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The Annual General Assembly Meeting of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC ("Tabreed") took place on March 25, 2025. During this meeting, shareholders approved a special resolution authorizing the company's Board of Directors to issue non-convertible bonds, sukuk, or similar instruments. The issuance can be conducted directly or through a special purpose vehicle, in one or more tranches, with a total nominal value not exceeding USD 2 billion or its equivalent in other currencies. The Board of Directors is also authorized to determine the date of issuance and other related terms.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will adjust its Equity Futures Contracts for AIRARABIA following the shareholders' approval of a cash dividend payment of AED 0.25 per share. This adjustment will take effect on March 26, 2025, the Ex-Day for the dividend distribution. The contracts being adjusted include AIRARB FUT for April, May, and June 2025. The price adjustments involve multiplying the previous day's settlement price by an adjustment ratio of 0.928161 to determine the new prices for trading on March 26, 2025, which will serve as the reference prices. Further details are available on the DFM website. The information is subject to change and should not replace the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced an adjustment to its Equity Futures Contracts for "DU" due to a cash dividend payment of AED 0.34 per share approved by "DU" shareholders. Effective March 26, 2025, the adjustment affects the futures contracts for April, May, and June 2025. The price adjustment involves a ratio of 0.958537, affecting the previous day's settlement prices, which will be used as reference prices for trading on March 26, 2025. This announcement is available on the DFM website, and any changes are subject to the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

Al Salam Bank in Bahrain has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for its Shari’a Audit Department for the second consecutive time. This certification, awarded by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, makes Al Salam Bank the first Islamic bank in Bahrain to receive this recognition. The certification highlights the bank's commitment to global quality management standards and reflects the efforts of its Shari’a Audit Department in maintaining high professional standards. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is a renowned standard for quality management, ensuring improved performance, quality control, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Mr. Ehab Ahmed, Deputy CEO of Corporate Affairs at Al Salam Bank, expressed satisfaction with the achievement, emphasizing the bank's dedication to adopting best practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing quality banking services.

The company will announce the results of its Board meeting from March 21, 2025, once it receives regulatory approval for its financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024.

Amlak Finance announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. The company reported a net profit of AED 52 million, a decrease from AED 259 million in 2023. Total assets stood at AED 2.6 billion. Revenues from financing and investing activities increased by 10% to AED 135 million, while total revenue decreased by 23% to AED 347 million. Operating costs were reduced by 20% to AED 119 million. Amlak successfully reduced financiers' debt exposure by AED 757 million through debt settlement arrangements, resulting in a net gain of AED 45 million. An agreement was reached with six financiers on a repayment plan for an outstanding balance of AED 971 million. The company settled 91% of its Islamic deposit liabilities. In Egypt, the devaluation of the Egyptian Pound affected the financial position, while investments in Saudi Arabia generated an income of AED 9 million.

Amlak Finance PJSC and its subsidiaries have released their consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024.