Abu Dhabi: IHC, a global investment firm focused on building dynamic value networks, has reported full-year audited financial results for 2025 with sales of AED 111.4 billion (up 29.1% year-on-year) and profit after tax of AED 34.7 billion (up 35.1%), supported by disciplined execution, cost management and portfolio optimization across the group.
Throughout 2025, IHC achieved sustained momentum across its diversified portfolio, translated scale into profitability and strengthened its position as an active investor and operator. Growth was driven by strong performance across our core business segments, strategic acquisitions, capital recycling initiatives and international business expansion, supported by a strong balance sheet and strong liquidity position.
Revenue growth in 2025 was driven by strong contributions across all major business segments.
The Real Estate and Construction segment generated revenues of AED 44.2 billion, supported by strong development sales, project execution and sustained demand across key markets.
Marine & Dredging generated revenues of AED 30.2 billion, reflecting NMDC Group’s continued project momentum and international expansion.
Energy benefited from expansion in energy and mining activities, contributing to revenues of AED 8.3 billion.
The Hospitality & Leisure division recorded revenues of AED 7.6 billion due to portfolio expansion and increased activity across regional and international assets.
Food contributed revenues of AED 5.6 billion, supported by strategic acquisitions and vertical integration across poultry and agriculture.
Technology and Financial Services generated AED 4.2 billion and AED 4 billion respectively, reflecting continued diversification and growth across digital and financial platforms.
The Services and Other segment accounted for sales of AED 8.7 billion, supported by diversified activities across education, healthcare, communications and other support services.
As of December 31, 2025, IHC’s total assets were AED 428.6 billion compared to AED 401.8 billion at the end of 2024, reflecting growth of 6.7% due to portfolio expansion and consolidation.
Total capital increased to AED 250.7 billion (up 2.6%), reinforcing IHC’s commitment to increasing shareholder value. Cash and bank balances increased by 35.6% to AED 74.9 billion, maintaining strong liquidity to support ongoing investment activities. Its return on assets was 8.4% and its quick ratio was 2.9x, highlighting its balance sheet resilience and financial flexibility.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of IHC, said: “IHC’s achievements in 2025 will be based on building a scalable global platform, recycling capital to high-conviction sectors, and strengthening its viability and competitiveness.” “In an environment shaped by geopolitical shifts, evolving capital markets, and accelerating technological change, our priority remains to allocate capital.” Through the Dynamic Value Network, we will continue to strengthen the resilience of our entire portfolio and strengthen IHC’s position as a globally relevant investment powerhouse. ”
Said Bassar Shweb, CEO of IHC, said: “2025 was a year of execution and delivery across the IHC portfolio. By strengthening our operating performance, improving capital efficiency and accelerating the transformation of our investment into globally competitive businesses, we are strong in all key metrics. We have achieved growth. Capital recycling is central to our approach, allowing us to focus our investments on businesses with strong growth momentum and long-term competitiveness as we emerge from a mature position. We continue to deliver sustainable returns while increasing long-term shareholder value.”
Looking to the future, IHC remains focused on disciplined capital deployment, platform integration, and global expansion. With its diversified portfolio, strong liquidity and proven execution model, IHC is well-positioned to continue expanding its dynamic value network, efficiently recycling capital and delivering sustainable long-term value to shareholders, while contributing to economic development across global markets.
