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AMAN EGM approves increase in paid up capital to AED200 million

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 06 - 2006 at 16:56
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Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company, AMAN, today held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

At the EGM, shareholders approved raising AMAN's paid up capital to AED200 million. The shareholders also approved foreign ownership of AMAN's shares up to 15 per cent.

On the occasion, Hussian al Meeza, Managing Director, AMAN, said:

"With the Increase in paid up capital, AMAN will be able to implement its corporate strategy aimed at playing a leading role in the field of Takaful insurance in UAE and the region. AMAN will continue its local and regional expansion by enhancing its presence through opening new branches in the UAE and other countries in the region."


He noted: "AMAN shareholders today approved a landmark policy decision to allow foreign ownership. This decision heralds a new era for AMAN."

AMAN held its AGM during the previous week and shareholders approved distribution of 15 per cent cash dividend and 15 per cent bonus shares to the shareholders. In a landmark decision, for the first time in its short history of three years, the Islamic insurer also announced distribution of 2 per cent profits to its policyholders at the AGM.
Mohd Bin Omair Al Muhairi, Board Member, AMAN, Hussain Al Meeza, Managing Director, AMAN, and Mohd Al Hashimi Board Member, AMAN. 
Mohd Bin Omair Al Muhairi, Board Member, AMAN, Hussain Al Meeza, Managing Director, AMAN, and Mohd Al Hashimi Board Member, AMAN.
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Asdaa Public Relations
Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
Tel: 3344550, Fax: 3344556

AMAN, Dubai's Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company, is a national public company, established in the second quarter of 2002.Several groups of investors have a stake in AMAN, including The Investment Office, Dubai Islamic Bank, and retail investors. The company provides Islamic insurance services.

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