IHC Reports $14.9 Billion Revenue, $2.94 Billion Net Profit in H1 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE - August 4, 2025 – International Holding Company (IHC), the Abu Dhabi-based global investment firm, reported robust financial results for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching $14.9 billion (AED 54.7 billion), up 31.1% from $11.4 billion (AED 41.7 billion) in the same period last year. Net profit after tax rose to $2.94 billion (AED 10.8 billion), reflecting sustained growth momentum across its diversified business segments.

According to a statement released today, the Group delivered one of its strongest quarterly performances in Q2 2025. Revenue during the quarter rose 22.5% year-on-year to $7.5 billion (AED 27.5 billion), while net profit surged 55.3% to $1.82 billion (AED 6.7 billion). The company attributed the results to accelerating execution of its long-term strategy and growing returns from its key sectors.

Real Estate and Marine Segments Lead Growth

IHC’s Real Estate & Construction segment remained the largest contributor, generating $6.18 billion (AED 22.6 billion) in revenue, a 47.8% year-on-year increase. The gains were driven by high demand for inventory and the launch of new development projects, contributing 41.4% of total revenue.

The Marine & Dredging division reported revenue of $3.85 billion (AED 14.1 billion), up 10.8% from the same period last year, supported by an increase in project activity and expanded international operations.

Hospitality & Leisure revenue reached $1.34 billion (AED 4.9 billion), up 72% year-on-year, reflecting robust demand across core assets as well as growth through new global investments and acquisitions.

Other high-growth sectors included Financial Services, which posted $490 million (AED 1.8 billion) in revenue (a 21.4% increase), and Energy, which delivered $109 million (AED 0.4 billion), marking a 161.3% year-on-year surge. These emerging contributors continue to diversify the Group’s revenue streams and reinforce its long-term strategy.

Strong Earnings and Capital Position

Earnings per share rose to AED 2.49, reflecting continued gains in operational efficiency and disciplined capital deployment. Return on equity reached 10.8%, underscoring IHC’s ability to generate value from its expanding capital base.

As of 30 June 2025, the company’s total assets stood at $119 billion (AED 436.9 billion), up 8.7% from $109.3 billion (AED 401.8 billion) at the end of 2024.

“Our H1 2025 results reflect the continued strength of IHC’s diversified model and the disciplined execution of our strategic investment agenda. By delivering outstanding portfolio performance and enhancing operating leverage, we are unlocking value across sectors while deepening our impact across regional and international markets," said Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC.

"As we shape the industries of tomorrow, we continue to connect innovative businesses with long term capital and operational excellence, ensuring that our platform remains built for scalable and sustainable global relevance. IHC remains committed to being a catalyst for economic transformation and delivering enduring value to our shareholders and stakeholders.”

Strategic Moves and Future Outlook

During the first half of 2025, IHC executed a series of strategic initiatives aligned with national and regional economic goals. These included the launch of Gridora, a national infrastructure platform in collaboration with ADQ and Modon; the introduction of RIQ, a next-generation reinsurance platform developed with BlackRock and Lunate; and a partnership with ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank to develop a UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin.

As the Group continues to expand its value networks across priority sectors, these initiatives position IHC to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the region’s investment and infrastructure landscape.