Resolutions Adopted at the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly of Shareholders
His Excellency Sheikh Fahad bin Mohammed bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doha Bank, stated that the Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders, at its meeting held on 2 April 2026, approved the Board of Directors’ Corporate Governance Report for the year 2025, as well as the statement of financial position and the statement of profit or loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The Assembly also approved the Board’s recommendation to distribute cash dividends to shareholders at (Fifteen Qatari Derham) per share, equivalent to 15% of the nominal value. At the same meeting, the Assembly granted discharge to the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors in respect of the financial year 2025 and approved the remuneration proposed for Board members for the same year. It also endorsed the Board Nomination Policy and the related election procedures. His Excellency further stated that approval was granted to renew the issuance period of bonds under the Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme for a further term of three years. The General Assembly also approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the external auditors of Doha Bank for the financial year 2026. In addition, the members of the Board of Directors were duly elected for the forthcoming three-year term (2026, 2027, and 2028).
His Excellency further stated that the Extraordinary General Assembly of Shareholders unanimously approved the amendment of Articles (1, 3, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, 48, and 69) of the Bank’s Articles of Association. The Assembly also resolved to authorize the Chairman of the Board and/or the Vice Chairman and/or the Managing Director, each acting individually, to obtain all necessary approvals from the competent authorities in respect of the amended Articles of Association, to introduce any amendments thereto as may be required by such authorities, and to execute and ratify the same.
His Excellency also presented the Bank’s financial and operational performance for the year 2025, noting that the Bank achieved a net profit of QAR 932 million before tax, representing a growth of 8.6% compared to the previous year. After recognizing a tax provision of QAR 106 million, net profit amounted to QAR 826 million. Total assets reached QAR 120.2 billion, reflecting a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. Net loans and advances stood at QAR 67.7 billion, registering an increase of 11% year-on-year. Customer deposits grew by QR 6.9 billion or 13.5% to reach QR 57.7 billion. The investment portfolio reached QR 36.8 billion recording a growth of 7.5% year-on-year. The total shareholders’ equity reached QR 15.6 billion, showing an increase of 5.3% as compared to last year. The Bank also maintained a strong capital adequacy ratio of 18.94%.
The net operating income for the year was QR 2.6 billion, while net fee and commission income grew by 2.7% to reach QAR 413 million. The earnings per share reached QR 0.27 with return on average shareholders’ equity of 5.89% and the return on average assets of 0.72%.
As part of advancing its strategic transformation journey, the Bank will continue throughout 2026 to build on the achievements realized to date, with a clear emphasis on the disciplined execution of its initiatives and the enhancement of their long-term, sustainable impact. The Bank will also continue to invest in technology and the development of its human capital, recognizing both as core enablers of growth and key drivers of its competitive advantage.
The Bank further reaffirms its commitment to embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across all aspects of its operations, reflecting its adoption of responsible banking practices that contribute to the creation of sustainable, long-term value for all stakeholders.
Against the backdrop of rapid developments in the financial services sector, the Bank remains committed to keeping pace with digital transformation and enhancing its operational efficiency, thereby enabling it to deliver differentiated, high-quality services to its customers, generate superior value for its shareholders, and continue playing an active role in supporting the economy and the wider community.
In closing, His Excellency Sheikh Fahad bin Mohammed bin Jabor Al Thani expressed his sincere appreciation to the esteemed members of the Board of Directors, the valued shareholders, the representatives of the State’s regulatory authorities, and the external auditor for their presence, and conveyed his wishes for their continued progress and prosperity.