RAKBANK Hits Record Q1 2026 Profit; Strong Growth Position

The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Across all products and services for our Corporate, SME, and Retail Clients. We remain open for business, supporting customers through short-term disruption while continuing to support their long-term ambitions.  

All-time high quarterly profit after tax

Supported by an industry-leading net interest margin of 4.0% & CASA ratio of 65.6% and boosted by the gain on sale of the merchant acquiring business of d 473M.

Robust balance sheet growth with ample liquidity​

Business momentum in Q1’26 was supported by double-digit YoY growth in assets and deposits. Total assets reached d 107.3B, up 18% YoY, while customer deposits increased to d 74.3B, up 22% YoY, with ELAR at 17.7%, reinforcing the Bank’s strong liquidity position.

Resilient asset quality, prudent risk management and strong capital​

Impaired loans ratio improved to 1.9% from 2.4% year‑on‑year, reflecting disciplined underwriting and supported by one of the highest provision coverage ratios sector-wide, at 277% as of Mar’26. Capital adequacy at 18.7%, well above the regulatory requirement.

Outstanding returns​

In Q1’26 shareholder returns improved further with return on common equity at 29.9%, up from 22.4% in Q1’25 and return on assets at 3.9%, up from 3.2% in Q1’25​ – lifted by the strategic divestiture of the merchant acquiring business.