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Salik Company PJSC, Dubai's toll gate operator, reported financial results for FY 2024, showing an 8.7% increase in total revenue to AED 2.3 billion and a 13.6% rise in EBITDA to AED 1.6 billion. Revenue-generating trips increased by 8% to 498.1 million, supported by the launch of two new toll gates. The company declared cash dividends of AED 619.8 million for the second half of 2024. His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, highlighted the company's strong financial performance and strategic milestones, including partnerships aimed at expanding revenue streams and enhancing mobility solutions. CEO Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad noted robust Q4 performance and revised guidance for FY25, projecting revenue growth of 28-29% and an EBITDA margin of 68-69%. The company's initiatives include variable pricing, new gates, and collaborations for innovative parking and insurance solutions. Net profit before tax rose by 16.6% to AED 1.3 billion, with total trips up by 7.6% to 638.2 million and active registered accounts increasing by 7.4% to 2.6 million. Despite a new 9% corporate tax, profit for the period grew by 6.1% to AED 1.2 billion. The total dividend for 2024 was AED 1,164.5 million, equivalent to 15.5275 fils per share.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), a leading district cooling services provider, has increased the employment of Emirati nationals in professional and administrative roles, achieving significant growth in Emiratisation by the end of 2024. Female employees make up 45.37% of Empower's Emirati workforce, while male employees represent 54.63%, demonstrating the company's commitment to gender balance and national talent development. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar highlighted Empower's focus on enhancing UAE human capital, increasing engagement in strategic sectors, and equipping Emiratis for future challenges. Empower's strategic plan aligns with the UAE government's vision to boost Emiratisation and recognizes the importance of integrating Emirati women into the workforce as equal partners in the nation's development.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 11,264,132 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 266,151,591 (6.94% of total issued shares) to 277,415,723 (7.24% of total issued shares) as of March 3, 2025. The decision was made during a board meeting on February 24, 2025, and received approval from the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3169 USD per share, representing 0.294% of the issued capital. There are 105,843,660 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.