Waha Capital Reports Over AED 1 Billion Profit in 2025, Recommends 10 Fils Dividend per Share

Abu Dhabi | EcoPulse24

Waha Capital, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of AED 1.012 billion for the fiscal year 2025, marking a nearly 2.5-fold increase year-on-year and the strongest financial performance in the company’s history.

Surge in Income and Assets Under Management

Total income rose to AED 1.897 billion in 2025, up from AED 540 million in 2024, reflecting expanded investment activity and improved returns across operational units.

Assets under management reached AED 12.2 billion as of 31 December 2025. Return on average equity stood at 23.1% and investment return at 15.9%, reflecting effective capital deployment and improved earnings quality.

Investment Performance and Strategic Exits

Chairman Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi stated that 2025 was a transformative year, with investment funds outperforming markets and attracting new third-party mandates.

The private investments unit executed one of its most successful and profitable exits, while Waha Land liquidated completed real estate assets to redeploy capital into new development opportunities.

Managing Director Mohamed Hussein Al Nowais noted that the group’s three business pillars supported record results, with a strategic focus on redeploying capital into priority sectors such as healthcare and real estate and building scalable platforms for sustainable growth.

Proposed Cash Dividends

The Board recommended a cash dividend of 10 fils per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval at the annual general meeting.

EcoPulse24 Analysis

The results signal Waha Capital’s transition from restructuring to maximizing capital returns, with ROE exceeding 23% - a high level in the regional asset management and investment sector.

Profitable exits and real estate asset liquidations point to active portfolio management, while growth in assets under management and new third-party mandates enhance income sustainability beyond market fluctuations.

If capital discipline continues and redeployment targets defensive and growth sectors, the company may sustain profitability momentum into 2026, with steady dividends further supporting share appeal for yield-focused investors.