Dubai Investments records 59% increase in net profit during H1 2023

Dubai Investments, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market [DFM], has announced a 59 percent increase in net profit to AED 580 million for the six-month period ended June 30th 2023, as compared to AED 364 million during the corresponding period in 2022.

The Group also reported a 65 percent increase in net profit to AED 266.03 million for the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, as compared to AED 161.54 million for the same period in 2022.

Total income for the Group increased by 31 percent from AED 1.55 billion in H1 2022 to AED 2.03 billion during H1 2023. Total shareholder equity increased to AED 12.90 billion as of June 30th 2023, compared to AED12.84 billion as of year ended December 31st 2022.

Khalid bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Dubai Investments, said,

“The increase in net profit is mainly due to the strong performance of the real estate segment underpinned by substantial returns from the investment portfolio. The Danah Bay, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah project continues to attract significant interest. Whilst the real estate sector remains one of our key business verticals, we are also focused on deploying capital effectively in other value-accretive opportunities. As Dubai Investments progresses into the second half of the year, the Group is upbeat on its overall growth and looks forward to leveraging its expertise in expanding its portfolio and maximising returns for investors."

News Source: Emirates News Agency