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Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic bank, reported a total income of AED 23.34 billion ($6.36 billion) for 2024, marking a 15.9 per cent increase from AED 20.14 billion ($5.49 billion) in 2023. Pre-tax profit rose by 27 per cent to AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion), while net profit grew 16 per cent to AED 8.17 billion ($2.22 billion).

Crypto.com has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to strengthen its services across the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This alliance aims to enhance the cryptocurrency experience for its over 100 million global customers while integrating Islamic finance principles.

The combined market capitalisation of the 20 largest companies listed on the UAE’s stock exchanges reached AED 2.8T this week. This figure is expected to rise further as part of plans to double the market’s overall value to AED 6T in the coming years.

Banks in the GCC region are showing a strong desire to expand their presence in major regional markets, particularly Turkey, Egypt, and India, according to Fitch Ratings on Tuesday. This is driven by improved economic conditions and growth opportunities in these target markets.