Dubai Investments, a publicly-listed multi asset UAE investment group managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, has reported a 28% increase in the net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half which soared to AED642.4 million ($175 million) driven by strong performance across the Group's core business segments led by real estate and manufacturing sectors.

Announcing the results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, Dubai Investments said profit before tax hit AED702.8 million, up 29% over AED546.3 million during the corresponding period in 2025. 

The profit before tax surged 43% to AED517.7 million compared to AED361.4 million last year. Profit after tax attributable to the owners of the Company increased by 42% to AED471.1 million, compared to AED 331.3 million during the same period last year.

Dubai Investments pointed out that the higher profitability was driven by strong performance across the Group's core business segments, supported by resilient operating fundamentals and continued business momentum across its diversified portfolio. 

The Emirati group said real estate segment remained a major contributor to the Group's performance during the period, benefiting from recurring rental income from its portfolio of income-generating assets and the robust execution of its flagship development projects. 

The manufacturing segment also delivered a solid performance supported by improved operational efficiencies.

The Group reported total income of AED2.04 billion for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, compared to AED 1.89 billion during the corresponding period in 2025. 

Total assets stood at AED23.88 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to AED23.28 billion as of December 31, 2025. Equity attributable to the owners of the company stood at AED14.49 billion as of June 30, 2026.

On the solid performance, Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments, said: "Dubai Investments delivered a particularly strong second-quarter performance, reflecting the resilience of the Group's diversified portfolio, the quality of its assets and its disciplined approach to growth."

"The Group's focus is clear - scaling businesses with strong fundamentals, expanding into high-potential markets and pursuing investments that strengthen the long-term value of the portfolio. As opportunities continue to emerge across regional and international markets, Dubai Investments remains focused on further enhancing its footprint," stated Bin Kalban.

"The Group continues to strengthen its presence across strategic sectors through targeted investments and portfolio expansion initiatives," he stated. 

Recent developments within the healthcare sector with the acquisition of the remaining 80% stake in Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital Dubai, further support Dubai Investments' long-term diversification strategy and reinforce its presence in sectors with strong structural growth potential, it added.-TradeArabia News Service