Bank of Sharjah P.J.S.C. announced audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported interest income of AED 1,152,819,000 compared to AED 1,054,337,000 a year ago. Net interest income was AED 465,837,000 compared to AED 521,982,000 a year ago. Operating income was AED 779,986,000 compared to AED 757,685,000 a year ago. Net operating income was AED 569,193,000 compared to AED 695,348,000 a year ago. Profit before taxes was AED 273,111,000 compared to AED 413,196,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the bank was AED 266,088,000 or AED 0.13 per basic and diluted share compared to AED 392,018,000 or AED 0.19 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was AED 1,215,364,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of AED 1,859,306,000 a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was AED 23,663,000 compared to AED 25,232,000 a year ago.