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Ajman Bank Nine-Month Profit Falls 14% to AED326 Million as Credit Loss Charge Replaces Year-Earlier Reversal

Ajman Bank’s net profit fell 14.2% to AED326.06 million in the first nine months of 2026, from AED379.97 million in the same period of 2025, according to results the Dubai-listed lender disclosed on Tuesday after a board meeting.

Earnings per share fell to AED0.12 from AED0.14, Argaam reported, citing the bank’s financial statements.

Ajman Bank board of directors meeting
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and chairman of Ajman Bank, chairs a meeting of the bank’s board in a file photo published by Al Bayan in April 2026. Photo: Al Bayan

The decline reflected a charge of AED23.7 million for expected credit losses on financial assets, compared with a reversal of provisions of AED49.5 million a year earlier. General and administrative expenses rose 41% to AED106.6 million, from AED75.8 million.

Net income from investments and financing rose 10.3% to AED501.89 million, and operating income increased 1.8% to AED671.26 million.

Third-quarter net profit fell 40.9% to AED79.65 million, from AED134.88 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Trading in Ajman Bank shares on the Dubai Financial Market was suspended from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday to coincide with the board meeting, pending disclosure of the results.