractive at 4.99%.
Key Highlights (Q4 2024)
- The bank signed a partnership with Crypto.com to explore multiple opportunities to introduce Shariah compliant platforms including tokenized Islamic Sukuks and real-world asset tokenization. The partnership focuses on several key areas of collaboration including promoting the Crypto.com App and Card through DIB’s channels, with reward-based campaigns for DIB’s customers, and facilitating cryptocurrency payments via DIB’s systems. This collaboration allows the bank to set new-age standards for Shariah compliant financial solutions.
- The bank recently relaunched the DIB XTRA Salary Transfer Campaign to reward citizens and residents of the UAE who are looking for an enhanced banking experience. Synonymous with its name, XTRA, the re-energised campaign is loaded with extra benefits that are designed to provide a complete array of unmatched privileges for customers. With this successful launch, DIB is reinforcing its commitment to providing meaningful solutions to customers – solutions that truly matter to them.
- DIB Auto Finance has launched the new Auto Finance Product – ACCESS Auto Finance, a bespoke financing solution specifically tailored for People of Determination. This innovative offering is a beacon of DIB’s relentless drive toward inclusivity and innovation, offering unprecedented ease of access and autonomy in mobility for all its customers. The new offering also opens doors to enhanced mobility for People of Determination across the UAE and contributes further to the organizations agenda of leading the sustainability space.
- In 2024, DIB continued to be at the forefront of the Islamic financing and capital markets space having completed over 40 transactions valued at a total of USD 38 bn out of which more than USD 6 bn where in the sustainability/ESG space. DIB executed high profile deals for a range of clients from sovereigns, supranationals, quasi-sovereigns, large corporates to financial institutions. This strong performance has led to DIB amongst the top players in the US Dollar International Sukuk league tables in 2024.
DCM and Syndication Deals (FY 2024)
Awards List (FY 2024)
