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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.

On May 14, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the successful completion of a live webcast session regarding their first-quarter financial results for 2025. This session, initially disclosed in a notification dated May 8, 2025, was held online at 1:00 p.m. Bahrain time. The presentation and script from the webcast are available for reference. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, and includes the company seal.

The document outlines that Amlak Finance PJSC has prepared a report in compliance with the SCA Board of Directors' Decision No. (32/R.M.) of 2019, which requires listed companies with accumulated losses of 20% or more of their paid-up capital to disclose relevant information. As of Q1 2025, Amlak's accumulated losses amount to AED 513 million, representing 34% of its paid-up capital. These losses primarily stem from the fair value loss of investment properties, which have been reduced from AED 2.3 billion in 2020 to AED 258 million in 2023. In 2024 and early 2025, losses from foreign currency translation reserves were reclassified to accumulated losses due to repatriation of funds from its Egyptian subsidiary to the UAE. Amlak is negotiating with financiers to exit the Common Terms Agreement to enhance operational flexibility and pursue growth opportunities. A repayment agreement has been reached, aiming to settle outstanding obligations by 2026 through asset sales. Shareholders approved this strategy in March and April 2025, allowing the sale of certain investment properties and investments outside the UAE. These actions are intended to address accumulated losses and strengthen Amlak's financial position.

Amlak Finance announced its financial results for Q1 2025, reporting a net profit after income tax of AED 28 million, a 4% increase from the previous year. The company's total assets are AED 2.42 billion, and it completed debt restructuring in March 2025. Total revenue increased by 15% to AED 76 million, while revenue from financing and investing activities decreased by 35% to AED 22 million. Operating costs decreased by 18% to AED 18 million, and the cost of distribution to financiers was reduced to AED 14 million. Amlak repaid AED 35 million to financiers and has settled 91% of its Islamic deposit liabilities. The company secured financier approval for a restated Common Terms Agreement and shareholder approval for the sale of plots in Ras Al Khor. Investments contributed AED 3 million in income during the quarter.

Amlak Finance PJSC and its subsidiaries have released a review report and condensed consolidated interim financial information for the three-month period ending on March 31, 2025. This report is unaudited.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 100,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 208,422,418 to 208,522,418, maintaining a 5.44% share of the total issued shares as of May 14, 2025. The board of directors decided on the purchase on March 24, 2024, and the approval was granted on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3053 USD per share, representing 0.003% of the issued capital. There are 174,736,965 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.