WASHINGTON, D.C., United States, March 30, 2026: The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) said it has announced a new AIA-approved webinar as part of its TAB Talk series, scheduled for May 20, 2026. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the Council said the webinar, titled ‘Using TAB Experience to Troubleshoot Performance Issues’, will examine how Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) professionals apply field experience and systematic troubleshooting methods to resolve HVAC performance issues after systems are placed into operation.

AABC said the session will use real-world scenarios to highlight common causes of airflow and temperature deficiencies. The Council added that these include duct leakage, fan performance problems, coil bypass and system bypass conditions.

AABC said the webinar will emphasise investigative techniques rooted in TAB principles to distinguish system deficiencies from issues related to design, installation or operation. The Council added that the session will document diagnostic approaches to demonstrate how experienced TAB professionals contribute to restoring system performance and maintaining design intent.

AABC said the webinar will outline learning objectives, including identifying common post-occupancy HVAC performance issues and describing TAB-based troubleshooting methods. The Council added that participants will also learn how installation and operational factors affect HVAC system performance and how to differentiate between TAB-related issues and non-TAB root causes.

AABC said the webinar will be presented by Jason Hauska, Senior Project Manager, Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc. The Council added that the session will take place at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (1:00 p.m. Central Time).

AABC said the webinar will offer one AIA learning unit as continuing education credit. The Council added that the session is intended for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing professionals, commissioning providers, energy managers, and building owners and facility managers.

AABC said the webinar will be free for AABC, AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) and the Energy Management Association (EMA) members. The Council added that the registration fee for non-members is USD 39.

AABC said registration details are available on its website.

DUBAI, UAE, March 30, 2026: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) said it has signed an agreement with Meraas, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, to supply City Walk phase 3 and the Verve building with more than 17,500 refrigeration tonnes (RT). Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said the agreement reflects growing demand for energy-efficient District Cooling services in the region.

Empower said the agreement forms part of its ongoing expansion to meet the increasing needs of development projects. The company added that the move underscores its commitment to delivering environmentally friendly cooling solutions that address customer requirements and keep pace with Dubai’s urban development.

Empower said the expansion reflects its role in the District Cooling sector, adding that it continues to provide integrated services using technologies aimed at ensuring customer comfort. The company added that these efforts enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability across the projects it serves.

Empower said City Walk phase 3 represents an addition to its portfolio of developments across Dubai. The company added that it recently announced an increase in its connected cooling capacity to around 1.7 million RT by the end of 2025, serving nearly 1,750 buildings, while it said its contracted capacity reached approximately 2.0 million RT.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “Through these agreements, Empower is adding new projects to its portfolio, reaffirming the effectiveness of its efforts in strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and reliable partner in District Cooling services in Dubai. These projects also contribute to enhancing the diversity of the sectors we serve and expanding our role in reducing carbon emissions, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai,”

H.E. Bin Shafar added: “We are committed to keeping pace with the rapid and continuous development across all sectors in Dubai. With the real estate sector experiencing rapid growth, we are working to develop services that meet evolving aspirations, in line with Dubai’s global standing and reinforcing Empower’s position and credibility as a leader in the District Cooling sector. By adding new projects to our portfolio, we aim to expand our impact on the UAE’s sustainability journey and align our objectives with national strategies aimed at building a sustainable green economy and achieving net zero.”

Empower said the third phase of the City Walk project represents an addition to Dubai’s urban landscape. The company said the project is located within one of Dubai’s urban destinations and offers a lifestyle that integrates residential, commercial and leisure components. Empower added that upon completion, the project will include a range of residential units designed to international standards.

DUBAI, UAE, 30 March 2026: AESG said it has launched a dedicated Structural Design and Engineering division aimed at strengthening its fully integrated, multi-disciplinary consultancy platform across the Middle East. Making the announcement through a Press Release, AESG said the new division enhances its ability to deliver concept-to-construction engineering solutions embedded within its sustainability and cost consultancy expertise.

AESG said that by integrating structural engineering, commercial advisory and sustainability strategy from the earliest stages of project development, it enables clients to achieve design-to-budget outcomes, optimise embodied carbon and reduce downstream delivery risk. The company added that the new division is embedded within a broader engineering and advisory ecosystem that aligns engineering decisions with capital efficiency, procurement strategy, material availability, regulatory compliance and long-term asset performance.

AESG said the integrated approach enables structural solutions to be evaluated not only for technical robustness but also for whole-life value and commercial viability. The company added that the move comes as the increasing scale and complexity of projects in the region drive the need for delivery-aligned and commercially intelligent engineering.

Commenting on the launch, Saeed Al Abbar, CEO, AESG, said it reinforces the company’s commitment to integrated delivery across the full asset lifecycle. He said: “Our strength has always been in combining engineering, sustainability and cost intelligence into a single advisory platform. The addition of a dedicated Structural Design and Engineering division strengthens that model, allowing us to influence critical structural decisions at concept stage while protecting commercial outcomes and long-term asset value. Across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, projects are increasing in complexity and ambition. To deliver successfully, engineering strategies must be aligned with sustainability targets, procurement realities and financial objectives from day one. This integrated approach improves certainty, reduces risk and drives stronger project performance.”

AESG said the Structural Design and Engineering division will support clients across feasibility, concept design, detailed design, early contractor engagement and construction-stage advisory. The company added that by embedding structural strategy early and aligning it with cost modelling and sustainability analysis, it aims to reduce redesign risk, protect programme milestones and improve budget certainty.

AESG said the division will focus on optimising embodied carbon through material efficiency and alternative structural systems, aligning structural design with capital budgets and procurement strategies, accelerating delivery through modular and repeatable methodologies, enhancing durability and resilience in response to regional climatic conditions and improving whole-life asset performance and adaptability.

AESG said it has appointed Matthew Cross as Director of the new division. According to AESG, Cross has more than 25 years of experience in the built environment and previously held senior leadership roles at AECOM and Arcadis, overseeing large international and multidisciplinary teams and directing major projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. AESG said Cross holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from Griffith University and is a Chartered Structural Engineer in Australia.

Cross said: “Developers today are operating with compressed delivery programmes and expecting increasingly sophisticated delivery models from initiation. Design-to-budget is no longer aspirational — it is a key metric at every stage. We are also seeing greater reliance on early works and structural packages to de-risk the critical path. By integrating well engineered structural solutions with cost consultancy and our inhouse multidiscipline engineering teams from the outset, we are helping clients make informed trade-offs that protect both programme and commercial performance.”

AESG said Gavin Lume has joined the company as Technical Director, bringing expertise in complex structural design and regional project delivery. AESG added that Lume holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has led teams across the Middle East on major programmes including hyper-luxury Red Sea developments. AESG said his experience in structural dynamics has contributed to projects such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Frame.

Lume said: “International developers entering the region can underestimate how local processes, procurement constraints and construction norms shape programme certainty and buildability. Integrating regional design, procurement and construction expertise early alongside the wider specialist disciplines enables holistic solutions that are coordinated and practical to deliver on site. This new division brings earlier clarity on the intent of the project, aligning the structural design with stakeholder expectations from the outset.”

AESG said that with the launch of its Structural Design and Engineering division, it reinforces its position as a fully integrated engineering and advisory partner capable of delivering commercially resilient, sustainability-led and delivery-ready developments across the Middle East.

KUPFERZELL, Germany, 27 March 2026: Ziehl‑Abegg said it hosted a forum titled “Social Media for Decision-Makers”, bringing together senior executives from industry, finance, commerce and associations to discuss the strategic use of social media in corporate communication.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said more than 40 managing directors and board members attended the event in Kupferzell, Germany. According to Ziehl-Abegg, the discussions focused on the evolving role and strategic relevance of social media, with LinkedIn taking centre stage as a platform for visibility and positioning.

Ziehl-Abegg said the forum was designed to facilitate discussions among senior executives on the opportunities and challenges associated with social media use at a leadership level. The company added that the event aimed to provide participants with an opportunity to exchange perspectives on practical approaches to digital communication strategies.

The company said a keynote presentation was delivered by social media consultant Felix Beilharz, who discussed the role of digital platforms in areas such as corporate visibility, recruitment and communication.

Commenting on the topic, Joachim Ley, CEO, Ziehl-Abegg, said: “I know from personal experience just how powerful LinkedIn can be for individuals and, in particular, for organisations. In the B2B sector especially, visibility increasingly determines perception, trust and ultimately business success.”

Ziehl-Abegg said the programme also included discussion sessions where participants exchanged experiences and perspectives related to corporate communication and digital platforms.

Ziehl-Abegg said that it plans to continue hosting similar initiatives, including the Social Media Days scheduled for early July, which will address topics such as communication, artificial intelligence and digital platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. The company also noted that it has organised the AICommunication Award since 2024 as part of its broader initiatives related to digital communication and innovation.

Considering that most Middle Eastern countries are signatories to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the industry faces a shortened transition window* to shift from today’s higher-GWP HFC refrigerants to lower-GWP A2L refrigerants across air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

(*Baseline 2024 – 2026 average HFC consumption + 65% of HCFC baseline, Freeze at baseline level between 2028 – 2031, reduction of 10% from the baseline by 2032, 20% by 2037, 30% by 2042 and 85% by 2047.)

This regulatory timeline places HVACR service technicians at the forefront of the transition. Yet, many technicians in the region still lack adequate training and information regarding A2L installation, commissioning and servicing requirements, resulting in uncertainty and questions within the HVACR service community.

Residential and commercial air conditioning manufacturers are already evaluating A2L refrigerants, such as R-454B and R-32, as immediate alternatives to R-410A. For technicians, encountering A2L-based equipment in the field is now highly likely. Building a strong understanding of A2L behaviour, safety protocols and servicing requirements is essential to ensure safe installation and proper system performance.

Fortunately, from a service perspective, the shift from A1 HFC refrigerants to A2Ls does not fundamentally change the way technicians work. The same recommended best practices still apply — with the addition of a few new considerations, updated tools and A2L-rated equipment.

A2L refrigerant characteristics A2Ls are classified as “mildly flammable” refrigerants and include HFCs (Hydro Fluoro Carbon) , HFOs (Hydro Fluoro Olefin) and blends of both. Many next-generation low-GWP refrigerants fall into this category, enabling compliance with global environmental regulations (for example, the Kigali Amendment).

The burning velocity of ≤ 10 cm/s qualifies as A2L refrigerants.

Lower Flammability Limit (LFL)

A2Ls have an LFL approximately seven times higher than hydrocarbons such as R-290. Indeed, R-290 has an LFL of 2.1% by volume versus 14.4% by volume for R-32. This makes them less likely to form a flammable concentration during any refrigerant leakage from the system, allowing for larger allowable charge sizes in many applications.

Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE)

Hydrocarbon refrigerants can ignite from very low-energy sources, including static discharge. In contrast, A2Ls require a much higher ignition energy, typically an open flame or strong electrical spark. This characteristic greatly reduces ignition risk around common electrical components. For example, R-290 has an MIE of ~ 0.25mj(millijoule) versus ~ 20 to 30 mj, in the case of R-454B.

Heat of Combustion (HOC)

A2Ls have a significantly lower HOC (amount of heat/energy released when the refrigerant completely burns) compared to hydrocarbons like R-290 (HOC of R-290 is ~ 46,000 kJ/kg versus ~ 9,000 kJ/kg, in the case of R-32), meaning that any ignition event is far less severe. However, due to their mild flammability, proper leak detection and the use of sensors remain important design considerations.

Aside from these flammability-related properties, A2Ls share many of the same operating pressures and thermodynamic characteristics as common A1 refrigerants, such as R-410A. Some blends (for example, R-454B) may exhibit a small temperature glide. Some of these details are listed as follows…

Overall, safe handling of A2Ls requires adherence to standard refrigerant practices, the use of A2L-approved tools and proper PPE.

Installation and repair Compared to installing or servicing A1 refrigerant systems, A2Ls introduce three additional procedural steps for the additional safety that is required for handling A2L refrigerants. The good news is that all three are already considered best practices for A1 systems. Technicians who already follow recommended procedures will notice minimal change.

A2L servicing tools Installation and service tools to be used with A2L refrigerants are also similar to the ones used  for A1 refrigerants. However, it is important to select “A2L-compatible” equipment, where specified.

Retrofitting of existing A1 system with A2L refrigerant

It is critical to remember that A2Ls cannot be used as drop-in replacements in existing HFC systems due to the additional safety requirement in the equipment for A2L refrigerants. The existing design for the A1 refrigerant might not provide this safety requirement, which could lead to fire accidents. All equipment must be specifically designed and certified for A2L refrigerants, especially regarding the safety requirements. While charging procedures are familiar, technicians must ensure they do not exceed the maximum allowable charge limit specified by the equipment manufacturer for the given equipment and the indoor volume of the conditioned area.

New safety labels will soon appear on A2L-equipped systems to alert contractors to additional precautions. Some systems may also include protective panels over service ports. For more guidance, technicians can refer to the AHRI Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force at: https://www.ahrinet.org/saferefrigerant

A2L reclaim and recovery

Although A2L cylinders operate at pressures like R-410A cylinders, they include several features to differentiate them:

Pressure Relief Valve

Designed to open only enough to reduce excessive internal pressure, then automatically reset

Red Band/Stripe Marking

A prominent red stripe or red-painted top identifies cylinders containing mildly flammable refrigerants

Left-Hand (LH) Thread

A2L cylinders typically use LH threads to prevent accidental cross-connection with non-A2L equipment

A2L market adoption Across the HVACR industry, manufacturers, industry bodies and regulatory agencies are actively preparing for wider A2L adoption.  For example, compressor manufacturers have already developed A2L-compressors to support a smooth transition to lower-GWP technologies.

DUBAI, UAE, 26 March 2026: ALEC Holdings announced that it has successfully convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM), the first since its initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2025. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said the meeting brought together shareholders to review the company’s performance for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and to approve a number of governance, financial resolutions as well as the company’s Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025 and the reappointment of the company’s external auditors for the 2026 fiscal year.

ALEC Holdings said shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute cash dividends of AED 250 million, which the company said represents 36.4% of net profit for FY 2025 and 500% of the company’s capital as of 31 December 2025. The company added that shareholders registered as of 3 April 2026 would be eligible to receive the dividend, which will be distributed through the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in accordance with applicable procedures.

According to the company, the AGM also provided shareholders with a comprehensive overview of the company’s financial strength and operational performance. During the meeting, Barry Lewis, CEO, ALEC Holdings, presented highlights from the Board of Directors’ report for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025. ALEC Holdings said it reported revenues of AED 12.6 billion, reflecting a 56% year-on-year increase, alongside a gross profit of AED 1.3 billion at a margin of 10.5%. The company also reported free cash flow of AED 813 million for the year.

ALEC Holdings said these results were complemented by an 89% employee retention rate over ten years, along with a group wide Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.097 per million hours worked, reinforcing its focus on workforce wellbeing and safety across its extensive operations.

Commenting on the results, Barry Lewis, CEO, ALEC Holdings, said: “The strength of our performance reflects the clarity of our strategy, the discipline of our execution, and the commitment of our people. Delivering consistent growth while maintaining strong margins and cash flow positions us well for the future. The approval of this dividend underscores our focus on creating tangible value for our shareholders, as we continue to invest in the long-term resilience and capability of the business.”

DUBAI, UAE, 26 March 2026: Empower said the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held with a quorum of 85% of the company’s paid-up share capital, approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute cash dividends of AED 437.5 million, equivalent to 4.375 fils per share and 43.75% of the company’s paid-up capital for the second half of 2025.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said the meeting was held on March 26, 2026, at Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai and was chaired by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Empower and attended by H.E Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, along with members of the Board of Directors. Empower said that during the meeting, the company’s shareholders approved various items on the agenda and ratified the company’s performance report and financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025.

Empower, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market, said it reported record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The company said it recorded revenues of AED 3.42 billion during 2025, the highest since its listing, with net profit after tax reaching AED 1.004 billion, while EBITDA rose to AED 1.65 billion. The approved dividends, Empower said, will be distributed in accordance with its dividend distribution policy.

In 2025, Empower said it distributed cash dividends of AED 875 million in two equal installments of AED 437.5 million each in April and October. According to the company, this distribution comes in line with its commitment to distribute AED 875 million annually in dividends to shareholders.

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Empower, said: “In line with the vision of the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to raise the economic and service levels of the Emirate, Empower achieved record revenues of AED 3.42 billion with unprecedented net profits of AED 1.004 billion for the year 2025, while profits before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increased to AED 1.65 billion, reflecting our ability to maintain strong profit margins through operational efficiency. These achievements are a testament to the development efforts undertaken by the company to expand its services and enhance its efficiency across the Emirate of Dubai.”

H.E. Al Tayer added: “Empower’s strong performance reflects the strength of its business model and the efficiency of its operational strategies, underscoring its ability to deliver sustainable value to shareholders. The company continues to strengthen its position as a key partner in developing Dubai’s District Cooling ecosystem by expanding its services and enhancing operational efficiencies. Empower also focuses on developing its District Cooling infrastructure and adopting the latest global technologies in this field, ensuring the delivery of reliable and highly efficient services that support the company’s sustainable growth and reinforce its role in the emirate’s urban development.”

Empower said H.E. Al Tayer reaffirmed shareholders’ confidence in Empower’s strategies and plans, reiterating the company’s commitment to well-planned development initiatives and to advancing its focus on delivering consistent performance that ensures sustainable long-term success.

H.E Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “Empower draws inspiration for its expansion and development from Dubai’s continuous progress and the emirate’s ongoing development journey. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has witnessed a construction boom that has opened broad opportunities for investment and business growth. This momentum has led to increased demand for District Cooling and energy services, creating new investment opportunities in the utilities sector. Empower has responded to this demand through expansion projects and the development of innovative service solutions to ensure reliability and high efficiency. The company has achieved notable success in fulfilling this role, reflected in another successful year that contributes to opening new horizons for investment and development in the future.”

DUBAI, UAE, March 26, 2026: Danfoss said it has launched the Danfoss CoolTrain™, which it described as a modular pre-engineered and factory-tested valve train subsystem designed to address energy efficiency and deployment risks in direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said the solution is intended to support the transition towards liquid cooling driven by AI and high-density computing.

Danfoss said the CoolTrain™ replaces on-site assembly with a plug-and-play solution. The company added that the system is designed to accelerate project timelines and optimise system performance from the outset.

Danfoss said traditional on-site assembly of liquid cooling systems is a source of inefficiency. The company added that manually assembled systems are often not dynamically hydronic balanced, which it said leads to increased energy use from pumps. Danfoss said such methods are also prone to errors and may introduce risks of leaks and contamination, which it said can affect data centre operations.

Moath Shanaah, Data Center Business Development Manager, Danfoss – Türkiye, Middle East and Africa, said: “We saw the immense pressure our customers are under. They need to deploy liquid cooling fast and at scale, but the traditional methods are holding them back with risks and inefficiency. The CoolTrain™ is our direct answer to this. It’s about replacing on-site variables with factory-guaranteed certainty. We want to empower engineers to go with the smart flow, confident that their system is efficient and leak-proof from the moment it’s connected.”

Danfoss said the CoolTrain™ is a modular subsystem designed to connect facility cooling loops with server racks. The company added that each unit is assembled in a factory environment, pressure-tested, internally cleaned to ISO standards, pre-filled with coolant and sealed prior to delivery.

Danfoss said this approach reduces installation time and addresses causes of cooling system failures. The company added that the system integrates components intended to support reliability, hydronic balancing and digital monitoring.

Danfoss said the solution incorporates features such as interlockable couplings and flexible hoses to reduce leakage risks. The company added that the system includes a pressure independent control valve designed to provide continuous hydronic balancing.

Danfoss said the system can be equipped with a digital actuator to provide operational data, including flow rates and temperatures. The company added that this capability supports remote optimisation and predictive maintenance.

Danfoss said the CoolTrain™ supports specified operating parameters, including flow capacity, pressure and temperature ranges, and is designed for high-density rack cooling applications. The company added that the solution is available for specification in data centre projects.

STEINACH, Switzerland, 26 March, 2026: IQAir said its 2025 World Air Quality Report shows a decline in global air quality, with only 14% of cities meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) annual PM2.5 guideline. IQAir said the findings are based on data from 9,446 cities across 143 countries, regions and territories, collected through more than 40,000 monitoring stations and sensors.

IQAir said only 13 countries, regions and territories globally recorded annual PM2.5 concentrations within the WHO guideline of five micrograms/m³. The organisation added that this represents a decline from 17% of cities meeting the guideline in 2024, highlighting a worsening trend in air quality performance.

IQAir said air pollution gained increased global attention in 2025, with international institutions elevating it as a major risk factor. The organisation added that the United Nations General Assembly classified air pollution as a significant contributor to non-communicable diseases, including cardiac disease, stroke and cancer.

IQAir said environmental factors, particularly wildfires, played a major role in degrading air quality during the year. The organisation added that biomass burning released approximately 1,380 megatonnes of carbon globally, contributing to elevated pollution levels.

According to IQAir, the highest population-weighted PM2.5 concentrations continued to be concentrated in Africa and Central and South Asia. The organisation added that countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and India ranked among the most polluted globally based on annual averages.

IQAir said disparities in monitoring infrastructure remain a key challenge. The organisation added that Africa and West Asia continue to be underrepresented in monitoring networks, despite hosting some of the most polluted regions.

IQAir said non-government monitoring stations have become increasingly important in addressing data gaps. The organisation added that in many countries, such stations provided the only real-time air quality data available.

IQAir said PM2.5 remains the primary pollutant tracked in the report due to its significant health impacts. The organisation added that sources of PM2.5 include industrial emissions, transportation, power generation, agricultural burning and natural events, such as dust storms and wildfires.

IQAir said the findings highlight the need for sustained global efforts to improve air quality. The organisation added that maintaining clean air requires long-term strategies, continuous monitoring and coordinated action across governments and stakeholders.

ABU DHABI, UAE, 26 March, 2026: National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) said it held its Annual General Assembly (AGA), during which shareholders approved a second-half cash dividend of 6.5 fils per share. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said the approval brings the total dividend for 2025 to 13 fils per share.

Tabreed said the total dividend represents a yield of approximately five per cent, based on the closing share price on March 25, 2026. The company added that the dividend reflects its financial and operational performance during the year.

Tabreed said the dividend demonstrates its approach to delivering returns while continuing to invest in long-term opportunities. The company added that despite merger and acquisition activity during 2025, its dividend payout as a percentage of net profit increased to 79%.

Tabreed said shareholders also approved the re-election of the existing Board of Directors for a three-year term. The company added that the re-election was conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Capital Market Authority.

Tabreed said the AGA was chaired by its Chairman, Bakheet Al Katheeri. The company added that during the meeting, it highlighted its development from a utility provider into an infrastructure company with a focus on resilience and innovation.

Al Katheeri, said: “Our long-term contracts, strong customer base and solid financial position make Tabreed one of the most reliable infrastructure investments in the region.

“In 2025, Tabreed delivered strong operational performance and advanced its long-term growth strategy. Our core business remains robust, with stable operations, healthy margins and high asset availability. Connected capacity during 2025 reached 1.57 million refrigeration tonnes (RT), a 19% increase year-on-year driven by both organic growth and M&A. Excluding M&A, organic capacity growth was 4.4%, near the top of our guidance range.

“Our balance sheet remains strong, and we continue to maintain investment grade metrics, which is a core priority. Tabreed’s strong and visible growth pipeline gives us exceptional confidence in the future and reflects our commitment to sustainable value creation for our shareholders. Our strategy is disciplined and balanced: rewarding shareholders today while strengthening the company for tomorrow. We are well positioned to capitalise on the growth already secured through long-term concessions and new opportunities ahead of us.”