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Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of three Green Bond issuances by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), totaling USD 1.72 billion. This development reinforces ICBC's status as the largest Green Bond issuer on Nasdaq Dubai, with a total of USD 5.6 billion outstanding. The bonds were issued under ICBC's USD 20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme by its branches in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The listings include USD 1 billion Floating Rate Notes from the Hong Kong branch, USD 300 million 4.125% Notes from the Singapore branch, and CNH 3 billion 2.00% Notes from the Dubai branch, all due in 2028. The ceremony was attended by Zhang Yiming, China's Ambassador to the UAE, and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market, among others. Liu Hua, General Manager of ICBC Dubai, highlighted ICBC's commitment to environmental sustainability and the UAE capital market. Hamed Ali emphasized the importance of these listings in strengthening Dubai's position as a global hub for sustainable finance. The total debt market on Nasdaq Dubai now stands at USD 136 billion, including USD 40 billion in bond listings.

The document is a formal communication from Al Firdous (P.J.S.C.) regarding the outcomes of a Board of Directors' meeting held on June 12, 2025. The key decisions include the approval of the financial report for the year ending March 31, 2025, the decision not to distribute meeting attendance allowances to board members, and the instruction for Sheikh Khaled Zayed S. Al Nahyan, the Chairman, to take necessary actions to convene a General Assembly meeting. A copy of the communication is also sent to the Security and Commodities Authority.

The document is the consolidated financial statements for Al Firdous Holdings (P.J.S.C.) and its subsidiary, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as of March 31, 2025. It includes an independent auditor's report.

On June 11, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. issued a clarification regarding rumors circulating on social media about a potential merger with Shuaa Capital. GFH stated that these rumors are false, confirming that there are no discussions or agreements regarding such a merger, and no negotiations or arrangements have been made with Shuaa Capital. There is no impact from this clarification, and there are no previous relevant disclosures. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

Dubai Investments PJSC has renewed its agreement with xCube LLC to continue as the Liquidity Provider for its shares. This move aligns with Dubai Investments' strategy to enhance shareholder value and market performance by improving the tradability of its shares. Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments, emphasized the commitment to market liquidity and long-term shareholder value, noting an increase in trading activity and investor confidence. Saad Chalabi, CEO of xCube, highlighted the effectiveness of their data-driven approach to liquidity provision. Dubai Investments, established in 1995, is a diversified investment group in the UAE, managing a broad portfolio of businesses across various sectors.