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On July 11, 2024, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) addressed the Market Operations Surveillance Department of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange regarding recent news reports. FAB clarified that reports suggesting it is considering acquiring a stake in Yes Bank Ltd are unfounded. The bank emphasized that it is not evaluating any potential offer for Yes Bank Ltd. FAB reiterated its focus on executing its growth strategy and delivering strong returns to shareholders. Any significant developments will be communicated to stakeholders in accordance with regulatory requirements. For media inquiries, contact FAB Communications, and for investor-related inquiries, contact FAB Investor Relations.

Shuaa Capital PSC, headquartered at The H Hotel, Office Tower, 15th Floor, Office No. 1502, P.O. Box 54013, Dubai, UAE, is a licensed financial investment company regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority under license number 630307 and commercial license number 200219. On July 10, 2024, Shuaa Capital informed Mr. Hamad Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, that the company's Board of Directors will make decisions by circulation on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of the consolidated and audited financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2024, and other company-related matters. The notice was signed by Islam Mahrous, the Chief Compliance Officer.

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed three new Sukuk issuances by the Republic of Indonesia, totaling USD 2.35 billion. This listing enhances Dubai's position as the world's leading center for Sukuk listings, with a total value of USD 96.39 billion. The Republic of Indonesia now has 20 Sukuk listings on Nasdaq Dubai, amounting to USD 24.1 billion. The new Sukuk include USD 750 million due in 2029, USD 1 billion due in 2034, and USD 600 million due in 2054, which is a Green Sukuk. The total value of debt listed on Nasdaq Dubai is USD 134.1 billion, with Sukuk making up USD 93.89 billion. Nasdaq Dubai also leads in ESG-related listings, with green issuances totaling USD 19.7 billion out of USD 29.75 billion in ESG-related issuances. The listing was celebrated with a market opening bell ceremony attended by H.E. Husin Bagis, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and DFM. The event highlighted the strong economic ties between Dubai and Indonesia and the confidence global investors have in the market.

On July 9, 2024, Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P. (Agility) announced an update regarding a legal case with the Republic of Iraq. The case, originally decided on February 22, 2021, involved Agility's claims of Iraq's expropriation of its $380 million investment and breaches of the bilateral investment treaty between Kuwait and Iraq. An Annulment Committee under the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) partially annulled the original arbitral award, agreeing that the original Tribunal had failed to scrutinize Iraq’s actions properly. Consequently, Agility can now re-file its claims before a new arbitral tribunal. There is currently no financial impact from this decision.

Resolution No. (432) of 2024 temporarily suspends trading of RAPCO Investment PJSC shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) starting at 09:30 on July 16, 2024, due to a Board of Directors meeting coinciding with the trading session. Trading will resume once ADX receives the meeting results. The resolution mandates all relevant ADX departments to implement the suspension and requires circulation to the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), RAPCO, all ADX departments, and accredited brokers. This resolution was approved by the authorized person and issued on July 10, 2024.

Resolution No. (431) of 2024 announces the temporary suspension of trading for the shares of the National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) from 14:00 on 10-Jul-2024 until the AGM results are received. This decision is in accordance with Article No. (16) of the Regulations Concerning the Listing of Securities on ADX. All relevant departments and brokers are instructed to execute and circulate this resolution. The resolution was approved by the authorized person and issued on 10-Jul-2024.