Watania International Holding PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
WATANIA
AET000301019
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Watania International Holding PJSC

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Watania International Holding PJSC (‘WIH’ or the ‘Company’, formerly known as Dar Al Takaful PJSC) is a listed entity trading on Dubai Financial Market under the ticker WATANIA (previously DARTAKAFUL).

The Company is incorporated as a public joint stock company in accordance with the Federal Law No. 8 of 1984 (as amended) relating to commercial companies in the UAE. It obtained its commercial license on 23 July 2008 and commenced operations on 1 September 2008. 

The Company was formed following the consolidation of key operators including the acquisition in 2020 of Noor Takaful by Dar Al Takaful PJSC and the merger in July 2022 of Dar Al Takaful PJSC with National Takaful Company PJSC (Watania).

In March 2023, the public joint stock company changed its name from Dar Al Takaful PJSC to Watania International Holding PJSC and its insurance license was cancelled as it became an investment holding company aiming to expand its footprint through shariah compliant investments consisting of a portfolio of Takaful companies and supporting businesses to help develop and grow the Takaful sector.

Watania International Holding PJSC is the sole shareholder of two operating companies: Watania Takaful General PJSC (previously Noor Takaful General PJSC) and Watania Takaful Family PJSC (previously Noor Takaful Family PJSC). Together, they create one of the leading Takaful providers in the UAE.

The two operating companies offer a range of Takaful products including motor, general, technical, medical, and family to both individuals and companies in the UAE. They operate in accordance with the teachings of Islamic Sharia and within the provisions of UAE Federal Law No. 6 of 2007 relating to Takaful companies and Takaful agents and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the companies. The two companies operate full-services offices located in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Deira and Jebel Ali in Dubai.  

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Watania International Holding PJSC

The Dubai Financial Market has been informed by Watania International Holding PJSC that the nomination period for their Board of Directors concluded on April 11, 2025. The Nominations and Remuneration Committee has reviewed and approved the candidates for the Board positions. The election of new Board members will occur during the General Assembly meeting on April 23, 2025. The candidates are Dr. Ali Saeed Sultan Bin Harmal Aldhaheri, a non-executive, non-independent member from the UAE, and Mr. Matar Hamdan Sultan Al Ameri, a non-executive, independent member from the UAE.
Watania International Holding PJSC has announced the opening of nominations for its Board of Directors. The nomination period will run from April 2 to April 11, 2025. Eligible individuals and shareholders are invited to apply by submitting their applications via the company's official email. Applications must include a candidate profile and specify the desired membership category (Executive, Non-Executive, or Independent Member). Seven board members will be elected, in line with the company's Articles of Association. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria outlined in relevant laws and regulations. The nomination period is ten days, and applications must comply with specific document requirements. Once the nomination period closes, candidates cannot transfer their nominations. The list of candidates will be published on the company's website on April 14, 2025, and shared with the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market.
The Board of Directors of Watania International Holding (PJSC) invites shareholders to attend the company's Annual General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the 13th Floor, Building 2, The Galleries, Jebel Ali Downtown, Dubai, UAE, and will be available in a hybrid format, allowing participation in person or via video conferencing with electronic voting through www.smartagm.ae. The agenda includes approval of the Board and Auditor's reports, discussion of the company's financial statements, consideration of a recommendation not to distribute dividends, approval of Board remuneration, discharge or dismissal of Board members and auditors, appointment of external auditors for 2025, and election of the Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term.
Watania International Holding (PJSC) reported a net profit of AED 13.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, despite experiencing one-off losses in its General line of business due to April rains and a higher loss ratio in Motor. No new securities were issued during this period. The company appointed Al Ramz Capital as a liquidity provider to enhance share trading by improving the order book, reducing trading spreads, and minimizing price volatility. Additionally, the company approved new Board of Directors for its subsidiaries, Watania Takaful General PJSC and Watania Takaful Family PJSC, in Q3 2024. New members were also appointed to the Internal Shari’ah Supervision Committee. WIH continued to engage in community support through campaigns focused on road safety, blood donation, and health awareness, and launched an Emiratization campaign to attract young graduates to the Takaful sector.
On 12 March 2025, Watania International Holding (PJSC) held a Board of Directors meeting. The meeting started at 2:30 PM. The board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, but the disclosure of these statements is pending final approval from regulators concerning the financials of the operating subsidiaries. Additionally, the board decided to invite the Annual General Assembly to convene after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals. Routine business matters were also discussed. The meeting details were signed by Nawal Ma’ally, the Board Secretary, on the same date.
The Board of Directors of Watania International Holding (PJSC) will meet on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at 2:30 PM. The agenda includes reviewing and endorsing the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024, inviting the Annual General Assembly to convene after receiving necessary approvals, and discussing routine business matters. The authorized signatory for this meeting is Nawal Ma’ally, the Board Secretary.
The preliminary results for Watania International Holding (PJSC), formerly known as Dar Al Takaful (PJSC), have been released for the period ending on December 31, 2024. The company was established on July 23, 2008, with a paid-up, subscribed, and authorized capital of AED 260,156,250. The Chairman of the Board is Dr. Ali Saeed Sultan Bin Harmal Aldhaheri, and the Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Gautam Datta. The company's external auditor is Grant Thornton Audit and Accounting Limited, Dubai Branch. The mailing address is P.O. Box 48883, Dubai, UAE, with a contact telephone number of +971 4 813 4444 and an email address of nawal.maally@watania.ae.
On December 26, 2024, Watania International Holding (PJSC) held a Board of Directors meeting at 1:00 PM. During the meeting, the board approved the company's budget for the financial year 2025 and the procurement of Islamic credit facilities from Emirates NBD Bank. The board also discussed routine business matters. The meeting details were documented by Nawal Ma’ally, the Board Secretary.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

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.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 2n QTR of 2024

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

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

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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.

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Disclosure: Results of Board of Director’s Meeting

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.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

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.

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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.

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Disclosure: The Results of the of General Assembly

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.

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