Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reported a net profit before tax of Dh1.862 billion for the first half of 2025, a 16.7% increase from the same period last year, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of profit growth.
Total assets crossed Dh150 billion for the first time, driven by lending activity, deposit growth and increased economic activity in the UAE. The bank attributed government spending, a rising population, and a broad-based recovery for supporting customer demand across segments.
CBD’s CEO, Bernd van Linder, said the consistent five-year track record was maintained despite external challenges, including interest rate volatility, supply chain issues, and post-pandemic pressures.
The bank’s SME unit recorded its highest Net Promoter Score in over three years, following improvements to onboarding and service delivery. CBD also received multiple industry awards during the period, including recognition for mobile banking and digitisation initiatives.
According to UAE Central Bank data, system-wide credit growth in the first half of 2025 remained steady at around 5%, with increased activity in the corporate and retail lending segments.
The bank said it remains focused on delivering its full-year strategic objectives, with no changes to its guidance or risk posture as of the mid-year point.
