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The Annual General Assembly Meeting of ADNOC GAS PLC took place on 29 March 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center and virtually. Chaired by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the meeting had a quorum of 91.22%. The assembly approved the Board of Directors' report on the company's activities and financial position for 2023, the external auditor's report, the standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for 2023, and a cash dividend distribution of USD 1,625,102,948 for the second half of 2023. The remuneration for the Board of Directors was set at AED 19.04 million, and the board members and external auditors were discharged from liability for their 2023 activities. Deloitte & Touche Middle East was appointed as the external auditor for 2024 with a remuneration of USD 963,000 plus applicable VAT.

The Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company (P.L.C) Takaful – ASCANA Insurance, also known as Sukoon Takaful, held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on March 29, 2024. The meeting took place at the Sukoon Insurance's head office in Dubai and was also accessible online. The agenda included approval of the Board of Directors' report on the company's activity and financial position for the fiscal year ended on 31/12/2023, approval of the Auditor's report for the same period, approval of the Shariah Supervisory Committee's report, and approval of the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account for the fiscal year ended on 31/12/2023.

The Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company (P.L.C) Takaful – ASCANA Insurance (“Sukoon Takaful”), with a paid-up capital of 154,000,000, held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on 29th March 2024. The meeting was held at Sukoon Insurance’s head office in Dubai and virtually via www.smartagm.ae. The shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ Report on the company’s activity and financial position for the fiscal year ended 31/12/2023, the Auditor’s Report for the same fiscal year, the Shariah Supervisory Committee’s Report, and the company’s balance sheet and profit and loss account for the fiscal year ended 31/12/2023.

The National Cement Company (PSC) has invited its shareholders to attend the Annual General Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place physically at the company's main headquarters in Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai and virtually on Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 01:00 PM. The meeting's agenda includes reviewing and approving the Directors' and Auditors' reports for the year ended 31st December 2023, considering and approving the Consolidated Financial Statements for the same period, and considering the distribution of a 15% cash dividend of the nominal value of the shares equivalent to 53,820,000 dirhams. The meeting will also consider and approve the Board of Directors' remuneration, absolve the Board of Directors and Auditors from liability for the year ended 31st December 2023, appoint auditors for the year 2024 and their fees, and elect the members of the Board of Directors for the next three-year term (2024 -2027). Shareholders can appoint a representative to attend on their behalf, adhering to specific guidelines.

The National Cement Company (PSC) has announced the opening of nominations for membership of its Board of Directors. The nomination period will run from April 1, 2024, to April 11, 2024. Each shareholder who meets the conditions of nomination may apply for board membership. Applicants must submit an application to the company's head office in Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai, enclosing an introductory profile and specifying the membership category they wish to apply for (Executive Director, Non-Executive Director, Independent Director). The board membership to be elected is seven. The nomination period will remain open for 10 days from the date of the announcement. Applicants must meet conditions stipulated in Federal Decree Law No 32 of 2021 and other relevant regulations. After submitting the nomination, the candidate may not relinquish their nomination to another person. The company will post the names of nominees and their details on its website on April 18, 2024. The Securities and Commodities Authority will be provided with a list of the nominees after the nomination period is closed.