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: Board Decisions by Passing

The Board of Directors of the Islamic Arab Insurance Co. – SALAMA P.S.C will issue a Board Resolution by Circulation on 22 March 2024. This resolution is to approve the call for the Company’s Annual General Assembly and to establish its agenda, time, and location. The resolution will be signed by Khaled Barakat, the General Counsel of the company.

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Disclosure: Resignation of BOD member

On 11th March 2024, Mr. Ajit Joshi, a member of the Board of Directors of SALAMA - Public, expressed his wish to resign from the board for personal reasons. His resignation has been accepted by the board, appreciating his services during his tenure. The information was conveyed by Khaled Barakat, the General Counsel of the company, to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market.

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Disclosure: Preliminary financial results for the year of 2023

The preliminary results of the Public Joint Shareholders Company for the year ending 31st December 2023 are unaudited and unreviewed. The company in question is the Islamic Arab Insurance Co. - Salama, established on 29th April 1979. The paid-up, subscribed, and authorized capital of the company is AED 939,588,998. The Chairman of the Board is H.E. Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajeri and the CEO is Walter Jopp. Ernst & Young are the external auditors. The company is based on the 4th floor of the Spectrum Building, Oud Metha, Dubai.

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Disclosure: Press release

In 2023, the Islamic Arab Insurance Company, SALAMA, saw a 20% increase in insurance revenue to AED 1.11 billion and a rise in total assets to AED 3.70 billion. However, net operating profit dropped by 13% to AED 101.64 million, and a net loss of AED 43.45 million was reported, largely due to currency depreciation in Egypt and an unrecovered legacy fire insurance claim. Excluding these events, the company would have reported a profit of AED 20.60 million. SALAMA is focusing on customer-centric initiatives, operational and digital capabilities strengthening, and portfolio consolidations.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On February 14, 2024, the Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) PSC held a board meeting with six members in attendance via modern technology. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting on November 14, 2023. They also reviewed and approved the preliminary financial results for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2023, and discussed other general business matters. The meeting began at 3:00 pm and concluded at 4:00 pm. The authorized signatory of the meeting was Khaled Barakat, the General Counsel.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The Islamic Arab Insurance Company, SALAMA (PSC), has announced a board meeting to be held on 14th February 2024 at 3:00pm. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the previous board meeting held on 14th November 2023, discussing and approving the preliminary financial results for the fiscal year ended on 31st December 2023, and discussing other general matters. The announcement was made by the General Counsel, Khaled Barakat, on 9th February 2024.

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Disclosure: Clarification from the company

On February 6, 2024, the Islamic Arab Insurance Company - Salama (P.J.S.C.) issued a notice regarding the decrease in its stock price on the Dubai Financial Market. The company assured its investors that there are no undisclosed significant news or events causing this decline. It also stated its commitment to disclose any significant news promptly in line with legal and regulatory requirements. The company further noted that this decline is not specific to Salama but has affected several companies.

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Disclosure: Result of BOD meeting

On November 14, 2023, the Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) PSC held a board meeting with six members in attendance. The meeting had a quorum of 85.71%. During the meeting, the board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting and the financial statements for the third quarter ending on September 30, 2023. They also discussed other regular business matters. The meeting was concluded by Khaled Barakat, the General Counsel and Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the 3rd QTR of 2023

SALAMA, the UAE's largest Takaful solutions provider, reported a 19% increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2023, reaching AED 18.6 million. This is a significant rise from AED 15.6 million reported in the same period in 2022. The company also reported a 21% increase in revenue, amounting to AED 824.3 million. The growth is attributed to strategic initiatives such as enhanced underwriting, digital development, client portfolio expansion, and new partnership channels. Total assets saw a slight increase, and shareholder's investment income rose to AED 65.9 million. The company also adopted IFRS 17 standards to enhance financial reporting transparency.

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