Saudi food and beverage manufacturing major Almarai has recorded solid results for Q2 despite the shipping woes and regional pressures. Its revenue surged 11% y-o-y to hit SAR5.87 billion ($1.54 billion) driven by resilient supply chain and robust demand across its core sectors.
Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital communications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has reported a 1.4% rise in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders, as higher ebitda offset a decline in revenue amid regional geopolitical challenges.
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has reported a 10% increase in its gross revenue for the first six months of the year which soared to AED12.4 billion ($3.38 billion), backed by growth in financing and fee-based income, while stronger asset quality and capital levels helped underpin profitability.
Emirates is developing a new travel insurance product that would guarantee passengers can return home even if flights are disrupted by conflict-related events, including by arranging seats on rival airlines when necessary, the airline's President has said.
Jordan-based Arab Bank Group has reported solid results for the first quarter of 2026, with 2% increase in net income after tax reaching $275.8 million when compared to $271 million for the same period last year. Compared to the same period last year, the Group’s assets grew by 9% to reach $79 billion.
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of BHD20.6 million ($54.6 million) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 27% decrease from BHD28.1 million ($74.5 million) reported in the first quarter of 2025 or a 2% increase from the normalised 2025 profit of BHD20.2 million ($53.6 million).
GFH Bank (GFH) has announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of $35.11 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $30.14 million in the same period last year, an increase of 16.5%.
Ghitha Holding, a subsidiary of 2PointZero and a major player in the regional food trading sector, has announced a 23% jump in its revenue for the first quarter of 2026 which rose to AED1.62 billion ($441 million), mainly driven by strong momentum across the Group’s core business segments.
Saudi Arabia's National Shipping Company Bahri has delivered solid results for the first quarter of 2026 with a 129% growth in its revenue which soared to SAR4.96 billion ($1.32 billion) driven primarily by higher freight rates, while its net profit surged to hit SAR2.15 billion ($572 million).
Tecom Group, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, has delivered solid results for Q1, recording a net profit of AED755 million ($201 million), up 11% over last year driven by strong demand across its specialised business districts as well as commercial and industrial portfolios.
