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Date: 4 February 2025 Ref: LM_LTR_003_2025 Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, is informed that the Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C will meet on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the company premises in Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai, and via online video technology. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the audited financial statements for 2024, approving the invitation and agenda for the 2025 Annual General Assembly pending SCA approval, and discussing various internal matters to make appropriate decisions. Sincerely, Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C Karem Mahmoud Director of Legal

Air Arabia has announced that a board of directors meeting will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The meeting will focus on discussing the financial statements for the year 2024.

Sukoon Insurance has introduced an AI-powered face scanning feature to expedite the life insurance application process. This new technology, integrated with Sukoon's videoconferencing system, analyzes a brief video of an applicant's face to assess health metrics such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate, eliminating the need for traditional medical exams. Developed in partnership with One Call, a technology solutions provider for the insurance sector, this feature aims to enhance customer convenience and efficiency. Emmanuel Deschamps, Executive Vice President at Sukoon, highlighted that this AI integration is part of Sukoon's digital strategy to improve user experience, which also includes a mobile app and digital claims services.

Shuaa Capital PSC, a licensed financial investment company regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority, announced that a court ruling was made in its favor regarding a lawsuit filed by a former executive board member. The lawsuit, dated August 30, 2024, involved a claim for approximately 22 million AED in labor entitlements. The company expressed its appreciation for the trust and support of its shareholders and emphasized its commitment to exploring all legal options to protect the rights and interests of the company and its shareholders. The announcement was addressed to Mr. Hamid Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market.

Shuaa Capital PSC, a licensed financial investment company regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority, has announced the postponement of its general assembly meeting due to a lack of quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the company's headquarters on the 32nd floor of Al Khatem Tower, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Shareholders can also attend remotely via electronic participation.

A board resolution will be conducted by circulation on February 6, 2025, to appoint a new board member, pending approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This information is conveyed in a letter from Sahem Abdelhaq, the Head of Legal, to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market.

Press contacts for SHUAA Capital psc include Adnan Nur, the Finance Director. He can be reached by phone at +971 4 610 8206 or via email at sr@shuaa.com. More information can be found on their website, www.shuaa.com.

Ajman Bank's Board of Directors invites shareholders to the Annual General Meeting on February 27, 2025, at Ajman Saray Hotel, with options to attend in person or electronically. The agenda includes reviewing and approving reports from the Board, external auditors, and the Internal Shari’ah Supervisory Committee for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Shareholders will discuss and approve the bank’s financial statements, a proposed cash dividend of 7.25% of the capital, and the remuneration for the Board of Directors. Other items include discharging the Board and auditors from liability, appointing committee members and auditors for 2025, and approving a USD 1.5 billion Sukuk Issuance Programme. Shareholders can participate remotely by registering in advance, and proxies are allowed under certain conditions. If the meeting lacks a quorum, a second meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025. Shareholders registered by specific dates are eligible to vote and receive dividends. Financial documents are accessible via the Dubai Financial Market and Ajman Bank websites.