Emirates NBD confirmed at its 19th General Assembly that shareholders had approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation to distribute cash dividends for 2025 of AED 1 per ordinary share (100%), representing a total payout of AED 6,316,598,253. The dividend will be disbursed to investors listed on the bank’s shareholder register at the close of trading on 27 February 2026.
Shareholders also endorsed several special resolutions relating to existing debt issuance programmes, the creation of additional funding platforms, and other associated financing matters designed to support the Group’s capital management strategy.
At the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Group, delivered an overview of the bank’s 2025 financial and operational performance, outlining key milestones achieved during the year.
Reflecting on the broader environment, he noted that 2025 marked sustained advancement for both the UAE and Dubai, reinforcing their standing as globally competitive and forward-looking economies. Within this context, the bank continued to act as a strategic enabler of national priorities by financing critical sectors, facilitating trade, supporting enterprises, enhancing individual financial capability, and contributing to the development of Emirati talent.
Looking ahead, he emphasised that the Group enters 2026 from a position of resilience and strategic clarity. Priorities will align with opportunities emerging from a rapidly evolving financial services landscape and the responsibilities accompanying a growing regional footprint. International expansion will focus on deepening operations across its regional network, with particular emphasis on scaling investments in India and consolidating presence in high-growth markets.
He further highlighted that the next phase of growth will centre on accelerating AI-led transformation initiatives. Advanced technologies will be leveraged to elevate customer experience, strengthen risk frameworks, and generate new value streams. In parallel, the bank will reinforce its support for the UAE’s sustainability agenda by advancing energy transition financing and expanding its suite of sustainable and responsible banking solutions.
During the session, shareholders approved the Board’s report on activities and financial statements for 2025, alongside the external auditor’s report and the Internal Shariah Supervision Committee’s review of the Islamic banking window. The audited balance sheet and profit and loss account were ratified, as were Board remuneration proposals. Members of the Board and the external auditor were formally discharged from liability for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The Assembly also appointed Ernst & Young Middle East (Dubai Branch) as the Group’s external auditor for 2026.
