International Holding Company (IHC)

Sector: Diversified

Country: UAE

Since its founding in 1999, IHC has become one of the largest investment companies in the world. But IHC is far more than that it is a forward-thinking, proactive investment leader, creating dynamic value networks that go beyond the traditional holding company model to represent a new generation of investors.

IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving revenue of Dhs27.2bn — a 41.1 per cent increase compared to Dhs19.3bn in Q1 2024 — and a profit after tax of Dh4bn, with a net profit margin of 15.2 per cent. These results reflect the group’s continued momentum across its diversified verticals and reinforce its commitment to delivering enhanced shareholder value.

Total assets stood at Dh416.6bn as of March 31, compared to Dh401.8bn at the end of 2024. The increase highlights the goup’s ability to scale its diversified portfolio through strategic partnerships and targeted investments. Real estate and construction assets witnessed a 4.9 per cent increase year-on-year, reaching Dh170.7bn.

At the beginning of 2025, IHC, ADQ, and Modon launched the Gridora Infrastructure Platform a joint venture operating under Modon  to accelerate the delivery of strategic infrastructure projects across the UAE and globally.

On April 28, IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by dirhams. The coin will be fully regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and issued by the UAE’s largest bank, FAB (subject to regulatory approval).

The new stablecoin aims to revolutionise the ease of making payments and doing business both locally and globally, placing the UAE at the forefront of blockchain innovation and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.

Designed to enable seamless, secure, and verifiable payments across a wide range of everyday scenarios, the dirham-backed stablecoin will be used by individuals, businesses, and institutions. It will also support emerging digital use cases such as machine-to-machine transactions and AI-driven applications. IHC continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee welfare.

The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Lunate to explore enrolling employees in the Ghaf Benefits plan, enhancing support for its workforce. The company also had an active presence at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, where it led a delegation of key subsidiaries, fostering global dialogue and strategic partnerships.

In May, IHC announced plans to establish a new AI-driven reinsurance platform headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The platform, which is yet to be named,will provide critical underwriting capabilities supported by advanced AI technologies to accelerate growth in the Gulf region and support the evolution of regional capital markets.