Press releases, Reports & Disclosures for Watania International Holding PJSC

On 13 August 2024, Watania International Holding (PJSC) held a Board of Directors meeting starting at 12:00 PM. The board approved the financial statements for the second quarter ending on 30 June 2024 and discussed routine business matters. The meeting details were authorized by Nawal Ma’ally, the Board Secretary, and the document was signed and dated on the same day with the company’s seal.

Date: 8 August 2024 Ref: WIH-396-0808 Notification of Board of Director’s Meeting Company: Watania International Holding (PJSC) Meeting Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 Meeting Time: 12:00 PM Agenda: 1. Review and endorse the financial statements for the second quarter ended on 30 June 2024. 2. Routine business discussions. Authorized Signatory: Nawal Ma’ally, Board Secretary Signature and Date: 8 August 2024 Company’s Seal

Watania International Holding (WIH) reported a net profit of AED 5.9 million for Q1 2024, a significant improvement from a loss of AED 2.8 million in Q1 2023. The company attributes the profit to improved operational performance and cost control. The combined operating ratio also improved to 97%, compared to 110% in the same period in 2023, due to improvements in the Medical and Motor Takaful lines of business. The company's chairman mentioned the successful execution of the company's turnaround strategy since its 2022 merger and the potential for growth in the regional insurance and Takaful sector.

On May 14, 2024, the Board of Directors of Watania International Holding (PJSC) met and approved the financial statements for the first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2024. In addition to this, they also discussed routine business matters. The meeting was authorized by Board Secretary, Nawal Ma’ally.

On 9th May 2024, a notice was issued for a Board of Directors meeting for Watania International Holding (PJSC) to be held on 14th May 2024 at 2:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing and endorsing the financial statements for the first quarter ended on 31 March 2024, and routine business discussions. The notice was signed by the Board Secretary, Nawal Ma’ally.

The Chairman of Watania International Holding PJSC delivered a keynote at the Annual General Assembly Meeting, highlighting the company's growth and success in 2023. Despite challenging regional macroeconomic conditions, the company has emerged as a dynamic investment firm, with its subsidiaries holding a prominent position in the UAE's Takaful sector. This success is attributed to the transformation strategy implemented post-merger in 2022. The company's financial performance also improved, with a total income of AED 954,363,000 from Takaful activities in 2023, up from AED 820,181,000 in 2022. Shareholders' equity rose to AED 229,597,000, and the company achieved a net profit of AED 13,275,000, a significant improvement from the losses of AED 53,130,000 in 2022. Earnings per share also improved to AED 0.051.

The General Assembly Meeting of Watania International Holding (PJSC) took place on 24th April 2024, from 1:30PM to 2:30PM, chaired by Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri. The total attendance was 75.47%, distributed between 0.57% personal attendance and 74.9% proxy attendance. The assembly approved the Board of Directors' report on the company's activity and financial position for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023. The Auditor's report for the same period was also approved. The Company's balance sheet and profit and loss account were discussed and approved. The Board of Directors' recommendation to refrain from distributing dividends to shareholders for the financial year ending 31 December 2023 was considered and approved. Lastly, a proposal for remuneration of the Board members for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023 was approved.

The Board of Directors of Watania International Holding (PJSC) has invited shareholders to the Annual General Assembly Meeting. The agenda includes approval of the company's activity and financial position for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, approval of the auditor's report, balance sheet, and profit and loss account. The Board's recommendation to refrain from distributing dividends to shareholders for the same period will also be discussed. The meeting will also consider a proposal for remuneration of Board members, discharge the Board and external auditors from their liabilities, and appoint the external auditors for 2024. The meeting will also ratify the appointment of Mr. Rashid Mahboob Ali Musabeh Al Qubaisi as a successor to Mr. Shahab Lutfi Al Hormozi. Shareholders can register either physically or electronically. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.