Dubai Islamic Bank

NMC Healthcare and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) have reached an out-of-court settlement to resolve all ongoing and pending litigation between them. The agreement includes a global settlement that addresses disputes arising from NMC Healthcare's previous administration and restructuring process. Under the terms of the settlement, DIB will receive cash and Holdco notes, making it an economic owner of NMC's new holding company, NMC Holdco SPV LTD. All parties will cease current proceedings without any admission of liability. The terms of the deal, including the settlement value, remain confidential.

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE's largest Islamic bank, has concluded its Annual General Assembly (AGA) with the approval of a 45% cash dividend for 2023. The bank's 2023 financial statements showed a record growth in profitability, including a 43% rise in total income to AED 20 billion, leading to the highest net profit in the bank's history of over AED 7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 26%. The bank's balance sheet also expanded to AED 314 billion. The AGA also approved the election and appointment of the bank’s Internal Sharia Supervision Committee for a three-year term ending in February 2027, the appointment of external auditors for 2024, and representatives for shareholders.

The Dubai Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C.) held its Annual General Assembly meeting on 27th February 2024. During this meeting, the shareholders approved several resolutions. They approved the Board of Directors’ report on the bank’s activities and financial position for the financial year ended 31st December 2023. The Auditor’s report for the same period was also approved. The Internal Sharia Supervision Committee's report regarding the bank's activities during the financial year ended 31st December 2023 was ratified. Finally, the bank's balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 were approved as well.

The Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has invited all shareholders to attend the Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on 27 February 2024. If a quorum is not reached, a second meeting will be scheduled for 5 March 2024. Shareholders can attend the AGM in person or remotely through a virtual platform. The agenda includes reviewing and ratifying the bank's activities, financial position, and auditor's report for the financial year ended 31/12/2023. Other items include the approval of cash dividends, the remuneration of the board, and the appointment of the External Auditors and members of the Internal Sharia Supervision Committee. Special resolutions to be considered include authorizing the board to issue senior Sukuk and other similar instruments, approving the issuance of Tier 2 and additional Tier 1 Sukuk, and amending the Articles of Association of the bank.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank was held on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 03:00 pm. During the meeting, the board discussed normal business activities that do not have an impact on the share price. The information was shared with Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, as well as Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, the CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The text is a letter from Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, dated 25th January 2024. The letter informs about a meeting of the Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank scheduled for 30th January 2024 at 3:00 pm. The letter also states that the meeting will discuss normal business topics that will not affect the share price. A copy of the letter is sent to Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, the CEO of Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The letter is signed by Mohamed Wahb, the Board Secretary of Dubai Islamic Bank.

On January 23, 2024, the Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank held a meeting. They ratified the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group for the financial year ended on December 31, 2023, recording a net profit of AED 7,009.9 million. The Board proposed a cash dividend of 45 fils per share to shareholders, subject to approval from the General Assembly. The General Assembly Meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2024, and a second meeting is planned for March 5, 2024, if the quorum is not achieved in the first meeting. The Board has delegated the Group Executive Officer of Dubai Islamic Bank to execute all necessary actions and procedures and to obtain necessary approvals from the competent regulatory authorities. The Board also discussed normal business activities that do not affect the share price.

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has reported a 43% YoY increase in total income to AED 20 billion for the full year 2023. The bank's net profit grew by 26% YoY to AED 7 billion, while its balance sheet expanded by 9% YoY to AED 314 billion. Asset quality improved to 5.4%, down 110 bps YoY. Shareholder returns also saw growth, with RoTE at 20%, up 300 bps YoY. The bank proposed a dividend of 45%, pending shareholder approval at the AGM. Other highlights include a 12% YoY increase in net financing and sukuk investments to AED 268 billion, and a 34% decrease in impairment charges to AED 1,396 million. The bank's liquidity remains healthy with LCR at 188.7%.

The Auditor's report and consolidated financial statements for Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. for the year ending 31 December 2023 are currently pending approval from the Central Bank of UAE and adoption by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.