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On 12 March 2025, Watania International Holding (PJSC) held a Board of Directors meeting. The meeting started at 2:30 PM. The board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, but the disclosure of these statements is pending final approval from regulators concerning the financials of the operating subsidiaries. Additionally, the board decided to invite the Annual General Assembly to convene after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals. Routine business matters were also discussed. The meeting details were signed by Nawal Ma’ally, the Board Secretary, on the same date.

Shuaa Capital PSC, a licensed financial investment company regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority, announced that its Board of Directors has approved several resolutions via circulation. These include agreements with related parties for the subscription of convertible bonds to be issued by the company, subject to final approval by the Securities and Commodities Authority. The agreements involve: 1. Eshraq Investments PSC subscribing to convertible bonds worth AED 50 million. 2. Al Baher Real Estate Development LLC subscribing to convertible bonds worth AED 25 million. 3. United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC subscribing to convertible bonds worth AED 10 million. The total value of the new convertible bonds to be issued is AED 85 million.

Al Ramz Capital LLC has been appointed as a liquidity provider for Fertiglobe PLC, a major exporter of urea and ammonia and the largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in the MENA region. Starting March 13, 2025, Al Ramz will begin trading Fertiglobe shares following regulatory approvals. Al Ramz is a licensed market maker with over 25 years of experience in UAE capital markets, known for enhancing liquidity and trading efficiency. Founded in 1998, Al Ramz is a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, offering various financial services, including asset management and market making.

Al Ramz Capital LLC, located in Dubai, UAE, announced its appointment as a liquidity provider for ADNOC Gas PLC, a major gas processing company listed in Abu Dhabi. This role will commence on March 12, 2025, following regulatory approvals. Al Ramz, with over 25 years of experience in UAE capital markets, is a licensed market maker on both the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The company is recognized for enhancing liquidity by enriching order books, reducing trading spreads, minimizing price volatility, and increasing trading volumes. Founded in 1998, Al Ramz is a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, offering services such as asset management, corporate finance, brokerage, and financial research.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has signed an agreement to supply district cooling services to the Palm Gateway project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The service will have a capacity of 9,470 refrigeration tons and is expected to start in the second quarter of 2026. Palm Gateway is a luxury residential development consisting of three interconnected towers with modern amenities. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, stated that this agreement reflects the trust of real estate developers in Empower's services, which consume up to 50% less energy than conventional systems. Empower aims to support Dubai's sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.

On 12 March 2025, the Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C.) reviewed a valuation report by KPMG, the bank's financial advisor, regarding a mandatory cash offer from Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) to acquire all shares of Emirates Islamic Bank. The offer proposes a cash consideration of AED 11.95 per share, leading to Emirates NBD owning 100% of the bank's issued and paid-up ordinary shares. The valuation report suggests a fair value for 100% of the shares ranges between AED 3.68 and AED 4.06 per share. The Board unanimously decided to recommend the offer to the bank's shareholders and to publish a shareholders' circular with the Board's recommendation and a summary of the valuation report.

The Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment (PJSC) invites shareholders to the annual General Assembly meeting on March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held electronically and at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2. The agenda includes approving the Board of Directors' and Auditor’s reports, discussing the company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and deciding on board member remuneration. The meeting will also involve discharging the Board and auditors for the fiscal year 2024, appointing auditors for 2025, and determining their fees. Shareholders will consider a proposal for a dividend distribution of AED 90 million and approve the appointment of Mrs. Fareeda Mohammed Rafee Salmanpour and Mr. Mohammed Saeed Rashid Ali Al Shehhi as board members. Additionally, there will be a special resolution to authorize the Board to make voluntary contributions in 2025, not exceeding 2% of the average net profits of the preceding two years. Shareholders may delegate a representative to attend, with certain restrictions on proxy representation.