Amanat Holdings PJSC Shareholders Approve Record AED 175 Million Dividend or 7% per Share at Annual General Assembly
April 1, 2026
Amanat Holdings PJSC Shareholders Approve Record AED 175 Million Dividend or 7% per Share at Annual General Assembly
31 March 2026 | Dubai | Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat” or the “Company”) (DFM symbol: AMANAT), the leading healthcare and education listed investment company, today announces that its Annual General Assembly Meeting (“AGM”) was held on 31 March 2026, with a quorum of 84% of the Company’s share capital.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all agenda items, as previously disclosed and made available to shareholders, including:
- Approval of the Board of Directors’ report on the Company’s activities and financial position for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
- Approval of the Auditor’s report for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
- Approval of the Company’s financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
- Approval of a cash dividend of AED 175 million, equivalent to 7% of the Company’s paid up share capital or 7 fils per share, for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
- Approval of the Board of Directors’ remuneration
- Discharge of the Board of Directors and external auditor from liability for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
- Appointment of external auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026 and approval of their fees
- Pursuant to article 152(3) of the Federal Decree by Law no.32 of 2021 in respect of Commercial Companies as amended, approved authorising the members of the Board to undertake competing businesses to that of the Company and to trade on their own behalf or for others in one or all of the Company’s activities, provided that the Board complies with the relevant laws and policies in such instances
- Approved the ratification of the appointment of Mr. John Ireland to the Board of Directors as from 12th February 2026, as endorsed by the Board of Directors
Commenting on the outcome, Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri, Chairman of Amanat Holdings PJSC, said:
“The approval of a record dividend reflects the strength of Amanat’s financial performance and the successful completion of our monetization cycle. We are grateful for the continued support and confidence of our shareholders, which underscores the trust in our strategy. With a strong balance sheet and our scalable businesses across healthcare and education, we are well positioned to deliver sustainable shareholder returns while continuing to invest in our next phase of growth.”
John Ireland, Chief Executive Officer of Amanat
“Following today’s General Assembly, we would like to thank our shareholders for their continued confidence and support. We remain focused on creating long-term shareholder value through the disciplined deployment of capital, scaling market-leading businesses, and delivering sustainable returns.”
The resolutions passed at the AGM will be submitted to the relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable regulations.
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About Amanat Holdings PJSC
Amanat Holdings PJSC is the region’s leading listed operator of healthcare and education assets with paid-up capital of AED 2.5 billion. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2014, Amanat’s mandate is to establish, acquire and integrate companies in the healthcare and education sectors; and develop, manage, and operate these companies within the MENA region and beyond.
Amanat’s Education business includes Almasar Alshamil Education, listed on the Saudi Exchange since December 2025, and which holds MDX, the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London, HDC, the leading provider of special education and care services in KSA, and NEMA Holding, a leading provider of higher education in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Amanat’s Healthcare business comprises of Cambridge Health Group, the GCC’s leading provider of post-acute, long-term, and rehabilitative care, operating six facilities across the GCC, including two in Abu Dhabi, and others in Al Ain, Jeddah, Khobar, and Dhahran.