Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
GULFNAV
AEG000601019
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

Gulf Navigation Holding (“the Company”) changed its legal form to Public Joint Stock Company and became Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC in October 2006. The Company is a holding company with shipping and maritime related activities undertaken through its subsidiaries.  The business areas encompass marine transportation of commodities, chartering of vessels, ship agencies, marine transport undertaken by special passengers and merchant contracts, clearing and forwarding services and container loading, unloading, discharging and packing services etc.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC is scheduled to meet on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes appointing a new Board member to fill a vacant female seat and addressing regular company matters and any other business. The notification is addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi. The notice is signed by Ali Abouda, the Chief Finance and Operations Officer of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.
The text is a formal communication from Ali Abouda, Chief Finance & Operation Officer of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). It discusses the activation of a capital increase for Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, which was approved during the company's General Assembly Meeting on March 13, 2025. The capital increase involves issuing mandatory convertible bonds worth AED 500,000,000 at AED 1.10 per bond, to be converted into shares within three months. These bonds are allocated exclusively to current shareholders, with major shareholders agreeing not to subscribe unless minor investors do not fully subscribe during the last two days of the subscription period. The company is completing the necessary requirements with the SCA and will announce the activation dates on the Dubai Financial Market once SCA approval is obtained.
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV), a maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved a net profit of 7.4 million dirhams, marking a return to profitability. Revenue increased to AED 28.5 million, a 110% rise from AED 13.6 million in Q2 2024. Gross profit was AED 6.2 million, compared to a gross loss of AED 12.5 million in the previous year, while direct costs decreased by 22% to AED 22.3 million. Cash and bank balances rose to AED 24.4 million from AED 5.2 million at the end of 2024. The improvements were attributed to higher vessel chartering activity, better fleet utilization, and cost discipline. CEO Ahmad Kilani highlighted the company's focus on fleet efficiency and financial management, as well as a strategic acquisition to enhance competitive capabilities and growth prospects.
On 14 August 2025, the Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting. During this meeting, they approved the interim financial statements for the six-month period ending on 30 June 2025. Additionally, they approved regular matters and any other business matters of the company. The communication was addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi. The letter was signed by Nader Muqbel, Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.
The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 14 August 2025, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes considering the approval of the company's interim financial statements for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025, as well as addressing regular matters and any other business. The notification is addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The letter is signed by Nader Muqbel, Investor Relations Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.
The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting on Thursday, 31 July 2025. During this meeting, they approved regular matters and other business-related issues of the company. The information was communicated by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority.
On July 31, 2025, Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC informed Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, about an increase in the permitted percentage of foreign ownership in the company’s capital. The limit has been raised from 49% to 100% according to Article 7 of the company's articles of association. The last trading date under the 49% limit will be August 1, 2025, and the new limit will take effect on August 4, 2025. This information was communicated by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director.
The text is a formal notification regarding a Board of Directors meeting for Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 31 July 2025, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes regular matters and any other business related to the company. The notification is addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The message is signed by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC is scheduled to meet on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes appointing a new Board member to fill a vacant female seat and addressing regular company matters and any other business. The notification is addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi. The notice is signed by Ali Abouda, the Chief Finance and Operations Officer of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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The text is a formal communication from Ali Abouda, Chief Finance & Operation Officer of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). It discusses the activation of a capital increase for Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, which was approved during the company's General Assembly Meeting on March 13, 2025. The capital increase involves issuing mandatory convertible bonds worth AED 500,000,000 at AED 1.10 per bond, to be converted into shares within three months. These bonds are allocated exclusively to current shareholders, with major shareholders agreeing not to subscribe unless minor investors do not fully subscribe during the last two days of the subscription period. The company is completing the necessary requirements with the SCA and will announce the activation dates on the Dubai Financial Market once SCA approval is obtained.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the 2nd QTR of 2025

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV), a maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved a net profit of 7.4 million dirhams, marking a return to profitability. Revenue increased to AED 28.5 million, a 110% rise from AED 13.6 million in Q2 2024. Gross profit was AED 6.2 million, compared to a gross loss of AED 12.5 million in the previous year, while direct costs decreased by 22% to AED 22.3 million. Cash and bank balances rose to AED 24.4 million from AED 5.2 million at the end of 2024. The improvements were attributed to higher vessel chartering activity, better fleet utilization, and cost discipline. CEO Ahmad Kilani highlighted the company's focus on fleet efficiency and financial management, as well as a strategic acquisition to enhance competitive capabilities and growth prospects.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On 14 August 2025, the Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting. During this meeting, they approved the interim financial statements for the six-month period ending on 30 June 2025. Additionally, they approved regular matters and any other business matters of the company. The communication was addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi. The letter was signed by Nader Muqbel, Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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