UAE Stock Markets Surge with AED58 Billion in Transactions Since Start of Year

Since January, UAE stock markets have been bustling, executing 764 high-value transactions worth approximately AED58 billion across 18 billion shares, according to recent data.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) dominated, contributing 95.6% of this total value, while the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) accounted for the remaining 4.4%.

The ADX led the activity with 549 transactions involving 16.6 billion shares, valued at AED55.4 billion. Among the largest trades, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) saw 78 deals worth AED22.4 billion on 7.6 billion shares. Fertiglobe followed closely, completing 44 transactions amounting to AED13.28 billion on 4.15 billion shares. International Holding Company (IHC) recorded a notable single transaction valued at AED4.38 billion.

Meanwhile, DFM saw 215 transactions covering 1.35 billion shares, with a total value of AED2.54 billion. The biggest transaction on DFM involved Mashreq, with a deal worth AED782.1 million. Other significant trades included BHM Capital at AED363.5 million and Taaleem Holdings at over AED245.7 million.

This strong transaction activity highlights growing investor interest and confidence in UAE markets, with ADX continuing to attract substantial capital flows, and DFM showing steady participation in major deals.

News Source: Emirates News Agency