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TECOM Group reported a 14% increase in net profit for FY 2024, reaching AED 1.2 billion, driven by record revenue and strong performance across all business segments. Revenue rose by 11% year-on-year to AED 2.4 billion, supported by high occupancy rates of 94% and retention rates of 92%. EBITDA grew by 12% to AED 1.9 billion, reflecting strong operational performance. Funds from operations exceeded AED 1.6 billion due to increased revenue and operational efficiencies. The Group expanded its asset portfolio through strategic acquisitions and development projects totaling AED 2.7 billion. The fair value of its Investment Property Portfolio increased by 11% on a like-for-like basis and by 22% including new acquisitions, reaching AED 28 billion. The Board of Directors proposed a dividend payment of AED 400 million for the second half of 2024, pending shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 10 March 2025. These results highlight the Group's strategy to enhance its core business in Dubai through portfolio expansion and operational efficiencies.

The document is a confidential report containing the classification, consolidated financial statements, and other related financial information for TECOM Group PJSC and its subsidiaries for the year ending on December 31, 2024.

On February 5, 2025, a communication was sent to Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, and Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding the resignation of Ms. Marion Deridder Blondel from her position as a Board Member of National Central Cooling Company PJSC, effective February 4, 2025. The letter was signed by Sean Magee, the Company Secretary.

Al Ramz Corporation PJSC, a prominent financial services firm with over 25 years in capital markets, has obtained a market maker license from the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). This development is part of Al Ramz's strategy to expand its market-making operations within the GCC region, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 to enhance capital market efficiency and liquidity. The company aims to apply its expertise in price discovery and trading stability, previously demonstrated in the UAE, to support MSX’s liquidity goals. Karim Shoeib, Group CEO of Investment Banking at Al Ramz, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion in reinforcing the firm's regional presence and commitment to market integrity and investor confidence. The expansion leverages Al Ramz’s advanced quantitative strategies, algorithmic trading, and governance frameworks to optimize order flow and reduce market volatility. This initiative reflects Al Ramz’s dedication to fostering sustainable and transparent financial markets in the region.