Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors. The nomination period will start on March 3, 2026, and end on March 12, 2026. Shareholders who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications either at the company's main office located at the Dubai World Trade Centre or online through the Dubai Financial Market platform. Each application must include a brief profile of the nominee, indicating whether the nomination is for an executive, non-executive, or independent position. There are nine board seats available for nomination. The nomination period will last for ten days, in accordance with the relevant governance guidelines.

The Board of Directors of Dubai Financial Market Company invites shareholders to attend the Annual General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at 3:00 PM. The meeting will be held both in person at the Trading Hall, Dubai Financial Market, Dubai World Trade Center, and electronically. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the Board of Directors’ report, the external auditor’s report, and the Fatwa and Sharia Supervisory Board’s report for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. The meeting will also address the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account, appoint the Fatwa and Sharia Supervisory Board for 2026, consider a cash dividend distribution of 6.5% of the share capital, approve directors' remuneration, and discharge or terminate the Board of Directors from liabilities for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, with consideration for any necessary legal actions.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced that trading will be suspended on Monday, 2 March 2026, and Tuesday, 3 March 2026, following a decision by the UAE Capital Markets Authority to close the UAE capital markets. Market participants are encouraged to monitor official announcements from the UAE Capital Markets Authority and the DFM for any further updates.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) released a weekly summary of Regulated Short Sell transactions for the period from February 23 to February 27, 2026. During this period, Emirates NBD PJSC had a short sell trade volume of 500 with a trade value of AED 18,625. Emaar Properties PJSC had a short sell trade volume of 5,000 with a trade value of AED 86,000, while EMAAR Development PJSC had a short sell trade volume of 10,000 with a trade value of AED 202,625. For more details on Regulated Short Selling, refer to the DFM Market Rules and related documentation available on their website. The announcement is also accessible on the DFM website. A disclaimer notes that the information may change and DFM is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this data.

Nasdaq Dubai has listed Mashreq's USD 500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond issuance, marking the first UAE bank capital transaction of 2026. The issuance attracted significant investor interest, with an orderbook peaking at USD 2.1 billion, and was geographically diverse, with 67% of demand from the MENA region, 22% from Europe, and 8% from Asia. The bonds were rated A3 by Moody’s and A by S&P and Fitch, all with a stable outlook, and were priced at a 6.25% annual coupon. This transaction strengthens Mashreq's Tier 1 capital position and reflects investor confidence in the bank's credit fundamentals. It also underscores the growing momentum in the regional fixed income markets and highlights Nasdaq Dubai's role as a leading hub for such instruments. The listing was marked by a bell-ringing ceremony attended by key representatives from Mashreq and Nasdaq Dubai.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced an adjustment to its Equity Futures Contracts for EMIRATES NBD PJSC due to a shareholder-approved cash dividend of AED 1.00 per share. This adjustment will take effect on February 26, 2026, which is the ex-dividend date. The affected contracts include ENBD futures for March, April, and May 2026. The price adjustment involves multiplying the previous day's settlement price by an adjustment ratio of 0.972452, resulting in new reference prices for trading on February 26, 2026. Further details are available on the DFM website. The information is subject to change and should be cross-referenced with the DFM Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.