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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Funds of National Bonds, the UAE's leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, surpassed Dh18 billion, representing a 14% year-on-year increase, with returns of up to 4.45% distributed to savers in 2025.
The company’s performance reflects broader economic resilience in the UAE, underpinned by stable macroeconomic fundamentals, disciplined financial planning and growing participation in long-term savings across individuals and businesses, a statement from the company said.
National Bonds said it recorded its strongest annual results in two decades as it marked its 20th anniversary, with more than one million bondholders and a continued expansion of its savings base.
Regular savers increased by 37% compared to 2024, while corporate solutions grew by 28%, indicating sustained institutional confidence. Digital savings surged by 72%, supported by innovation and accessibility.
“These results are not simply the metrics of one company, they are a barometer of the UAE's financial stability,” the company said, noting that participation from individuals, corporates and high-net-worth investors reflects confidence in the country’s economic foundations.
Khalifa Al Daboos, Chairman of National Bonds, said, “The UAE continues to set a global example of resilience, adaptability, and forward-looking vision. Over the past two decades, National Bonds has been proud to contribute to this journey by fostering a culture of saving that is built on trust, discipline, and long-term value creation. Our progress reflects not only financial growth, but also the confidence placed in us by our bondholders and our role in supporting the financial fabric of the nation.”
The company attributed its growth to the UAE’s diversified economy, robust regulatory framework and long-term strategic vision, which have supported a culture of financial discipline and wealth creation.
Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, Group CEO of National Bonds, said, “Surpassing Dh18 billion in bondholders' funds is a clear reflection of consistent and sustained growth driven by strong customer confidence. Over the years, more than one million customers have experienced National Bonds' savings and investment solutions, with many making a conscious commitment to disciplined saving as a cornerstone of their financial future. What stands out is the breadth and depth of this trust across individuals, families, and corporates, who continue to choose National Bonds as a reliable partner for long-term financial security.”
Al Ali added, “Having built this trust over two decades, National Bonds now looks ahead to expanding this impact by embedding disciplined saving and financial awareness as a deeply rooted culture across all segments of UAE society.”
The company said digital innovation continues to play a key role in its growth, with the introduction of an AI-powered financial guidance tool to support customer decision-making, alongside a surge in digital savings.
It also highlighted growing participation among women, with sales to female customers increasing by 11.33% year-on-year and their portfolio rising by nearly Dh290 million in 2025, in line with broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and family financial security.
National Bonds added that its sukuk trading platform has facilitated financing transactions exceeding Dh237 billion since inception, supporting liquidity and strengthening the UAE’s Islamic finance ecosystem.
Since its inception, the company has distributed more than Dh4 billion in profits and rewards, including over Dh830 million in rewards, and has helped create 232 millionaires, reflecting the impact of disciplined long-term savings.
