Ahli United Bank B.S.C. announced earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter the company announced net profit of USD 146.6 million represents a 11.7% improvement over the reported profit of USD 131.2 million a year ago. Net interest income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 was USD 206.15 million, compared to USD 200.91 million for the same quarter ended June 30, 2015. Earnings per share attributable to owners of the bank was 1.9 cents compared to 1.9 cents a year ago. For the six months the company announced increase in net profit of 8.2% compared to the net profit figure of USD 278.4 million a year ago. The basic earnings per share were 4.2 cents, as compared to 4.1 cents a year ago. The company continued to grow its operating income with net interest income (NII) rising by 4.0% to USD 407.4 million during the period. Total operating income grew by 7.8% from USD 529.3 million to USD 570.9 million. Return on average equity (ROAE) for first half of 2016, increased to 17.4%, compared to the ROAE of 16.7% achieved in the half year of 2015. Return on average assets also increased to 1.9% compared to 1.8% a year ago.