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: Invitation of General Assembly

The Board of Directors of Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) invites shareholders to attend the General Assembly meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the company's headquarters in Dubai or via remote presence technology with video participation and electronic voting. The agenda includes: 1. Electing two Board Members to fill vacant seats until April 2026. 2. Discharging the resigned Board Members H.E. Saeed Mubarak AlHajeri (Chairman) and H.E. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz AlShehhi (Vice Chairman) from liability. 3. Approving the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Al Hashemi as a new Board Member, replacing Mr. Ajit Joshi, who resigned on March 11, 2024. Mr. Al Hashemi will serve until April 2026.

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Disclosure: Opens the nominations for BOD membership

The Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) PJSC has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors' membership. Shareholders can submit their applications from June 12, 2024, to June 22, 2024. Interested candidates must meet the nomination conditions and apply at the company’s main office in Dubai, including a brief resume and the type of membership they are seeking (non-executive independent or non-executive non-independent). Two board members will be elected, and the nomination period will last for 10 days as per regulatory requirements. Candidates must comply with the conditions outlined in the Federal Decree-Law on commercial companies and related governance guidelines.

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Disclosure: Resignation of BOD member

On June 6, 2024, H.E. Saeed Mubarak AlHajeri, Chairman of the Board, and H.E. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz AlShehhi, Vice Chairman of the Board, submitted their resignations from the company's Board of Directors due to personal and professional commitments. The Board has accepted their resignations, with Mr. AlHajeri continuing his duties until new candidates are elected and regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and shareholders are obtained. The Board expressed appreciation for their service and instructed management to complete the necessary legal requirements. The announcement was made by Khaled Barakat, General Counsel.

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Disclosure: Results of Board Decisions by Passing

On June 6, 2024, the Board of Directors of Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) approved several resolutions. The Chairman, H.E. Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, will resign effective from the date of the upcoming General Assembly meeting, where a new member will be elected to fill his position. He will continue his duties until then. Additionally, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, the Vice Chairman, resigned effective immediately. The Board has scheduled a General Assembly meeting for July 15, 2024, to elect two alternate members and approve the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Al Hashimi, who was appointed on May 24, 2024. The necessary regulatory approvals are being sought for this meeting. The resolution was approved by 72% of the Board members.

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Disclosure: Appointment of a BOD member

On May 24, 2024, Mr. Mohamed Alsayed Alhashmi was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Arab Insurance Company - Salama P.S.C. This appointment was made following his nomination by the Board of Directors and approval by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 1st QTR of 2024

The document is an unaudited review report and interim condensed consolidated financial statements for Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) PJSC and its subsidiaries as of 31 March 2024. The report provides an analysis of the financial status and performance of the company and its subsidiaries.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the 1st QTR of 2024

In Q1 2024, SALAMA, the UAE's largest Takaful solutions provider, reported a net profit of AED 17.58 million, marking a 118% increase from Q1 2023. The company's Takaful revenue expanded to AED 271.47 million, up from AED 265.23 million in Q1 2023. Net assets were reported at AED 3,600.39 million, while total equity decreased by 3.46% to AED 634.46 million, primarily due to currency value depreciation in Egypt. SALAMA also announced the launch of its new Abu Dhabi headquarters, indicating further market penetration within the UAE.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

The Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) PSC held a board meeting on 14 May 2024, attended by five members via modern technology, with a quorum of 71.43%. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 March 2024 and reviewed and approved the financial statements for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2024. Other regular business matters were also considered. The meeting was authorized by General Counsel Khaled Barakat.

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