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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) reported a 7.1% increase in district cooling consumption in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to high occupancy rates in existing real estate projects and the addition of new projects. Empower's customer base has expanded across various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and entertainment, as these sectors increasingly adopt energy-efficient cooling solutions to reduce carbon emissions. The company signed 86 new contracts to supply over 99,000 refrigeration tons (RT) to projects across Dubai, increasing its total contracted capacity to 1.86 million RT and connected capacity to over 1.6 million RT, with 1,684 buildings served. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar highlighted Empower's commitment to high-quality, reliable district cooling services, aligning with Dubai's sustainability goals. The company's operational efficiency and advanced technology have been crucial in meeting the growing demand for environmentally friendly cooling services. An extensive maintenance campaign before the summer season ensured the readiness of Empower's 88 district cooling plants and distribution networks.

The Dubai Financial Market announced that a new series of November 2025 Single Stock Futures (SSFs) contracts for equity future products will be available for trading starting on August 14, 2025. The contracts will be listed until November 20, 2025. The announcement includes details of various futures contracts, each identified by a specific contract ID, symbol, and name. The full announcement is available on the Dubai Financial Market website. The document includes a disclaimer noting that the information is subject to change and emphasizes that the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation will take precedence in case of discrepancies.

The document is the interim condensed financial statements for Union Coop, covering the six-month period ending on June 30, 2025. These statements are unaudited.