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The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company PJSC held its Board of Directors Meeting No. 7/2024 on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Seven board members were present, meeting the quorum requirement of five out of nine. The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from previous meetings No. 5/2024 and No. 6/2024, and decisions made by circulation. They also approved the company's financial statements for the third quarter of 2024 and the recommendations of the board committees. The meeting was documented by Board Secretary Omar Khedr.

Drake and Scull International PJSC reported a net profit of AED 5.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant improvement from a net loss of AED 34.9 million in the same period last year. The company's revenues grew by 13% to AED 21.5 million, driven by increased activity in India, Romania, and Tunisia. For the first nine months of 2024, Drake and Scull achieved a year-to-date profit of AED 3.8 billion, largely due to a write-back of AED 3.75 billion in liabilities as part of their restructuring process. Earnings per share for this period were AED 1.88, compared to a loss per share of AED 0.18 last year. The restructuring has strengthened the company's financial position, increasing total assets to AED 715.6 million and improving equity to AED 174.1 million, while also reducing debt through the conversion of some obligations into Mandatory Convertible Sukuks.

Emaar Properties PJSC reported significant financial growth for the first nine months of 2024. Property sales increased by 60% to AED 50 billion (US$ 13.6 billion), and the revenue backlog exceeded AED 100 billion (US$ 27.2 billion). The company's revenue grew by 30% to AED 23.8 billion (US$ 6.5 billion), and net profit before tax rose by 24% to AED 12.4 billion (US$ 3.4 billion) compared to the same period in 2023. Emaar attributes its success to strong demand in Dubai's real estate market, effective project execution, and investor confidence. The company also achieved a 17% growth in EBITDA, reaching AED 12.6 billion (US$ 3.4 billion). Mohamed Alabbar emphasized Emaar's commitment to adapting to market changes and continuing to deliver luxury living experiences.