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 Bayanat AI PLC reports record 2022 financial performance with 115% YoY revenue growth

Bayanat AI PLC reports record 2022 financial performance with 115% YoY revenue growth

Note:These results are unaudited, preliminary and subject to finalization of the audit of BayanatAI PLC consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, today reported its preliminary financial results for the full year 2022, reaching AED 788 million in revenue, with a net profit of AED 202 million for the year. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Bayanat’s FY-2022 revenue reached AED 788 million as compared to AED 367 million for the previous year, marking a substantial increase of 115%. Moreover, the Company reported FY-2022 net profit of AED 202 million, an increase of 110% as compared to AED 96 million for the previous year. Bayanat’s total assets increased to AED 1,508 million during the year ended 2022 as compared to AED 474 million for the period of the previous year, with an increase of 218%. Bayanat’s equity increased to AED 1,082 million during the year ended 2022 as compared to AED 255 million for the prior year, with an increase of 323%. Commenting on the results, His Excellency Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bayanat, said: “We are pleased to announce a promising financial performance for FY2022. In 2022, we more than doubled revenue and profits for Bayanat, and going forward into 2023, we remain committed to unlocking growth and value for our customers, shareholders, and our community. We are proud to be supporting the diversification of the UAE economy and the development of an advanced technology industry in the Emirates.” Hasan Ahmed Alhosani, CEO of Bayanat, added: “2022 was a defining year for Bayanat, which is reflected in our strong financial performance. The momentum has continued into 2023 as we look into expanding our product and services offering to further nurturing our customer base.  Last week, we also became the first ADX-listed technology share to be certified as Shari’a compliant, which opens up Bayanat to a broader pool of investors.”

 Bayanat AI PLC, a G42 Company, announces offer price per share and start of subscription period for Initial Public Offering

Bayanat AI PLC, a G42 Company, announces offer price per share and start of subscription period for Initial Public Offering

• Bayanat AI PLC confirms its intention to offer 571,428,572 shares representing 22.22% of its issued share capital as at the listing date • The offer price has been set at AED 1.10 per share, with the Company expected to raise approximately AED 628 million upon offer completion • Silver Lake and International Holding Company to become cornerstone investors in the IPO • Subscription period for the offering starts today and will close on 25 October 2022 for both Retail and Professional Investors • Listing of Shares and trading on ADX is anticipated on 31 October 2022

Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services- Bayanat -PJSC (Company) Announces Nominated members of the Board of Directors

Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services- Bayanat -PJSC (Company) Announces Nominated members of the Board of Directors

H.E. Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani - Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council - H.E. Tareq Al Hosani serves as the Chairman of GAL, Munich Health Daman Holding Ltd., as the Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA), Al Forsan International Sports Resorts and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). He is a Board Member for a range of strategic entities including YahSat, International Golden Group, EDGE, EDIC and others. H.E. Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab - Director at ADNOC Group Executive Office - H.E. Ahmed Al Kuttab has extensive experience in providing strategic guidance and leadership to multi-billion dollar organizations. Ahmed is a Board member at ADNOC Distribution, Emirates Development Bank and ADNOC Trading.

Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services- Bayanat -PJSC (Company) Announcing the opening of nominations for membership of the Board of Directors

Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services- Bayanat -PJSC (Company) Announcing the opening of nominations for membership of the Board of Directors

The Company’s Board of Directors (Board of Directors or Board) has the honor to inform the shareholders of the opening of the nomination for membership of the Company’s Board of Directors, during the period from Friday 5th of August 2022 to Monday 15th of August 2022. He who satisfies nomination conditions can the nominate himself for membership of the Board by virtue of an application submitted to the Company’s management at its headquarters located in Al Nahyan Area, Delma Street 13th, Abu Dhabi,  United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Abu Dhabi , Telephone: 026519134, email [email protected] , provided that the application is accompanied by the applicant CV and the capacity on the basis of which he wishes to nominate himself (executive member - non-executive member - independent member). General Terms: The number of members required to be elected to the Board of Directors is three (3) members. The door for nomination for membership of the Board of Directors will remain open for a period of ten (10) days from the date of the announcement, in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 regarding commercial companies. Anyone who nominates himself for membership of the Board of Directors must meet the conditions set forth in Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 concerning Commercial Companies, Ministerial Resolution No. (585) of 2018 concerning Private Joint Stock Companies Governance and the Company’s Articles of Association. The following documents shall be attached to the candidacy application: CV explaining the practical experience, academic qualification and capacity on which he wishes to nominate himself (executive/non-executive/independent). Acknowledgment of his commitment to the provisions of the Companies Law, the decisions implementing it, and the company's articles of association, and that he will exercise the duty of care of a reasonable person in the performance of his work. A statement of the names of the companies and institutions in which he works or holds a membership in their boards of directors, as well as any work he undertakes, directly or indirectly, that constitutes competition to the company. In the case of representatives of a legal person, an official letter must be attached from the legal person specifying the names of its representatives nominated for membership in the Board of Directors. After the nomination period is closed, the candidate may not waive his candidacy to the benefit of another person. The Company will publish the names of the candidates and their nomination data on the Company's website (www.bayanat.ai) on 15th August 2022. The Ministry of Economy will be provided with a list of names of candidates after the nomination period is closed.

Bayanat unveils fleet of Autonomous taxis at Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit

Bayanat unveils fleet of Autonomous taxis at Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit

Bayanat unveiled its new fleet of autonomous taxis at the Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit under the brand name TXAI. The ongoing phase one sees five TXAI branded vehicles operating on Yas Island, transporting passengers between nine stops. Phase two will include more TXAI vehicles in multiple locations across Abu Dhabi. Although the vehicles are driverless, a safety officer is present in the driving seat during the trial phase. The TXAI app is available for download now on the App Store & Google Play Store. Please follow Txai on social media: Instagram (@txai_taxi), Twitter (@txai_taxi)

EXPOs UAE Pavilion features TXAI, digital twin, and mapping technologies

EXPOs UAE Pavilion features TXAI, digital twin, and mapping technologies

The UAE Pavilion’s Technology Experience at EXPO 2020 is based on ‘Dreamers Who Do’. The exhibit showcases various initiatives that are fueling human progress while at the same time conserving our planet for generations to come. As one of only twenty featured dreamers, Bayanat has been selected to display a number of technologies which enable a smarter and more responsible human journey. Bayanat’s story focuses on using data to guide autonomous vehicles, from mapping the UAE, to using the data to create a digital twin, and thus creating vital information essential for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, such as TXAI.

Bayanat announces plan to launch the UAE’s first ‘HAPS’ stratospheric flight at Dubai Airshow

Bayanat announces plan to launch the UAE’s first ‘HAPS’ stratospheric flight at Dubai Airshow

Bayanat announced at the Dubai Air Show its plans to launch a maiden flight of its High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), a remotely piloted and solar powered aircraft. This flight will mark the first time such a satellite has flown in the UAE and will represent one of just a few completed HAPS launches worldwide.  The initial test flight will demonstrate HAPS’ diverse operational uses, and showcase its latest technology, which is powered by renewable and carbon negative energy. This UAE innovation is enabling a new class of environmentally friendly satellites to fly at high altitudes for extended periods of time, whilst transmitting premium geospatial data in real time from the stratosphere.

Bayanat CEO, Hasan AlHosani discusses Autonomous Vehicles at Forbes Middle East Sustainable Innovation Summit

Bayanat CEO, Hasan AlHosani discusses Autonomous Vehicles at Forbes Middle East Sustainable Innovation Summit

Speaking on the panel ‘Multimodal Mobility: The Digital Fix for a Connected Tomorrow’ under the Future Mobility Track, Hasan was joined by Harj Dhaliwal, Managing Director, Middle East and India, Virgin Hyperloop; Jaideep Dhanoa, Co-Founder and CEO, FENIX; Lucky La Riccia, Vice President and Head of Digital Services, Ericsson Middle East and Africa; and Thierry Sabbagh, Managing Director, Nissan Middle East. Discussions covered the connected network of micro-mobility options for the transport ecosystem of future cities, including shared mobility solutions, autonomous vehicles, and Mobility-as-a-Service.

Bayanat signs reseller agreement with Satellogic

Bayanat signs reseller agreement with Satellogic

Bayanat has signed an agreement to resell Satellogic products in the UAE. Satellogic is an Argentine company specializing in Earth-observing satellites, and the agreement allows Bayanat to access 17 commercial NewSat satellites operating in a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit, and 4 daily revisits of any point of interest.

Bayanat signs Memorandum of Understanding with ICEYE

Bayanat signs Memorandum of Understanding with ICEYE

As part of the AESAR Mission “Satellite Programme”, Bayanat has signed an MoU with Finnish company, ICEYE, a market leading developer and manufacturer of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar. As part of the MoU, Bayanat and ICEYE will discuss the use of a constellation of five ICEYE satellites; the launch of such satellites; procurement of LEOP (Launch and Early Operation Phase) and orbit commissioning services; and provision of ground segment, training services and support and maintenance services.

Bayanat signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Sharjah

Bayanat signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Sharjah

As part of the expansion of Bayanat’s strategic partnership model with renowned academic institutes, Bayanat has signed an MoU with the University of Sharjah, with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, research & development and staff training.

Bayanat signs cooperation agreement with Department of Municipalities and Transport

Bayanat signs cooperation agreement with Department of Municipalities and Transport

Under this agreement, we’ll cooperate with DMT in the trial operations of autonomous passenger vehicles in Abu Dhabi. Bayanat will provide comprehensive support to the program, including vehicle safety testing, central security and operation management platform, as well as overseeing the autonomous vehicle operations for the purpose of complying with traffic laws and its executive regulations in the UAE.