Al Salam Bank Achieves Record Profitability in 2025
Bahrain, Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Al Salam Bank reports a 37.5% rise in net profit, reaching USD 154.3 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven by regional expansion and innovation in financial services.
Impressive Financial Growth
Al Salam Bank, operating under the ticker SALAM on the Bahrain Bourse and SALAM_BAH on the Dubai Financial Market, has reported a significant increase in its net profit for the first nine months of 2025. The bank achieved a 37.5% year-on-year rise in net profit, amounting to USD 154.3 million. This growth is attributed to the bank’s strategic regional expansion and relentless pursuit of innovation in financial services [1].
Strategic Asset Growth
The bank’s asset base expanded by 14.8% to USD 21.51 billion, reflecting its robust growth strategy. Financing assets saw a 9.9% increase to USD 10.67 billion, while the fixed income portfolio surged by 33.8% to USD 5.14 billion. These figures underscore Al Salam Bank’s effective asset management and strategic positioning within the financial sector [1].
Enhancing Customer Engagement
Customer deposits at Al Salam Bank rose by 9.1% to USD 14.81 billion by September 2025. This increase demonstrates the bank’s success in boosting customer confidence and engagement. Concurrently, the cost-to-income ratio improved, declining to 44.9% from 49.9% a year earlier, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [1].
Leadership Perspectives
His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Mustahail Al Mashani, Chairman of Al Salam Bank, emphasized the disciplined approach that underpins the bank’s achievements. Group CEO Rafik Nayed highlighted the transformation journey from a growing bank to a diversified financial group, attributing the robust results to the bank’s resilience and agility [1].