IHC, a global investment company, has reported a revenue of AED54.7 billion ($14.89 billion) for the first half of 2025, a 31.1% increase compared to AED41.7 billion in H1 2024, and a profit after tax of AED10.8 billion ($2.94 billion).
The second quarter of 2025 delivered one of the group’s strongest quarterly performances, with revenue rising 22.5% year-on-year to AED27.5 billion and net profit surging 55.3% to AED6.7 billion, underscoring IHC’s accelerating growth momentum and strategic execution.
Revenue growth was supported by solid contributions from core operating segments. The Real Estate & Construction segment delivered AED22.6 billion in revenue, up 47.8% year-on-year, driven by sustained demand for inventory and the launch of new development projects, contributing 41.4% of total revenue. Marine & Dredging reported AED14.1 billion in revenue, a 10.8% increase compared to H1 2024, reflecting elevated project activity and international expansion.
Hospitality & Leisure achieved AED4.9 billion in revenue, marking a 72% increase, supported by broad-based demand across key assets, and recent global investments and acquisitions. Additionally, Financial Services with AED1.8 billion in revenue (up 21.4% YoY) and Energy with AED0.4 billion (up 161.3% YoY) are emerging as high-growth contributors, further diversifying IHC’s Revenue base.
Earnings per share rose to AED2.49, underscoring IHC’s continued focus on operational efficiency and disciplined capital allocation. Return on equity stood at 10.8%, further reflecting the group’s ability to generate value from its capital base. Total assets reached AED436.9 billion ($118.97 billion) as of 30 June 2025, up 8.7% from AED401.8 billion as of 31 December 2024.
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, commented: “Our H1 2025 results reflect the continued strength of IHC’s diversified model and the disciplined execution of our strategic investment agenda. By delivering outstanding portfolio performance and enhancing operating leverage, we are unlocking value across sectors while deepening our impact across regional and international markets.
"As we shape the industries of tomorrow, we continue to connect innovative businesses with long term capital and operational excellence, ensuring that our platform remains built for scalable and sustainable global relevance. IHC remains committed to being a catalyst for economic transformation and delivering enduring value to our shareholders and stakeholders.”
During the first half of 2025, IHC led several strategic initiatives across priority sectors. These included the launch of Gridora, a national infrastructure platform formed with ADQ and Modon; the unveiling of RIQ, a next-generation global reinsurance platform developed in partnership with BlackRock and Lunate; and a collaboration with ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank to pioneer a UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin. IHC also led a delegation of its key subsidiaries at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos to engage with global leaders, forge strategic partnerships, and reinforce its commitment to sustainable growth.
Looking ahead, IHC remains well positioned to capitalise on evolving market opportunities, supported by its dynamic investment strategy, operational resilience, and expanding global footprint. Through disciplined capital deployment and long-term strategic partnerships, the group continues to create scalable value across key industries, while playing a pivotal role in shaping future economic ecosystems both locally and internationally, it said. - TradeArabia News Service
