Dubai Financial Market PJSC

About Dubai Financial Market PJSC
Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – PJSC (the “Company”) is a Public Joint Stock Company incorporated in the Emirate of Dubai – United Arab Emirates, pursuant to decree No. 62 for the year 2007 issued by the Ministry of Economy on February 6, 2007, and is subject to the provision of the UAE, Federal Law No. 8 for the year 1984 and its amendments.
The licensed activities of the company are trading in financial instruments, acting as commercial, industrial and agricultural holding and trust company, financial investment consultancy, and brokerage local and foreign shares and bonds. In accordance with its Articles of Association, the Company complies in all its activities, operations and formalities with the provisions of Islamic Shari’a and shall invest its entire fund in accordance with these provisions.
The company’s shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market (“DFM”). The company currently operates the Dubai Stock Exchange, related clearing house and carries out investment activities on its own behalf.
The ultimate parent and controlling party is the Government of Dubai which owns 80% of DFM through Borse Dubai Limited (the “parent”), a Government of Dubai entity.
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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. is inviting shareholders to attend its Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on March 13, 2025, at GFH House, Bahrain Financial Harbour. If the quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are scheduled for March 20 and March 27, 2025. The agenda includes ratifying previous meeting minutes, discussing reports on business activities, financial statements, and corporate governance, approving profit allocations, and authorizing share buybacks and auditor appointments. The Extraordinary General Meeting will address the issuance of financial instruments to improve capital ratios. Shareholders must submit attendance requests and proxies 24 hours before the meeting. Special arrangements are available for individuals with special needs. For inquiries, shareholders can contact the Investor Relations Department.
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC's Board of Directors invites shareholders to its Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on March 13, 2025, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Building in Dubai, with a second meeting on March 20, 2025, if needed. Shareholders can attend in person or online. The agenda includes reviewing and ratifying reports on the bank's activities, financial position, and auditor reports for the year ending December 31, 2024. It also involves approving cash dividends of 45% of the paid-up capital, Board of Directors' remuneration, and discharging the Board and auditors from liability for 2024. The appointment of the Internal Sharia Supervision Committee and external auditors for 2025 will be confirmed, and representatives for shareholder voting will be appointed. Special resolutions will be considered to authorize the issuance of senior Sukuk up to USD 12.5 billion and Tier 2 Sukuk up to USD 1.0 billion, both non-convertible into shares, subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders are encouraged to update their contact details with the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) for dividend distribution and can access financial statements and reports on the bank's and DFM's websites. Voting rights are determined by share registration dates, and shareholders can appoint representatives to vote on their behalf.
The Board of Directors of Dubai Refreshment (PJSC) invites shareholders to the annual General Assembly meeting on March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held electronically and at the company's premises in Dubai Investment Park 2. The agenda includes approving the Board of Directors' and Auditor’s reports, discussing the company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and deciding on board member remuneration. The meeting will also involve discharging the Board and auditors for the fiscal year 2024, appointing auditors for 2025, and determining their fees. Shareholders will consider a proposal for a dividend distribution of AED 90 million and approve the appointment of Mrs. Fareeda Mohammed Rafee Salmanpour and Mr. Mohammed Saeed Rashid Ali Al Shehhi as board members. Additionally, there will be a special resolution to authorize the Board to make voluntary contributions in 2025, not exceeding 2% of the average net profits of the preceding two years. Shareholders may delegate a representative to attend, with certain restrictions on proxy representation.
On 11 March 2025, a communication was made regarding a resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Dubai Financial Market (PJSC). This resolution, passed by circulation, pertains to an internal matter of the company. The notification references a previous disclosure made by the company on 6 March 2025.
A new series of equity futures contracts will be available for trading on the Dubai Financial Market starting March 13, 2025. The contracts, set to expire on June 19, 2025, include various futures such as AIRARB, ANSRI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMPWR, EMRDEV, ENBD, GFH, SALIK, and SHUAA. This announcement can be accessed on the Dubai Financial Market's website. The information provided is subject to change and is not a replacement for the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.
The document outlines the margin parameters for various futures contracts on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), effective March 10, 2025. It includes details such as the underlying symbol, base margin percentage, currency, base margin per contract, and spread margin per contract for each listed entity. The margin percentages range from 5% to 12%, with the base margin per contract specified in AED or USD. Additional information on margin calculation and eligible margin types can be found in the Derivatives Clearing Guidelines and Procedures. The announcement is available on the DFM website, and readers are reminded that the information is subject to change and should not replace the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.