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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.

Al Ramz Corporation PJSC, a financial services institution in Dubai, announced its 2024 financial results, highlighting strategic investments and foundational growth. The company reported a net profit of AED 16 million and a 24% increase in total assets, reaching AED 1.5 billion. The customer base grew by 190%, with client funds rising by 19%. Despite a decline in net profit, revenue remained strong at AED 100 million. The year was marked by the launch of a proprietary social trading platform, enhancing the trading experience through advanced technology. The firm expanded its market reach with innovative products and a focus on financial inclusion, resulting in significant growth in new markets and user engagement.

Sean Magee, the Board Secretary, informed H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and H.E. Hamed Ahmad Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, about the pricing of USD 700 million green sukuk by the National Central Cooling Company PJSC ("Tabreed"). These sukuk are issued in a Regulation S format with a five-year tenor and a profit rate of 5.279%. The issuance is supported by investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's and Fitch, rated "Baa3" and "BBB" respectively. The proceeds will be used to finance or refinance projects aligned with Tabreed’s Green Financing Framework. The sukuk is expected to be settled this week.