Islamic Arab Insurance Company

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Ticker/ISIN
SALAMA
AEI000301012
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Islamic Arab Insurance Company

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (Salama) (“the Company”) is a public shareholding company, registered in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and operates through various branches in the UAE. The principal activity of the Company is the writing of all classes of general takaful and family takaful business, in accordance with Islamic Shari’a principles.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Islamic Arab Insurance Company

Salama, a leading regional Takaful provider, reported AED 256 million in revenue for Q1 2025, showcasing strong performance in a challenging environment. The company's total assets reached AED 3.164 billion, with an increase in equity due to the appreciation of the Algerian Dinar and Egyptian Pound. Although net profit for Q1 2025 was AED 0.39 million, compared to AED 17.6 million in Q1 2024, the previous year's profit included a one-off gain. Excluding this, core performance remained resilient. Total comprehensive income improved to AED 4.07 million from a loss of AED 23.1 million in the same period last year, driven by favorable foreign currency adjustments. Salama's outlook was affirmed by S&P Global Ratings with a 'BBB-' rating and a Developing outlook, indicating potential for sustainable growth. The company is focused on sustainable growth, strategic renewal, and transformation under the leadership of Group CEO Mohamed Ali Boubane, emphasizing disciplined underwriting, operational excellence, and digital innovation.
Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (Salama) PJSC and its subsidiaries have released their review report and interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending on March 31, 2025. These statements are unaudited.
The Board of Directors of the Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) held a meeting on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 2:00 PM. During the meeting, the Board discussed and approved the company's financial statement for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2025, along with regular matters and any other business. The meeting was communicated by Motaz Kraishan, the Board Secretary.
A meeting of the Board of Directors for the Islamic Arab Insurance Company – SALAMA (P.S.C) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 2:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting includes discussing the company's financial statement for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2025, along with regular matters and any other business. The notice is addressed to Mr. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The letter is signed by Motaz Kraishan, the Board Secretary.
The Islamic Arab Insurance Company – SALAMA held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at its headquarters in Dubai, with options for remote participation. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Fahad Al Qassim and had a quorum of 32.3808% of the total capital, with 4.4414% authenticity and 27.9394% proxy. The assembly approved several resolutions, including the appointment of Mr. Ahmad Abdelrahim as the AGM Secretary and Mr. Mohamed Shaaban as a Vote Collector. It also approved the Board of Director’s Report, Auditor’s Report, Sharia Supervisory Committee Report, and the Company’s Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the year ending 31 December 2024. Additionally, the appointment of new members to the Internal Sharia Supervision Committee was approved, pending Central Bank approval. The recommendation of the Board of Directors not to distribute dividends to shareholders was also approved.
The Annual General Assembly Meeting of the Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) has been postponed due to a lack of quorum. The rescheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 03:00 PM. Participants can attend either physically at the company's headquarters in Dubai or electronically via remote access technology, which will include livestream video, audio, and electronic voting on decisions.
Salama, a regional insurer listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has appointed Mohamed Ali Bouabane as the new Group CEO. Bouabane, previously CEO of AIG GCC & North Africa, brings over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, having worked in Canada, Dubai, and Hong Kong. His expertise in risk management, digital transformation, and market expansion is expected to aid Salama's growth and digital innovation. Chairman Fahad AlQassim expressed confidence in Bouabane's ability to drive the company's success and enhance customer value. Bouabane, whose appointment is effective immediately, aims to lead Salama in delivering innovative insurance solutions and strengthening its market leadership. Salama is a leading provider of Shariah-compliant Takaful solutions, recognized for its customer-centric approach and diverse range of insurance products in the UAE, Egypt, and Algeria.
SALAMA has issued a clarifying disclosure regarding the approval of proxies in accordance with Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 40 of the Corporate Governance Manual. Shareholders eligible to attend the general assembly can delegate a representative, who is not a board member, company employee, or securities brokerage company employee, through a written power of attorney. This document must explicitly state the proxy's right to attend and vote at the assembly. The proxy cannot represent shareholders holding more than 5% of the company's issued capital. Legal representatives must represent those lacking legal capacity. The shareholder's signature on the power of attorney must be approved by a Notary Public, a commercial chamber or economic department, a licensed bank or company with which the agent has an account, or any entity licensed to perform attestation. The proxy form should include the shareholder's and brokerage firm's contact details. For further inquiries, contact SALAMA at the provided phone number or email address.

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Disclosure: Press release

Salama, a leading regional Takaful provider, reported AED 256 million in revenue for Q1 2025, showcasing strong performance in a challenging environment. The company's total assets reached AED 3.164 billion, with an increase in equity due to the appreciation of the Algerian Dinar and Egyptian Pound. Although net profit for Q1 2025 was AED 0.39 million, compared to AED 17.6 million in Q1 2024, the previous year's profit included a one-off gain. Excluding this, core performance remained resilient. Total comprehensive income improved to AED 4.07 million from a loss of AED 23.1 million in the same period last year, driven by favorable foreign currency adjustments. Salama's outlook was affirmed by S&P Global Ratings with a 'BBB-' rating and a Developing outlook, indicating potential for sustainable growth. The company is focused on sustainable growth, strategic renewal, and transformation under the leadership of Group CEO Mohamed Ali Boubane, emphasizing disciplined underwriting, operational excellence, and digital innovation.

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Disclosure: Detailed Analysis Accumulated Losses

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 1st QTR of 2025

Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (Salama) PJSC and its subsidiaries have released their review report and interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending on March 31, 2025. These statements are unaudited.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) held a meeting on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 2:00 PM. During the meeting, the Board discussed and approved the company's financial statement for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2025, along with regular matters and any other business. The meeting was communicated by Motaz Kraishan, the Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

A meeting of the Board of Directors for the Islamic Arab Insurance Company – SALAMA (P.S.C) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 2:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting includes discussing the company's financial statement for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2025, along with regular matters and any other business. The notice is addressed to Mr. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The letter is signed by Motaz Kraishan, the Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: Resolutions of General Assembly

The Islamic Arab Insurance Company – SALAMA held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at its headquarters in Dubai, with options for remote participation. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Fahad Al Qassim and had a quorum of 32.3808% of the total capital, with 4.4414% authenticity and 27.9394% proxy. The assembly approved several resolutions, including the appointment of Mr. Ahmad Abdelrahim as the AGM Secretary and Mr. Mohamed Shaaban as a Vote Collector. It also approved the Board of Director’s Report, Auditor’s Report, Sharia Supervisory Committee Report, and the Company’s Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the year ending 31 December 2024. Additionally, the appointment of new members to the Internal Sharia Supervision Committee was approved, pending Central Bank approval. The recommendation of the Board of Directors not to distribute dividends to shareholders was also approved.

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Disclosure: Postponing General Assembly

The Annual General Assembly Meeting of the Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) has been postponed due to a lack of quorum. The rescheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 03:00 PM. Participants can attend either physically at the company's headquarters in Dubai or electronically via remote access technology, which will include livestream video, audio, and electronic voting on decisions.

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Disclosure: Press release

Salama, a regional insurer listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has appointed Mohamed Ali Bouabane as the new Group CEO. Bouabane, previously CEO of AIG GCC & North Africa, brings over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, having worked in Canada, Dubai, and Hong Kong. His expertise in risk management, digital transformation, and market expansion is expected to aid Salama's growth and digital innovation. Chairman Fahad AlQassim expressed confidence in Bouabane's ability to drive the company's success and enhance customer value. Bouabane, whose appointment is effective immediately, aims to lead Salama in delivering innovative insurance solutions and strengthening its market leadership. Salama is a leading provider of Shariah-compliant Takaful solutions, recognized for its customer-centric approach and diverse range of insurance products in the UAE, Egypt, and Algeria.

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Disclosure: Integrated report for the year 2024

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Disclosure: Invitation of General Assembly

SALAMA has issued a clarifying disclosure regarding the approval of proxies in accordance with Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 40 of the Corporate Governance Manual. Shareholders eligible to attend the general assembly can delegate a representative, who is not a board member, company employee, or securities brokerage company employee, through a written power of attorney. This document must explicitly state the proxy's right to attend and vote at the assembly. The proxy cannot represent shareholders holding more than 5% of the company's issued capital. Legal representatives must represent those lacking legal capacity. The shareholder's signature on the power of attorney must be approved by a Notary Public, a commercial chamber or economic department, a licensed bank or company with which the agent has an account, or any entity licensed to perform attestation. The proxy form should include the shareholder's and brokerage firm's contact details. For further inquiries, contact SALAMA at the provided phone number or email address.

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