Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group's net profit rose by 3.2 percent in the first half of 2026 to reach QR 8.670 billion, compared to QR 8.4 billion in the same period of 2025.

Data released by the group and published on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website on Wednesday showed an increase in earnings per share to QR 0.89 for the period ending June 30, 2026, compared to earnings per share of QR 0.85 for the same period of the previous year.

In this context, QNB Group CEO Abdullah Mubarak Al Khalifa said that the Group achieved strong results during the first half of 2026, indicating that despite regional and global challenges, the diversified business model and robust risk management framework enabled the group to continue supporting its customers and delivering sustainable value to the shareholders. QNB Group looks forward with confidence to the prospects of the next phase, with a commitment to continue driving growth across its international business network.

Figures released by the group indicated that total assets rose to QR 1.438 trillion, an increase of 6 percent compared to June 2025.

Loans and advances also rose to QR 1.042 trillion, an increase of 8 percent compared to June 2025, in addition to customer deposits rising to QR 973 billion, an increase of 4 percent compared to the same period of 2025. (QNA)