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The disclosure provides guidance on appointing proxies for attending the General Assembly Meeting as per Article 40 of the Corporate Governance Manual. Shareholders can appoint a proxy, excluding Board members, company employees, or securities brokerage firm employees, with a special authenticated proxy allowing attendance and voting. A proxy representing multiple shareholders cannot exceed 5% of the company's issued share capital in voting rights. Shareholders without legal capacity are represented by lawful representatives. The proxy form must include the shareholder's signature approved by a Notary Public, a commercial chamber, a licensed bank, a UAE financial market, or any licensed signature attestation entity. Shareholders must provide a valid Emirates ID or passport copy for themselves and the proxyholder, along with the proxy form containing contact details of both the shareholder and the attesting entity. For corporate proxyholders, a representative can be delegated through a Board resolution, with necessary documents like Power of Attorney and trade license. The proxy form must include the proxyholder's ID or passport copy and contact details. This disclosure is for guidance, allowing shareholders to define proxy powers and limitations, ensuring the signature on the proxy form matches the attested one. For further inquiries, contact details are provided.

Aramex PJSC has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors from March 23, 2026, to April 1, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply by submitting their applications either at the company's premises in Dubai or via email. Applicants must include their CV, a completed application form from the company's website, and, if applicable, an official letter from a legal entity they represent. The application form requires candidates to commit to relevant legal and company regulations and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Nine board members will be elected. The nomination period is ten days, and candidates cannot transfer their nomination to another person after the deadline. Candidate information will be published on April 9, 2026, and shared with relevant authorities.

Aramex PJSC's Board of Directors invites shareholders to attend their Annual General Assembly Meeting on April 13, 2026, at 14:00, which will be held virtually and in-person at their Dubai premises. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the Board's report, the auditor's report, the company's financial statements, and the decision not to distribute dividends for 2025. Shareholders will also consider the Board's remuneration proposal, absolve or dismiss the Board and auditors from liability, appoint new auditors for 2026, and ratify the appointment of new Board members. Additionally, the meeting will address the approval of the Board Members’ Remuneration Policy and the election of Board members for the next three years. Special resolutions include amending the Articles of Association to comply with recent governance amendments and making non-material corrections. Shareholders may delegate representatives to attend the meeting under specific conditions.

The Union Cooperative Society is inviting its shareholder members to attend the annual general meeting for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2025. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 4 PM. Members can participate either electronically via the link www.smartagm.ae or attend in person at the Dubai Chamber building on Baniyas Street, Dubai. The agenda includes approving the minutes of the previous meeting, reviewing and approving the board's report on the cooperative's activities and financial status for 2025, reviewing the auditor's report, discussing and approving the financial statements and profit distribution proposal, discharging the board and auditors from liability, appointing an external auditor for 2026, and considering the transition to a public joint-stock company. Members will receive SMS notifications with their membership number and meeting link. Those attending remotely must register on the provided link to receive a username and password. Registration is open a week before the meeting and will continue until it starts, provided that the members' information is accurate and up-to-date.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The meeting will address the financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

On March 18, 2026, a board meeting of the National Cement Company was held with full attendance of its seven board members. During the meeting, several key decisions were made: the minutes from the previous meeting were approved; the audited financial statements for 2025 were approved; it was decided to convene the Annual General Meeting after obtaining necessary approvals; a recommendation was made to the General Assembly of shareholders to distribute cash dividends for 2025 at a rate of 25% of the nominal value of the shares, totaling 89,700,000 dirhams or 25 fils per share; and the company's business was discussed. The meeting was disclosed by the General Manager, Mohammed Abdulla Ahmed Al Ghurair, and communicated to the securities and commodities authority.