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RAKBANK Nine-Month Profit Rises 21.3% to AED2.52 Billion, Helped by AED473 Million Gain on Merchant Acquiring Sale

The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) said its profit after tax rose 21.3% to AED2.523 billion in the first nine months of 2026, from AED2.080 billion a year earlier.

The result included a AED473 million gain from the sale of its merchant acquiring business, the bank said in its results statement on Thursday.

White two-story RAKBANK branch building with red signage under a clear sky
A RAKBANK branch in the UAE carrying the bank’s refreshed brand, in a photo published October 22, 2026. Image: Khaleej Times

Operating income grew 14.7% to AED4.466 billion. Total assets rose 20.8% from a year earlier to AED120.2 billion.

Current and savings account balances increased 11% to AED48.3 billion. The bank said it added 12,000 small and medium-sized business customers during the period and extended AED4.2 billion in new financing.

The impaired loans ratio fell to 1.7%, and coverage of Stage 3 loans stood at 85.9%. The capital adequacy ratio was 18.4% and the eligible liquid asset ratio was 14.5%.

Return on equity reached 23.3% and return on assets was 3.1%.

“A diversified business and durable earnings continued to deliver outstanding returns,” the bank said, adding that it was investing in a refreshed brand and a new personal banking mobile app.

RAKBANK reported on the same day as Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Bank of Sharjah, which also posted higher nine-month profits.