Ahli United Bank B.S.C. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported Interest income of USD 384,182,000 compared to USD 317,263,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 229,330,000 compared to USD 204,119,000 a year ago. Operating income was USD 292,608,000 compared to USD 272,158,000 a year ago. Net operating income was USD 279,355,000 compared to USD 259,940,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was USD 203,476,000 compared to USD 186,518,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to the owners of the bank was USD 174,714,000 or 2.2 cents per basic and diluted share compared to USD 159,425,000 or 2.0 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was USD 431,939,000 compared to USD 43,219,000 a year ago. The group’s return on average equity (ROAE) for first quarter of 2018, increased to 18.2%, compared to 17.0% achieved in the first quarter of 2017. Return on average Assets also increased to 2.3% for first quarter of 2018 (first quarter of 2017: 2.2%).