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A meeting of the Board of Directors of Mashreq Bank PJSC is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:00 am. The agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 11, 2025, discussion of normal business activities, and any other business matters. The notice is issued by Shaima Al Obeidli, the Head of Corporate Governance & Group Company Secretary, with a copy sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

GFH Financial Group has announced the acquisition of 5,200,000 treasury shares, increasing its total holding of treasury shares from 372,831,527 (representing 9.728% of total issued shares) to 378,031,527 (representing 9.864% of total issued shares) as of January 15, 2026. The decision to purchase these shares was made by the company's board of directors on March 2, 2025, and received approval from the relevant authority on October 20, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.579, and the shares purchased represent 0.136% of the issued capital. There are 5,227,856 shares remaining for purchase. Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, is the authorized signatory for this announcement.

The Dubai Financial Market has released the expiry settlement prices for equity futures contracts expiring in January 2026. The settlement prices for various contracts are listed, with details including the contract series code, expiry settlement price in AED, and contract ID (ISIN). The announcement is available on the DFM website. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and advises consulting the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation for official guidance.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 6,188,481 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 366,643,046 (representing 9.566% of total issued shares) to 372,831,527 (representing 9.728% of total issued shares) as of January 14, 2026. The decision to purchase was made at a board meeting on March 2, 2025, and received authority approval on October 20, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.580, and the purchased shares represent 0.161% of the issued capital. There are 10,427,856 shares remaining to be purchased. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Dubai P.S.C. is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at 9 a.m. The agenda includes approving the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10 December 2025, approving the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2025, and related resolutions. Additionally, the agenda for the Annual General Meeting, including special resolutions, the date and venue, and the expected date of publishing the invitation, subject to approval from relevant authorities, will be discussed. The letter is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, and is signed by Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Jaziri, Board Secretary. A copy is also sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, met with UNEP's Cool Coalition team at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 to discuss strengthening their partnership. The meeting covered promoting district cooling globally, supporting UNEP initiatives, and raising awareness of sustainable cooling solutions. They explored cooperation in technical support, training, and sustainable business models for district cooling services. These discussions align with the Cool Coalition’s Global Cooling Pledge, launched at COP28, which aims to expand sustainable cooling solutions in participating countries. The meeting emphasized international partnerships to accelerate the adoption of sustainable cooling solutions and support global climate change efforts. Bin Shafar highlighted the importance of district cooling in achieving energy efficiency and a carbon-free future, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and climate action.

GFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of 3,210,813 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 363,432,233 (9.483% of total issued shares) to 366,643,046 (9.566% of total issued shares) as of January 13, 2026. The decision to purchase was made by the board of directors on March 2, 2025, and received authority approval on October 20, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.577, and the shares purchased represent 0.084% of the issued capital. There are 16,616,337 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has partnered with Solidarity Bahrain, a major insurance company in Bahrain, to introduce a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service for car insurance. This new feature allows clients to pay for insurance in monthly installments without additional documentation. The service provides instant approval and direct payment to Solidarity, enhancing the insurance experience and offering financial flexibility. The partnership reflects both companies' commitment to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions, aligning with the digital transformation in the insurance sector in Bahrain.