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During the period from August 25 to August 29, 2025, there were no Regulated Short Sell (RSS) trades on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). For more details on RSS, individuals are directed to review the DFM Market Rules and the Operational Model for Regulated Short Selling available on the DFM website. The announcement is also accessible online. The document includes a disclaimer stating that the information is subject to change and that DFM is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of the information provided.
Al Salam Bank has partnered with Al Haddad Motors, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Bahrain, to offer a comprehensive auto finance package for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The offer, available until December 31, 2025, includes a special car price, a five-year service package, one-year registration fees, a five-year warranty, and optional five-year comprehensive Takaful insurance, with monthly installments starting from BHD 274. This initiative aims to simplify car ownership by integrating all related expenses into a single financing plan. Both Al Salam Bank and Al Haddad Motors expressed their satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting its potential to facilitate the car ownership process and enhance customer experience. For more details, customers can contact Al Salam Bank's Relationship Managers or visit the bank's website.
On 28 August 2025, the Board of Directors of Amlak Finance PJSC passed a resolution by circulation regarding regular internal matters. This decision was made at 9:00 AM. The information was communicated to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, by Lama Takieddin, the Head of Corporate Governance and Board Secretary. A copy of this correspondence was also sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.
TECOM Group has announced a AED 1.6 billion investment to expand its portfolio in Dubai Industrial City by acquiring 138 land plots covering 33 million square feet. This acquisition increases TECOM Group's total investments to AED 4.3 billion since last year and expands its land portfolio to over 209 million square feet. The move aims to meet the strong demand for commercial and industrial assets and aligns with long-term initiatives such as Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and the Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'. Dubai Industrial City, a key manufacturing and logistics hub, is currently operating at a 99% occupancy rate. The acquisition, approved by TECOM Group's Board of Directors, is expected to enhance the appeal of Dubai Industrial City to manufacturing and logistics companies, supporting both existing and new customer needs. Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group, highlighted the strategic importance of this acquisition in reinforcing the UAE and Dubai's role as a global hub for foreign direct investment and advancing the country's manufacturing sector.
Emirates Glass, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has entered a five-year agreement with ClearVue Technologies Limited to produce solar glazing solutions in the UAE and GCC. This partnership will allow Emirates Glass to manufacture and distribute ClearVue's solar-integrated glass, which generates electricity from sunlight while maintaining clarity and insulation. The agreement supports the growing demand for sustainable building materials in the region, suitable for various building applications. The collaboration aligns with the UAE's sustainability goals, including the Net Zero by 2050 initiative, and enhances both companies' positions in the renewable energy and glass manufacturing sectors.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that one of its affiliated companies has received a final and non-appealable court judgment from the Court of Cassation in its favor. The judgment requires Diyar AlBahrain Real Estate Co. W.L.L. and its shareholders to jointly pay USD 24 million, or its equivalent in Bahraini Dinar, to Boulevard Alareen Real Estate Development Company. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on GFH Financial Group and its subsidiaries.