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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
International Holding Company (IHC) posted strong financial results for the first nine months of 2025, with revenue climbing 32.3% year-on-year to Dh84.6 billion from Dh64 billion a year earlier.
Profit before tax rose 15.7% to Dh21.7 billion, while net profit advanced 8.3% to Dh19.5 billion, driven by a broad-based improvement across its diversified portfolio.
Syed Basar Shueb, Chief Executive Officer of IHC, said: “Our nine-month performance reflects the enduring strength of IHC’s diversified model and our disciplined focus on value creation across industries. Through strategic portfolio management and efficient execution, we continue to deliver sustained growth, operational resilience, and long-term shareholder value.”
He added that IHC remains focused on building “dynamic value networks that connect innovation with long-term capital, and transform opportunities into enduring enterprise value.”
Total assets rose 15% year-to-date to Dh462.1 billion, supported by organic growth and strategic investments, while equity increased to Dh267.8 billion. Return on equity stood at 11% and return on assets at 6.4%, underscoring strong profitability. Gross profit margin expanded to 26.6% from 23.9% last year .
Growth was underpinned by robust performances across key verticals.
Revenue from real estate and construction surged 50.4% to Dh34.1 billion, led by Modon and Aldar’s strong project pipeline.
Marine and dredging operations contributed Dh21.6 billion, up 11.1%, while hospitality and leisure revenues soared 65.4% to Dh7.3 billion. Services and other segments generated Dh12.5 billion, a 37.9% increase on the back of growth in healthcare, industrials, and logistics .
In the third quarter alone, IHC posted Dh29.9 billion in revenue, a 34.6% year-on-year rise, and Dh8.7 billion in net profit, up 53%. Gross profit for the quarter grew 46.7% to Dh7.5 billion .
During the period, the Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate accelerated its strategic transactions and acquisitions, including a 56.23% stake in Alphamin Resources for Dh1.35 billion to expand into strategic metals, a 69.33% stake in Reem Finance, and major investments through subsidiaries Multiply and Alpha Dhabi in the fashion and hospitality sectors respectively.
Following the reporting period, IHC announced plans to merge Multiply Group, 2PointZero, and Ghitha Holding into a Dh120 billion investment platform, and finalised the sale of its 42.54% stake in Modon Holding to L’imad Holding Company PJSC — the largest transaction in the UAE market’s history.
With total assets surpassing Dh460 billion and a strong liquidity base, IHC said it is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory and play a leading role in shaping global economic ecosystems.
