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A new series of equity futures contracts for July 2026 will be available for trading on April 9, 2026, as announced by the Dubai Financial Market. The contracts include AIRARB, ANSRI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMPWR, EMRDEV, ENBD, GFH, SALIK, and SHUAA, all of which will be listed on April 9, 2026, and de-listed on July 16, 2026. Further details can be found on the Dubai Financial Market website. The information is subject to change and the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation will take precedence in case of any discrepancies.

The Board of Directors of Orient Takaful Company (PJSC) invites shareholders to attend the Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026, at 11 am. The meeting will be held at Al Futtaim Building in Dubai and online via MS Teams, allowing for virtual attendance and direct e-voting. The agenda includes approving the Directors' and Auditors' reports for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, discussing the company's financial statements, considering the non-distribution of dividends, reviewing the Internal Sharia'ah Supervisory Committee's report, appointing committee members for 2026, approving the Corporate Governance Report, discharging the Board and Auditors from liability for 2025, appointing an auditor and actuary for 2026, and approving transactions with related parties. Shareholders can delegate others to attend on their behalf under specific conditions, and attendance is available via TEAMS. Only shareholders registered by April 29, 2026, are entitled to vote.

The ordinary general assembly meeting of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. was held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Noble Meeting Room at the Westin City Centre Bahrain, Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting was attended in person by several individuals, including board members and executives such as Jumaa Hassan Abood, Maysan Faisal Al Muscati, Mohammed Safar, Thaqib Mahmood Mustafa, Fatima Abdullah Mufeez, Hassan Jassim, and Arvind Sharma. Additionally, representatives from KPMG, the external auditor, were present. Electronically, the meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Amr bin Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud, Sheikh Dr. Osama Bahr, Sheikh Dr. Adel Al Marzouqi, Khadija Ahmed Ali, and Fatima Hassan. These individuals included the Chairman of the Board, members of the Sharia Supervisory Board, and representatives from the Central Bank of Bahrain's Islamic banking supervision department.

Empower Insulated Pipe Systems (ELIPS), a subsidiary of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, reported strong performance in 2025 and continued growth into early 2026. ELIPS, a leading manufacturer of insulated pipe systems, played a key role in infrastructure projects across the UAE and regional markets, enhancing its production efficiency and meeting increasing demand for sustainable solutions. In 2025, ELIPS added over 30 new projects to its portfolio, bringing the total to 282, and delivered more than 950 kilometers of piping systems. The company expanded its client base to over 340 customers, with approximately 40 new clients added in 2025. ELIPS maintains a strong presence in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of infrastructure solutions and a strategic partner in urban development projects.

BHM Capital reported strong performance in new account openings in the first quarter of 2026, leading the UAE markets in both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The company opened 8,280 new accounts on ADX and 10,204 on DFM, securing market shares of 43% and 41% respectively. BHM Capital also achieved significant trading volumes, with AED 15.83 billion traded on ADX and AED 13.01 billion on DFM, capturing market shares of 8.84% and 10.60%. The company attributes its success to its advanced trading platforms, diverse services, and client-focused approach. March 2026 saw a notable increase in new accounts, underscoring the resilience and appeal of the UAE capital markets. CEO Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di emphasized the company's ability to provide a consistent and reliable investment experience.

The weekly summary for DFM Regulated Short Sell Transactions from March 30, 2026, to April 3, 2026, indicates that there were no RSS trades during this period. For more information on Regulated Short Selling, refer to the DFM Market Rules and related documents available on their website. The announcement is also accessible on the Dubai Financial Market's website. The information provided is subject to change, and DFM is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this data.