Mashreq appoints Xi Liang as head of Artificial Intelligence
A visionary AI executive with over 15 years of experience across banking, retail, healthcare, and consulting, Xi specializes in building responsible, scalable AI systems that deliver tangible business outcomes. Her career includes leadership roles at Judo Bank and Endeavour Group, advisory work at McKinsey & Company, and foundational AI research at IBM, where she was awarded four patents and published in top-tier journals.
Commenting on Xi's appointment, Mohamed Abdel Razek, Group Head of Transformation, Technology, and Information at Mashreq, said: 'We are pleased to welcome Xi to Mashreq at a pivotal moment in our AI journey. Her exceptional expertise in developing enterprise-scale AI solutions, combined with her commitment to ethical and explainable AI, will play a critical role in strengthening our technology leadership. Xi's experience in driving innovation and building world-class AI teams aligns perfectly with our vision to deliver transformative banking experiences for our clients.'
In her new role, Xi will lead the development and implementation of Mashreq's AI initiatives across all business units. This includes advancing generative AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
Xi Liang, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Mashreq, added: 'I am excited to join Mashreq, an organization renowned for its culture of innovation and ambition to lead in digital banking. Together, we have a unique opportunity to harness the power of AI to create meaningful, customer-centric solutions while setting new standards for responsible AI in financial services. I look forward to collaborating with Mashreq's talented teams to drive the next wave of intelligent transformation.'
Xi holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Melbourne, where her research contributed to advancements in machine learning and AI applications. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution and holds multiple certifications in cloud computing, AI governance, and data science from leading global providers.
Mashreq welcomes Xi Liang to its team and is confident that her expertise will be instrumental in shaping the bank's AI strategy and driving sustainable innovation in the financial industry.
About Mashreq
Mashreq is almost a half-century old, yet proudly thinks like a challenger, startup, and innovator. Mashreq pioneered key innovations and developments in banking, starting with entry-level digital-first customers all the way to powering some of the region's most prominent corporations and wealth accounts.
The bank's mandate is to help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering through the highs and lows to help them achieve their goals and unlock their vision of success.
Reassuringly present in major financial centres of the world, Mashreq's home and global HQ remains in the Middle East, offering services whenever and wherever opportunity takes its customers. Mashreq has been recognized as the fastest-growing Middle East brand, by Banking 500 rankings for 2024 by Brand Finance.
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Despite a more moderated rate environment and evolving global dynamics, we continued to deliver robust results—underpinned by strong client activity, a diversified earnings profile, and our unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency, and value creation. Our investment strategy remains sharply focused on future-proofing the organization. We are making measured yet impactful investments in upgrading our technology infrastructure, expanding our digital and international presence, and forming strategic partnerships that allow us to deliver best-in-class client experiences across all segments. These efforts are designed not just to enhance competitiveness but to embed long-term resilience and scalability into our operations. At the same time, we have maintained strict cost discipline. Our ability to absorb continued investment—without compromising our industry-leading cost-to-income ratio of 30%—speaks to the strength of our operational model and our relentless focus on efficiency. Our strategic expansion into high-growth markets such as Pakistan, Türkiye and Oman, along with our entry into GIFT City in India, marks a pivotal step in building Mashreq's global relevance and connectivity. These initiatives are aligned with our ambition to support cross-border capital flows and to serve our clients across key economic corridors with tailored, high-impact financial solutions. As we look ahead, our priorities remain clear: to scale responsibly, partner strategically, and invest intelligently—delivering long-term value to our shareholders while continuing to lead with innovation, discipline, and purpose. Income Statement Highlights (AED mn) Quarterly Trend 1H Δ % 2Q 1Q 2Q Δ % Net Interest Income & Income from Islamic Financing 3,961 4,226 -6% 1,995 1,967 2,082 1% -4% Fees & Commission 644 884 -27% 296 348 336 -15% -12% Investment Income 213 137 55% 100 112 70 -11% 44% Insurance, FX & Other Income 1,370 881 56% 676 694 499 -3% 36% Non-Interest Income 2,226 1,902 17% 1,072 1,154 904 -7% 19% Total Operating Income 6,187 6,127 1% 3,067 3,120 2,986 -2% 3% Operating Expenses -1,866 -1,673 12% -948 -918 -834 3% 14% Operating Profit 4,321 4,454 -3% 2,119 2,202 2,152 -4% -2% Impairment Allowance -245 45 -645% -144 -101 83 42% -274% Net Profit Before Tax 4,076 4,499 -9% 1,975 2,101 2,234 -6% -12% Tax -604 -447 35% -295 -309 -223 -5% 32% Net Profit after Tax 3,472 4,052 -14% 1,680 1,792 2,011 -6% -16% Non-Controlling Interest -68 -50 37% -32 -36 -16 -11% 101% Profit attributable to Owners of the Parent 3,404 4,003 -15% 1,648 1,756 1,995 -6% -17% EPS (AED) 16.4 19.7 -17% 7.9 8.5 9.9 -7% -21% Key Metrics (%) 1H Δ bps 2Q 1Q 2Q Δ bps 2025 2024 YoY 2025 2025 2024 QoQ YoY Cost to Income Ratio 30% 27% 286 31% 29% 28% 149 297 Return on Assets 2.4% 3.3% -86 2.3% 2.5% 3.2% -23 -93 Return on Equity 20% 28% -743 19% 21% 27% -140 -796 Note: Figures may not add up due to rounding differences Net Interest Income rose 1% quarter-on-quarter but declined 6% year-on-year due to a 61bps contraction in NIM to 3.2%, which was driven by a 100bps rate cut by UAE Central Bank. Non-Interest Income representing 36% of Total Operating Income witnessed a 17% year-on-year growth in H1 2025 to AED 2.2 billion supported by strong growth in investment (+55% year-on-year) and other income (+56% year-on-year). Total Operating Income increased by 1% to AED 6.2 billion in H1 2025 supported by non-interest income and double-digit growth in the loan and advances. Operating expenses grew by 11.5%, reflecting continued investment in digital innovation and strategic business expansion. Impairment allowances remained low at AED 245 million in H1 2025 (cost of credit of 36bps), reflecting the strong quality of the loan book and underwriting standards. Income tax expense of AED 604 million in H1 2025 up by 35% year-on-year impacted the net profit after tax, which saw a decline of 14% to reach AED 3.5 billion in H1 2025, with a strong ROE of 20%. Balance Sheet Highlights (AED mn) Jun Jun Δ % Jun Mar Dec Δ % 2025 2024 YoY 2025 2025 2024 QoQ YTD Loan to Customers 134,120 113,827 18% 134,120 125,817 124,758 7% 8% Loans to Banks 63,047 49,142 28% 63,047 55,266 52,272 14% 21% Investments 36,704 39,198 -6% 36,704 37,578 36,422 -2% 1% Cash & Due from Central Bank 46,096 37,572 23% 46,096 41,423 40,593 11% 14% Other Assets 13,518 13,464 0% 13,518 12,467 13,258 8% 2% Investments in Properties 150 264 -43% 150 152 152 -1% -1% Total Assets 293,635 253,467 16% 293,635 272,703 267,453 8% 10% Customer Deposits 177,645 153,964 15% 177,645 171,442 160,940 4% 10% Balances due to banks 48,534 41,421 17% 48,534 42,905 43,374 13% 12% Loans and Sukuk 5,202 4,604 13% 5,202 3,613 3,903 44% 33% Other Liabilities 21,600 19,114 13% 21,600 19,397 19,381 11% 11% Repo 3,659 1,109 230% 3,659 - 2,076 - 76% Minority Interest 1,120 1,003 12% 1,120 1,078 1,067 4% 5% Total Equity 35,876 32,252 11% 35,876 34,269 36,713 5% -2% Total Equity & Liabilities 293,635 253,467 16% 293,635 272,703 267,453 8% 10% . YoY% Key Metrics (%) Jun Jun Δ bps Jun Mar Dec Δ bps 2025 2024 YoY 2025 2025 2024 QoQ YTD CAR (Capital Adequacy Ratio - Basel III) 17.5% 19.5% (190) 17.5% 18.5% 17.5% (90) 5 CET1 (Common Equity Tier 1) ratio 14.8% 15.7% (90) 14.8% 15.4% 14.5% (64) 30 Tier 1 Ratio 16.2% 17.3% (115) 16.2% 16.9% 16.0% (78) 16 Note: Figures may not add up due to rounding differences Total Assets grew to AED 294 billion in H1 2025, marking a 16% year-on-year and 10% year-to-date increase, due to continued credit growth and liquidity optimization The growth in the balance sheet is supported by year-on-year growth in total assets of wholesale banking segment by 23% to AED 161 billion and retail banking segment by 12% to AED 35 billion Customer Deposits increased 15% year-on-year to AED 177 billion with CASA accounting for 69% of total deposits NPL Ratio stood at 1.2% and remained the lowest in the industry Strong capitalization in H1 2025 with Capital Adequacy Ratio of 17.5%, CET1 ratio of 14.8% and Tier 1 ratio of 16.2%, however slightly impacted by strong credit growth resulting in increased Risk Weighted Assets Looking Ahead Mashreq's first-half performance in 2025 reaffirmed the strength of its diversified business model, the trust it commands across domestic and international markets, and its disciplined approach to strategic execution. Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, the Bank will remain focused on driving innovation-led growth, enhancing customer experience across all segments, and expanding its presence in priority markets. Recent entries into Turkey and Oman mark the beginning of a broader regional expansion strategy, with Mashreq aiming to deepen its international footprint through a targeted, client-centric approach. Supported by a strong capital and liquidity base, Mashreq is well-positioned to deliver sustainable and balanced growth, while preserving its leading asset quality and continuing to generate superior returns for shareholders. Awards: Ranked #23 on the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Listed Companies 2025 The Banker – Top 1000 World Banks Best Performing Bank in the UAE for the 3rd consecutive year #1 in the Middle East for Return on Capital (3rd consecutive year) #1 in the Middle East for Return on Assets (2nd consecutive year) S&P Global Market Intelligence Best-performing publicly traded bank in the Middle East in 2025 MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards Excellence in Sustainable Investment – Corporate & Investment Banking Group Best Compliance and Regulatory Initiative – Eagle Eye Platform Asian Banking & Finance Awards New Consumer Lending Product of the Year - UAE Customer Experience Initiative of the Year - UAE Digital Transformation of the Year - UAE Open Banking Initiative of the Year - UAE Insurance Product Innovation of the Year - UAE Private Bank of the Year – UAE Wealth Management Platform of the Year – UAE SME Bank of the Year – UAE SME Digital Innovation of the Year – UAE Global Finance Top Financial Innovation for 2025 - Pulse Mobile App Euromoney Awards for Excellence The Middle East's Best Bank for Large Corporates The Middle East's Best Digital Bank for Large Corporates The Middle East's Best Bank for Homeowners Bahrain's Best International Bank Bahrain's Best Bank for Large Corporates The UAE's Best Bank for Large Corporates The UAE's Best Bank for Homeowners Euromoney Private Banking Award for 2025 United Arab Emirates' Best for Family Office Services for the 2nd consecutive year. Euromoney Trade Finance Survey: Best Trade Finance Bank in the Middle East Best Trade Finance Bank in Qatar Best Trade Finance Bank for Products, Client Service, and Islamic trade finance products in the Middle East Best Trade Finance Bank for Products in Bahrain Best Trade Finance Bank for Products, Technology and Client Service in Qatar Disclaimer: This document has been prepared by Mashreq Bank PSC ('Mashreq') solely for informational purposes. The views, statements, and data presented herein do not represent a public offer or invitation to subscribe to, purchase, or sell any financial instruments or securities. Furthermore, this document should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any financial product. It is not intended for distribution in any jurisdiction where such dissemination would violate applicable laws or regulations. 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