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Sean Magee, Secretary of the Board of Directors, informed H.E. Waleed Al Awadhi, CEO of the Securities & Commodities Authority, and H.E. Hamid Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, about the redemption and cancellation of US$500 million Sukuk issued in October 2018. The Sukuk matured and was redeemed as of 31 October 2025, and subsequently canceled by HSBC Bank plc. Prior to maturity, Tabreed had repurchased trust certificates worth USD 249.5 million, and the remaining USD 250.5 million has now been settled. The letter extends greetings and offers further contact for more information.

Dubai Islamic Bank has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors from November 3 to November 14, 2025. Individuals meeting the necessary criteria can nominate themselves for positions as Non-Executive or Independent Directors by submitting an application via email. Nine members will be elected, and nominations must adhere to specific legal and regulatory requirements. Candidates must undergo a Fit and Proper assessment and obtain approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Applications submitted after the deadline or without all required documents will be invalid. The list of candidates will be published two days before the Annual General Assembly Meeting, where elections will occur in 2026. Required documents include identification, clearances, qualifications, references, and declarations. Candidates may need to submit additional documentation as per regulations.

On November 3, 2025, Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, announced the IPO price range for Amanat Holdings PJSC's subsidiary, Almasar Alshamil Education Company. The company plans to float 30% of its shares on the Saudi stock market, Tadawul, with a price range set between SAR 18.5 and SAR 19.5 per share. This implies a potential offering size between SAR 568 million and SAR 599 million, and a market capitalization at listing between SAR 1,894 million and SAR 1,997 million. The net proceeds from the offering will go to the selling shareholder and ultimately to the company. The IPO is a significant step in Amanat Holdings' strategy to invest, unlock value, and accelerate growth, focusing on generating shareholder value through monetizing mature assets and reinvesting in growth opportunities in education and healthcare. This follows the successful divestment of North London Collegiate School's real estate assets in August 2025, which generated AED 453 million. The Board of Directors plans to evaluate and recommend a capital allocation plan for the IPO and real estate proceeds, balancing cash returns to shareholders with reinvestment into opportunities that support the company's mission of creating long-term, sustainable value.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 1,100,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 173,511,461 (4.527% of total issued shares) to 174,611,461 (4.556% of total issued shares) as of November 2, 2025. The decision was made at a board meeting on March 2, 2025, and was approved by the relevant authority on October 20, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.5998 SDU, and the purchased shares represent 0.029% of the issued capital. There are 208,647,922 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.