UAE banks’ profits to rise in 2025, Moody’s warns returns to stay under pressure

The UAE’s biggest banks are enjoying stronger profits in 2025, but Moody’s Ratings warns that the good news comes with limits: returns on assets are set to remain under pressure as lower interest rates, rising provisioning charges and heavier tax burdens weigh on efficiency. The four largest lenders — First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial…