Record Profits Driven by Resilience, Sustainable Growth and a Fortress Balance Sheet
Last Update: Friday, July 24, 2026 : 06:15 (+4GMT)
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2026 — The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (Rakbank) today reported its financial results for the first half of 2026
Open for business. Supporting Customers when it matters
Rakbank remained open for business, maintaining uninterrupted access to services and credit while supporting customers through relief where needed — staying true to our commitment to being a digital bank with a human touch.
Delivering exceptional profitability through a challenging backdrop
Profitability was supported by an industry-leading net interest margin of 3.9%, a CASA ratio of 64.3% and focused execution across the franchise, with results also including the AED 473M gain on sale of the merchant acquiring business.
Balance sheet momentum continues with ample liquidity
Growth across customer lending, investment securities and deposits sustained balance sheet momentum, supported by stable, granular funding and ample liquidity, with ELAR at 13.0%.
Resilient asset quality, strong provision coverage and capital strength
Asset quality remained resilient, with impaired loans improving to 1.8% from 2.1% year-on-year, supported by disciplined underwriting and one of the highest Stage 3 coverage ratios sector-wide at 85.9%. Capital adequacy stood at 19.3%, well above regulatory requirements.
Outstanding returns supported by durable earnings
A diversified franchise, durable revenues and a fortress balance sheet translated into outstanding returns, with ROE at 25.2%, up from 22.1%, and ROA at 3.2%,
up from 3.1% in H1'25.
- From a Pair of Shoes to a New Dubai Property: British Expat Wins Through ‘Win ... [2957-Views]
- UAQ Free Zone and Port City Colombo Sign Agreement to Promote Investment ... [1887-Views]
- Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme releases 2,400+ falcons in the wild sinc... [1779-Views]
- DSS FINAL SALE BRINGS UP TO 90% OFF ACROSS MORE THAN 500 BRANDS FOR THE FINAL ... [1483-Views]
- Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi partners with Japan’s Suwa Falconry Preservatio... [1392-Views]
- e& UAE launches Business Pro AI bundled with Microsoft Copilot at no additiona... [1369-Views]
- President of the Comoros H.E. Azali Assoumani inaugurates UAE-financed solar p... [1341-Views]
- e& UAE leads industry transition to 5G-native IoT with successful testing of R... [1231-Views]
- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ab... [1140-Views]
- Beautyworld Dubai's 30th Edition Brings Global BeautyIcons Together This Octob... [1130-Views]
- Tadej Pogacar Chases Tour de France–Vuelta a Espana Double... [1084-Views]
- "A Dubai Invite" programme concludes following more than 90,000 applications f... [997-Views]
- Stellar Wine Cellar: Emirates to serve exceptional Champagnes and fine wines o... [967-Views]
- In a first-of-its-kind experience for a private Emirati company Hattlan Media... [937-Views]
- Al Habtoor Motors launches ‘Back to School with Mitsubishi’ offers with Buy No... [926-Views]
- LG Empowers Designers and Videographers with New Ultrafine Evo 6K Monitor... [921-Views]
- Salik Renews Strategic Partnership for Five Years to Support Tolling System an... [817-Views]
- ORA Land Launches BluBay with Suryakumar Yadav as Brand Ambassador, Reinforcin... [815-Views]
- Your Guide to Winning Big This Summer Through Dubai Summer Surprises... [764-Views]
- Isaac del Toro lands overall title at the Lidl Deutschland Tour... [751-Views]





