Financial Results Q1 2026

Delivering a strong start to 2026

Message

A Word from Our CEO

Syed Basar Shueb

CEO, IHC

Q1 2026 marks a strong start to the year, reflecting the continued execution of our strategy to scale high-performing platforms and optimise capital allocation across the portfolio. Our performance demonstrates the strength of our diversified model, with broad-based growth, margin expansion, and a significant uplift in profitability.

We continue to recycle capital into high-conviction opportunities, expand our global footprint, and transform our platforms into globally competitive businesses. With a disciplined approach and strong liquidity, we are well-positioned to sustain momentum and deliver long-term shareholder value.

Q1 2026

Key Figures

Our Q1 performance reflects continued momentum across scale, profitability, and balance sheet strength.

Revenue

31.4bn

AED

Profit After Tax

8.2bn

AED

Return on Equity

17.8%

Total Assets

445.3bn

AED

Q1 2026

Financial Documents

Access IHC’s Q1 financial results materials and explore the detail behind our performance.

Q1 2026 Press Release

Read the official Q1 press release for a concise summary of IHC’s results, key highlights, and major developments.

Q1 2026 Financial Result Highlight Video

Economic Outlook

Global Trends

Global momentum has softened after a period of resilience supported by technology-led investment, accommodative financial conditions, and continued fiscal and monetary support. The IMF’s April 2026 outlook now assumes recent disruptions ease by mid-2026, with global growth projected at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, down from 3.4% in 2025 and below the 2000–2019 average of 3.7%.

The slowdown is uneven across regions. Middle East and Central Asia growth is expected to ease sharply to 1.9% in 2026 before rebounding to 4.6% in 2027 as energy and transport conditions normalise. Advanced economies are projected to grow 1.8% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, while emerging markets and developing economies are expected at 3.9% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027. Global headline inflation is forecast to rise slightly to 4.4% in 2026 before declining to 3.7% in 2027.

Economic Outlook

Regional Trends

Looking into 2026, the CBUAE projects real GDP growth of 5.6%, supported by continued non-hydrocarbon momentum and a further improvement in oil output. Hydrocarbon GDP is forecast to grow 7.3%, while non-hydrocarbon growth is expected at 5.1%, led by financial and insurance services, manufacturing, construction, real estate, and related activity. This blend of cyclical strength in hydrocarbons and structural diversification in the non-oil economy underpins the UAE’s relative growth advantage in the region.

Real estate continues to benefit from the UAE’s competitive rental yields and sustained international inflows, reflected in Abu Dhabi residential transactions up 54.6% year-on-year in 2025 and Dubai total real estate sales value up 30.7%. External risks have softened sentiment in recent months, with PMI readings easing as new order growth moderated and confidence weakened. Even so, the UAE remains well-positioned to navigate volatility, supported by diversified revenues, substantial sovereign buffers, economic flexibility, and its role as a regional financial hub and net energy exporter.

Income Statement

Revenue by Segment

Revenue contribution across IHC’s portfolio reflects the strength and diversification of our core businesses. The top three segments highlighted represent the largest sources of revenue in Q1, underscoring where scale, demand, and operational execution continue to drive performance.

Real Estate & Construction

AED 10.8 bn

Marine & Dredging

AED 6.9 bn

Energy & Mining

AED 5.4 bn

Beyond the numbers

Global Engagement and ESG Impact

Aldar Anchors the Real Estate Agenda at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

Aldar's appointment as Exclusive Real Estate Partner for ADSW 2026 placed it at the centre of a global summit convening 50,000+ participants from 170 countries to advance climate action and energy transition. By bringing its industry-first deployment of hydrogen-based steel rebar, its sustainability linked supplier incentive programme, and the Real Estate Climate Pledge into a global dialogue, Aldar positioned decarbonised property development as a lever for the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy

Esyasoft Becomes the UAE's Third Unicorn by Powering the Global Energy Transition

The World Economic Forum named Esyasoft the UAE's third unicorn at Davos 2026, reflecting the global scale of its AI-driven smart-grid, metering, and EV-charging platforms, and the company followed up with a strategic partnership with ABB E-mobility to accelerate EV charging deployments worldwide.

Emirates Mobility Earns Diamond Sustainability Label for Decarbonising Public Transport

Emirates Driving Company received the Diamond-tier classification at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Labels at ADSW 2026, placing it alongside Aldar and Emirates Steel as one of the emirate's institutional sustainability leaders. By rolling out ChargePoint EV charging stations from the Integrated Transport Centre tender and embedding AI-driven driver training to reduce accidents and emissions, Emirates Mobility is repositioning the country's largest public mobility operator around clean fuel and lower-carbon urban movement.

IHC Group Delegation Participated at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

IHC's presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting produced another landmark presence at Davos. IHC House served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, hosting engagements with global leaders, investors, and policymakers. Through meetings and discussions across sectors, IHC strengthened partnerships and showcased its Dynamic Value Networks approach, connecting capital and capability to support long-term value creation and translate global dialogue into investment and economic opportunities.

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