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Emaar Properties PJSC reported strong momentum in 2026 following a record year in 2025, highlighting investor confidence in Dubai's economic stability and growth. In 2025, Emaar achieved record property sales of AED 80.4 billion, revenue of AED 49.6 billion, and net profit before tax of AED 25.7 billion. The company's revenue backlog stood at AED 155 billion, ensuring future earnings visibility. Recurring income from various sectors contributed significantly to EBITDA, showcasing a resilient operating model. The Board recommended maintaining dividends at 100 percent of share capital for 2025. In early 2026, UAE property sales increased by 118 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Emaar's strong balance sheet, substantial land bank, and revenue backlog position it well for future growth. Founder Mohamed Alabbar emphasized Dubai's economic resilience and Emaar's focus on disciplined execution and sustainable value delivery. Emaar's assets and projects continue to operate smoothly, supported by strong liquidity and business continuity planning.

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its operations are continuing normally and without any interruptions. This reflects the robustness of its business model and the integration of its assets. The company confirms that its petroleum products and crude oil storage facilities in Fujairah are operating at full capacity, providing storage, handling, and logistics services according to approved plans. This ensures the company meets its commitments to customers and strategic partners. Additionally, all company-owned and managed vessels, including oil and petrochemical tankers, are conducting their scheduled commercial operations without any disruptions. The company monitors vessel positions through internal fleet management systems and third-party tracking services.

Union Properties has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Industrial Liaison Program to enhance its technology-driven transformation in real estate. This collaboration will allow Union Properties to engage with MIT's academic and entrepreneurial ecosystem, focusing on emerging technologies to foster innovation and develop future-oriented real estate models. The initiative is structured around four strategic pillars, emphasizing learning and development for employees, access to global best practices, and the creation of business case studies within MIT's framework. It also includes customized executive education and leadership training programs to improve decision-making and internal capabilities. Additionally, the membership provides Union Properties with a platform for engaging with MIT-affiliated startups, supporting strategic initiatives and investment opportunities aligned with its long-term goals.

Taaleem Holdings PJSC confirms its continued full operational status across its educational portfolio despite regional developments. The group has transitioned to online learning, maintaining engagement with students and parents, and is prepared to resume on-campus learning when permitted by authorities. Taaleem's recent strong financial performance and progress on its IPO strategy, including the opening of DBS Mira, underline its strategic effectiveness. The group emphasizes its commitment to educational continuity, operational excellence, and the safety and wellbeing of its school communities, operating in alignment with UAE regulations. The Chairman, Mr. Khalid Al Tayer, reiterates the group's dedication to transparency and long-term interests of students, families, colleagues, and shareholders.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. invites its shareholders to the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on March 25, 2026, at 11:30 am, either in person at GFH House, Bahrain Financial Harbour, or via video conference. If the legal quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are scheduled for April 1 and April 8, 2026. The agenda includes ratifying the previous meeting's minutes, discussing reports from the Board of Directors, Sharia Supervisory Board, and external auditor, and approving the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025. The Board recommends allocating the 2025 net profit to various reserves, the GFH Foundation, zakat payments, cash dividends of 10.11%, and retaining earnings for the next year. Key dates for dividend entitlement and payment are outlined, with the payment date set for April 15, 2026.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced that trading will resume on the UAE capital markets, including the DFM, on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, following a decision by the UAE Capital Markets Authority. To ensure orderly market conditions, DFM will temporarily adjust the limit down threshold to 5%, with ongoing reviews in coordination with regulators.