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Salik Company PJSC, Dubai's toll gate operator, has received multiple prestigious awards for its investor relations efforts. These accolades were presented at the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) conference and the Extel ceremony, highlighting Salik's leadership in corporate performance, transparency, and investor engagement. Salik was named "Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – Dubai" and recognized in several categories, including "Top 5 Best Investor Relations by CEO – Middle East" and "Best Investor Relations Professional – Dubai." Additionally, Salik's 2024 Digital Annual Report was ranked among the "Top 10 Digital Annual Reports - Middle East." In the 2025 Extel Survey, Salik was awarded "Most Honored Company in Emerging EMEA - Large Corporates." CEO Ibrahim Al Haddad emphasized the company's commitment to transparency, effective communication, and innovative digital strategies in building trust with the investor community.

On October 8, 2025, Taaleem Holdings PJSC announced an acquisition transaction involving the purchase of land for constructing and operating a school. The asset type is real estate, and the transaction value is less than 2% of the company's capital. The purpose of the acquisition is to construct a new British Curriculum School, which is expected to benefit the company and its shareholders. The parties involved in the transaction are Taaleem Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taaleem Holdings, and Majid Al Futtaim Urban Development LLC. The transaction is not related to any associated parties. A sales and development agreement was signed on September 26, 2025, with the transfer of title pending.

Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of Emirates Islamic's USD 500 million Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk, marking the first issuance of its kind globally. This listing has pushed the total value of outstanding Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai beyond USD 100 billion. Issued under Emirates Islamic's USD 4 billion Sukuk Programme, the Sukuk highlights the bank's leadership in sustainable Islamic finance and supports the UAE's sustainability goals. The offering attracted significant international investor interest, with orders reaching USD 1.2 billion, which is 2.4 times oversubscribed. This allowed Emirates Islamic to set the profit rate at 4.540% per annum. The listing was celebrated by Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic, and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and DFM, who emphasized the significance of this achievement for the Islamic finance industry and Dubai's role as a global hub for sustainable capital markets.

The text is a formal letter addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, from Lama Takieddin, the Head of Corporate Governance and Board Secretary at Amlak Finance PJSC. The letter, dated 8 October 2025, notifies Mr. Ali about an upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of Amlak Finance PJSC. The board will consider resolutions by circulation on Monday, 13 October 2025, at 9 am, regarding internal matters. The letter also includes a courtesy copy to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

The text provides details on the margin parameters for DFM Futures, effective from October 9, 2025. It lists various underlying symbols with their respective base margin percentages, currencies, base margin per contract, and spread margin per contract. The document also mentions that the methodology for margin calculation and types of eligible margin can be found in the Derivatives Clearing Guidelines and Procedures on the Dubai Clear website. Additionally, the announcement will be available on the Dubai Financial Market website. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and is not a substitute for the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation, which takes precedence in case of inconsistencies.

SHUAA Capital p.s.c., a financial investment company based in Dubai and regulated by the U.A.E. Securities and Commodities Authority, issued a clarification regarding a recent announcement by Eshraq Investments PJSC. Eshraq announced a conditional agreement to acquire Shine SPV Holding 1 Limited, owned by an investment fund managed by SHUAA GMC Limited, a subsidiary of SHUAA. SHUAA clarified that it is not a party to this transaction. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and third-party consents. SHUAA committed to complying with disclosure requirements and will provide updates on significant developments.

Taaleem Holdings PJSC, a prominent education provider in the UAE with 38 schools and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced the acquisition of a school plot in Ghaf Woods from the Majid Al Futtaim Group. The plot covers 23,000 square meters and is intended for a campus with a capacity for 1,800 students. This acquisition aligns with Taaleem's strategic plan to expand its premium educational facilities in Dubai. The completion of the transaction is pending customary regulatory approvals.