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Arcapita Group Holdings Limited and Dgpays Consortium have agreed to acquire a majority stake in NEOPAY, a fast-growing payment solutions provider in the UAE, from Mashreq, which will retain a significant minority interest. The deal values NEOPAY at approximately $385 million and is pending regulatory approval. This acquisition aims to bolster NEOPAY's growth in the Middle East's digital payments sector, leveraging Dgpays' technology. NEOPAY has seen significant growth, serving various sectors and benefiting from the UAE's economic landscape and digital transformation initiatives. Leaders from Arcapita, Dgpays, and Mashreq expressed optimism about NEOPAY's future expansion and market potential.

The Dubai Financial Market has issued an announcement regarding the expiry settlement prices for Micro GME Oman Crude Oil Futures contracts expiring in September 2024. The settlement price for the contract series code OMOIL X24 is 74.36 USD. This information is available on the Dubai Financial Market's website. The document includes a disclaimer stating that the information is subject to change and emphasizes that it is not a substitute for the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors will review and approve the financial results for the period ended 30 September 2024 on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at 1:00 PM. This announcement is addressed to Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market.

On September 23, 2024, Drake & Scull International PJSC announced the final list of accepted commercial debts and the amounts to be paid to each creditor. This follows a previous announcement on January 30, 2024, which listed creditors in Al Bayan and Gulf News newspapers. The current announcement, published in Al Bayan and Gulf Today newspapers, states that the debts are considered finally paid at a rate of 10% of the accepted debt value. Creditors listed in the announcement are requested to contact the company via email at Investor.Relation@drakescull.com.

Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC has announced an interim cash dividend for the first half of 2024, amounting to AED 157,500,000 or 2.10 Fils per share. The important dates for this dividend are as follows: the last date of entitlement is September 26, 2024, the ex-dividend date is September 27, 2024, the registry close date is September 30, 2024, and the dividend distribution date is October 16, 2024. This decision aligns with the company's dividend policy and was authorized by shareholders at the General Assembly Meeting on March 19, 2024. Chairman Mohammad Ali Al Ansari stated that the dividend reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder value.

Union Properties PJSC, a prominent real estate developer in Dubai, is emphasizing its commitment to Emiratisation by participating in the "Ru’ya" Careers UAE 2024 event from September 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company aims to engage with Emirati talent, including interns and fresh graduates, as part of its alignment with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. Currently, 25% of Union Properties' senior management roles are held by UAE nationals. CEO Eng. Amer Khansaheb highlighted the company's dedication to offering valuable opportunities for Emirati professionals and supporting the growth of Dubai's real estate market.

A new contract series for Micro DME Oman Crude Oil Futures, specifically the November 2025 contract, will be available for trading starting September 24, 2024. The contract, identified by the symbol OMOIL X25 and ISIN OIL2309 25001, will be listed on September 24, 2024, and de-listed on September 23, 2025. Further details can be found on the Dubai Financial Market website. Note that the information provided is subject to change and should not replace the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

On 20 September 2024, the Board of Directors of ADNOC Distribution approved a circular resolution to distribute an interim cash dividend of 10.285 fils per share, totaling approximately AED 1.285 billion, for the first six months of 2024. The last day to participate is 26 September 2024, the ex-dividend date is 27 September 2024, and the record date is 30 September 2024.