First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced on March 11 that its shareholders approved a record AED 8.84 billion cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, during its Annual General Meeting held virtually. The dividend represents 80 fils per share and is the highest in the Group’s history. Shareholders registered on March 23, 2026, or those purchasing shares on or before March 19, will be eligible for the payout.
The approval of this dividend follows a year of strong financial performance for FAB. The bank reported a net profit increase of 24 percent year-on-year to AED 21.11 billion in fiscal year 2025, marking a doubling of net profit since 2020. This growth was attributed to disciplined expansion, balance-sheet strength, and consistent execution across business cycles.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of FAB, said: “In 2025, FAB delivered a strong and resilient performance, reflecting sustained progress in building scale, diversification, and long-term value. The Group achieved record profitability, supported by robust operating income growth, improved asset quality, and disciplined cost management. A diversified revenue mix and a sector-leading cost-to-income ratio reinforced the resilience of our business model across economic cycles.”
Hana Al Rostamani, Group Chief Executive Officer of FAB, said: “In 2025, FAB accelerated regional momentum, strengthened corridor activity, expanded its international footprint and embedded AI across the bank to maximise cross-border trade and investment opportunities.” She added that group revenue reached AED 36.68 billion with return on tangible equity at 19.2 percent.
During the AGM all agenda items were approved including reports from the Board of Directors and auditors as well as re-election of board members for another three-year term. The meeting also included updates following recent regional developments; FAB confirmed that all banking services and digital platforms are fully operational both in the UAE and internationally.
