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The Board of Directors meeting for Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the company's main office in Dubai Investment Park 2 and via online video technology. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the interim financial report for the third quarter of 2025, as well as discussing various internal company matters and making appropriate decisions. The letter is signed by Karem Mahmoud, Director of Legal for Dubai Refreshment P.J.S.C.

The Securities & Commodities Authority has been copied on a notification addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding the Ajman Bank Board of Directors meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes the ratification of the previous meeting's minutes, discussion and approval of the financial statements for the third quarter of 2025, and a follow-up on the bank's routine activities. The notification is signed by Badreldin Eltahir Elmogadam, the General Counsel and Board of Directors’ Secretary.

Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, is enhancing its collaboration with Yokogawa Electric Corporation to improve efficiency and sustainability in district cooling systems. A meeting at Empower's headquarters in Dubai discussed future partnerships in advanced cooling solutions. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, highlighted the company's achievements, including 86 new contracts in the first half of the year, expanding its capacity to 1.86 million refrigeration tons (RT) and serving 1,684 buildings. The collaboration with Yokogawa has already resulted in Yokogawa upgrading Empower's Building Management Systems and conducting a successful energy-saving pilot study. The partnership aligns with Empower's vision to support the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy through smart technologies and advanced infrastructure. Yokogawa, a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has been active in the Middle East and Africa for over 35 years.

Emirates NBD is set to acquire a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately USD 3 billion, marking the largest foreign direct investment and equity raise in the Indian banking sector to date. This transaction, approved by both banks' boards, highlights Emirates NBD's commitment to the Indian market and involves a preferential issue of up to 60%, subject to regulatory approvals. Emirates NBD will also make an open offer for an additional 26% stake from RBL Bank's public shareholders. The deal will lead to the amalgamation of Emirates NBD's India branches with RBL Bank, enhancing RBL Bank's balance sheet and growth potential. This investment underscores the strategic importance of India within the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and strengthens economic ties between India and the UAE. The partnership aims to leverage Emirates NBD's capital and regional presence with RBL Bank's established distribution network in India, supporting growth and innovation in the financial sector.

On 18 October 2025, the Board of Directors of Emirates NBD Bank held a meeting where they approved a proposal to acquire between 51% and 74% of the equity share capital of RBL Bank Limited, an Indian banking company. The Board specifically approved the acquisition of up to 60% of RBL Bank's equity through a subscription of up to 959,045,636 fully paid equity shares at INR 280 per share, totaling up to INR 268,532,778,080.