Mobile subscribers in KSA rose 4.8% YOY to 30.3 Mn, while fixed subscribers expanded 3.0% YOY to 6.1 Mn in 1H26. STC expanded its 5G tower footprint to 12.12K sites, while fiber-connected households increased 5.2% YOY to 3.87 Mn during 1H26.

Customer deposits increased 27.9% YOY and 8.1% QOQ to AED 227.2 Bn, and net advances rose 26.1% YOY and 0.8% QOQ to AED 169.1 Bn during 2Q26. NIMs declined 15 bps YOY and grew 17 bps QOQ to 3.3% in 2Q26. Asset quality improved, with the NPL ratio falling to 1.1% in 2Q26 from 1.2% in 1Q26, reflecting disciplined underwriting and prudent portfolio management.

Net advances increased 9.7% YOY and 4.2% QOQ to AED 14.2 Bn in 2Q26, supported by growth in wholesale and retail lending. Customer deposits increased by 7.9% YOY and remained broadly flat QOQ at AED 16.4 Bn in 2Q26, while the loan-to-deposit ratio increased to 86.7% in 2Q26 from 83.2% in 1Q26.

DFM’s earnings from Clearing, Settlement & Depository fees rose from AED 36 Mn in 2Q25 to AED 54 Mn in 2Q26, reflecting higher trading activity. Added 42,864 new investors in 1H26, with 71.4% comprising international investors, reflecting strong international participation.

Dubai Residential REIT's revenue rose 8.1% YOY to AED 1,036 Mn in 1H26, driven by rising rental rates, ERV catch-up on renewal, re-rating on churn, and sustained occupancy. Direct cost declined 18.7% YOY to AED 187 Mn in 1H26.

Tecom’s occupancy rates for the commercial and industrial sectors remained strong at 96% and 98%, respectively, with tenant retention at 94% and 99% in 1H26. Land leasing revenue increased 22% YoY to AED 361 Mn in 1H26, with an EBITDA of AED 333 Mn and a 92% margin in the same period.