In a remarkable week for the UAE stock market, an impressive inflow of nearly Dh6.5 billion boosted investor confidence, particularly in the real estate, financial, and banking sectors. This surge in market liquidity saw significant trading in both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets, with a total of about 2.3 billion shares exchanged over 113,600 transactions.
The end of the week saw the market capitalization of listed shares reach a staggering Dh3.565 trillion. This figure was largely split between shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, valued at Dh2.841 trillion, and those on the Dubai Financial Market, with a value of Dh724.1 billion. These numbers underscore the robust nature of the UAE’s financial markets and the diverse investment opportunities they present.
Leading the charge in the Abu Dhabi market was the International Holding Company (IHC), which accounted for the lion’s share of trading with transactions worth about Dh1 billion. Its stock closed at a strong Dh399.6. Other noteworthy performers included Alpha Dhabi and Multiply Group, with trading values of Dh464.7 million and Dh280 million, respectively. Presight AI achieved an impressive weekly rise of 23 percent, closely followed by Hayah Insurance at 16.2 percent, and Abu Dhabi Takaful by approximately 11 percent.
In the Dubai market, Emaar Properties topped trading activities, attracting around Dh428 million in liquidity. Union Properties and Emaar Development also saw substantial trading, with liquidity values of Dh200 million and Dh135 million, respectively. The top gainer in percentage terms was National General Insurance, which saw an increase of 14.6 percent, followed by Ethmar International Holding at 7.4 percent, and Union Properties at 6.4 percent.
This week’s trading activities reflect a continued positive momentum in the UAE’s stock markets, highlighting the region’s economic resilience and growth potential. Investors showed heightened interest in both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets, with key players like IHC and Emaar Properties leading the way in drawing significant capital inflows. This robust market performance is a clear indicator of the UAE’s ongoing appeal as a vibrant and lucrative investment destination.
