Companies listed on GCC exchanges reported aggregate net profits of $74.8 billion in Q2, up 31.3% over previous year. At the country level, the profit growth was led by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman, where firms posted double-digit y-o-y increases, according to Kamco Invest.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has recorded solid results for the first half of 2026 with a 16.2% jump in its net profit, while its revenue rose to AED1.52 billion ($413 million) mainly driven by the growing demand for cooling services across Dubai.
Saudi utility giant Acwa Power has reported mixed first-half results, with its revenue soaring to SAR4 billion ($1.2 billion) mainly driven by higher energy sales and increased O&M services earnings, while its net profit for the six-month period fell 28% to SAR653.2 million ($174.2 million).
Aramex, a global logistics and transportation solutions company, has announced solid results for the first half with its group revenues surging 22% to AED1.83 billion ($498 million) while its net profit grew nearly two-fold helped by strong growth in its freight forwarding business.
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has reported a sharp increase in its first-half profit which soared to AED26.2 billion ($7.13 billion), while its revenue surged 34.5% to hit AED64.9 billion ($17.6 billion) supported by higher revenue across several business segments.
Agthia, a leading F&B group based in Abu Dhabi, has reported solid revenue for the first half, surging 7.4% to hit AED2.6 billion ($708 million), while its net profit more than doubled to AED121 million ($33 million) backed by one-off sales under UAE's food security programme.
The number of guests staying at three- to five-star hotels in Oman reached 992,009 by the end of June 2026, marking a 13% decline compared to the same period in 2025, when the number stood at 1,140,086, according to the latest data.
Shaker Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of air conditioners and home appliances in Saudi Arabia, has reported SAR743.1 million ($198.2 million) revenue for the first half, down 3.4% from the same period last year, mainly due to a decline in its HVAC solutions business.
Dubai's exclusive public parking operator Parkin has announced a 14% jump in its total revenue for the second quarter which rose to AED364.1 million ($99 million), while its net profit for the three-month period was up 12% supported by growth in seasonal cards, developer parking and enforcement.
UAE-based engineering and construction group ALEC Holdings has recorded a 67.6% jump in its H1 revenue which rose to AED8.99 billion ($2.45 billion), helped by higher activity across its major projects, while profitability was hit by disruptions to energy services amid regional geopolitical tensions.
