Ahli United Bank B.S.C. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of USD 412,480,000 compared to USD 329,121,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 237,912,000 compared to USD 211,930,000 a year ago. Operating income was USD 319,798,000 compared to USD 275,611,000 a year ago. Net operating income was USD 290,764,000 compared to USD 249,846,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was USD 206,522,000 compared to USD 173,933,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to the owners of the bank was USD 182,711,000 or 2.1 cents per basic and diluted share compared to USD 151,885,000 or 1.7 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. For the six months, the company reported interest income of USD 796,662,000 compared to USD 646,384,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 467,242,000 compared to USD 416,049,000 a year ago. Net interest income improved by 12.3% driven by improved margins and prudent growth in loan and investments. Increases in net interest income and other fee, trading and investment income resulted in a rise in operating income. Operating income was USD 612,406,000 compared to USD 547,769,000 a year ago. Net operating income was USD 570,119,000 compared to USD 509,786,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was USD 409,998,000 compared to USD 360,451,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to the owners of the bank was USD 357,425,000 or 4.3 cents per basic and diluted share compared to USD 311,310,000 or 3.7 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. The Group’s Return on Average Equity (ROAE) increased to 18.8%, compared to 16.7% achieved in the first half of 2017. Return on Average Assets also increased to 2.3% compared to 2.1% a year ago.