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The Islamic Arab Insurance Co. (SALAMA) PSC held a board meeting on 14 May 2024, attended by five members via modern technology, with a quorum of 71.43%. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 March 2024 and reviewed and approved the financial statements for the first quarter ending on 31 March 2024. Other regular business matters were also considered. The meeting was authorized by General Counsel Khaled Barakat.

Aramex, a global logistics and transportation solutions company, has appointed Arqaam Securities as the liquidity provider for its shares listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Arqaam Securities, a leading regional financial institution, will trade Aramex shares independently, ensuring compliance with DFM and Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations. The agreement is for one year and Arqaam Securities' ownership of Aramex shares will not exceed 5% at any time. This move aims to enhance market liquidity, reduce the spread between bid and ask prices, and facilitate smoother trading experiences for investors. Aramex's shares are 50% free float and 100% open to foreign investment, with Geo post and Abu Dhabi Ports being the strategic shareholders owning 28% and 22% respectively.

Emaar Development reported a 50% increase in property sales in Q1 2024, reaching AED 12.9 billion (US$ 3.5 billion), compared to AED 8.6 billion (US$ 2.3 billion) in Q1 2023. The company's sales backlog increased to AED 65.7 billion (US$ 17.9 billion). Emaar Development also announced the launch of two major developments, The Heights Country Club & Wellness and Grand Polo Club & Resort, spanning over a total of 141 million square feet of land, with a combined development value of AED 96 billion (US$ 26 billion). The company's EBITDA in Q1 2024 was AED 1.7 billion (US$ 463 million), a 48% increase from Q1 2023.