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GFH Financial Group announced that it has purchased 6,064,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 252,889,653 (6.60% of the total issued shares) to 258,953,653 (6.76% of the total issued shares) as of February 27, 2025. The decision to purchase was made at a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3213 USD per share, with 124,305,730 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

The Annual General Assembly meeting of Ajman Bank was held on February 27, 2025, both in person and electronically. The meeting resulted in several resolutions: approval of the Board of Directors' report, the external auditor's report, the Internal Shari’ah Supervisory Committee's report, and the bank's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. Additionally, the assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of 7.25% of the capital, remuneration for the Board of Directors, and the discharge of liability for both the Board and external auditors for the financial year 2024. Deloitte was appointed as the external auditor for 2025. A special resolution was passed to establish a USD 1.5 billion Sukuk Issuance Programme, to be completed within a year, with specific conditions regarding the issuance of sukuk.

A notice has been issued regarding a Board of Directors meeting for Salik Company (PJSC), scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, the review and approval of the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, and discussions on the Annual General Assembly invitation, agenda, and meeting schedule. Other business matters that do not impact the stock price will also be considered. The notice is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and is signed by Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO of Salik Company.

Mashreqbank P.S.C. held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at its head office in Dubai, with both physical and virtual attendance options. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, and had a quorum of 90.91% attendance. Shaima Al Obeidli served as the Secretary of the Meeting, and Lumi was responsible for vote collection. The assembly approved the Board of Directors’ report on the bank’s activities and financial position for the year ending December 31, 2024, as well as the auditor’s report for the same period.

The text provides a clarifying disclosure regarding the approval of proxies to attend a company's general meeting. According to the governance guidelines for joint-stock companies, each shareholder has the right to attend the general assembly and vote according to their shares. Shareholders can delegate someone to attend on their behalf, provided the delegate is not a board member, company employee, or employee of a securities brokerage company. The delegate must have a written proxy explicitly granting them the right to attend and vote, and they cannot represent more than 5% of the company's issued capital. The shareholder's signature on the proxy must be verified by an approved entity, such as a notary public, chamber of commerce, licensed bank, financial market, or any other licensed attestation authority. The proxy must also include the contact information of the shareholder and the representative of the approving authority.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors. The nomination period is from February 28, 2025, to March 10, 2025. Eligible shareholders can submit their applications either in person at the company's headquarters in Dubai or electronically. Applications must include a brief introduction of the applicant and specify the type of membership desired (executive, non-executive, or independent). The necessary forms and requirements are available on DEWA’s investor relations website. Eleven board members will be elected, and candidates must meet specific legal and governance criteria. Once the nomination period ends, candidates cannot transfer their nomination to another person.

The Board of Directors of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) invites shareholders to attend the annual general assembly meeting on Friday, 21 March 2025, at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held both electronically and at the Kempinski Boulevard Hotel. Shareholders will receive the meeting link via email and text message. The agenda includes approving reports and financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, authorizing cash dividends, absolving the Board and auditors of liability, appointing auditors, and electing Board members for the next three years. Shareholders must register to vote electronically and can delegate others to attend on their behalf, with certain restrictions. The meeting requires a quorum of at least 50% of the company's capital, with a second meeting scheduled if the quorum is not met. Shareholders registered by 20 March 2025 are entitled to vote. Electronic registration and voting details will be sent to shareholders, who can also attend the meeting via live stream. For assistance, shareholders can contact the Dubai Financial Market or DEWA.

The document is the consolidated financial statements of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC and its subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 2024.