{
  "id": 12675623,
  "title": "Dukhan Bank reports 9-month net profit of QR1.19bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dukhan-bank-reports-9-month-net-profit-of-qr1-19bn",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735147/business/dukhan-bank-reports-9-month-net-profit-of-qr119bn"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dukhan Bank announced a net profit of QR1.19bn for the first nine months of 2026. Total assets grew to QR126.8bn, up 2.4% from the previous year, while the loan book hit QR94bn. Earnings per share were QR0.215, and total equity increased to QR15.9bn, a 4.8% rise. Despite geopolitical challenges, the bank achieved solid financial results, demonstrating the successful implementation of its strategic plans. Net profit grew by 0.1%, driven by a 6.0% increase in net banking income to QR2.26bn. Financing assets accounted for 74% of total assets, with investment securities at 20%. Net operating income rose by 7.0% to QR1.55bn, and the loan book expanded by 4.5% to QR94bn. The bank's credit risk discipline improved, with the non-performing loan ratio reaching a record low of 3.8%. Client deposits climbed by 2.5% to QR90bn, maintaining strong customer confidence. The bank's liquidity position was robust, with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 99.0%. Both the Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio remained above regulatory levels. As of September 30, 2026, Dukhan Bank held a strong capital position, with a total capital adequacy ratio of 19.1%, well above the minimum requirement of 14.6% set by the Qatar Central Bank.",
  "summary": "Dukhan Bank reported a QR1.19bn net profit in the first nine months of 2026. Total assets reached QR126.8bn, up 2.4% from December 2025, with loan book reaching QR94bn.Earnings per share stood at QR0....",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}