UAE
ETF and capital markets coverage focused on the United Arab Emirates.

In a historic event, KraneShares KWEB and KRBN ETFs were approved today
Discover the significance of KRBN KWEB on ADX as the first US-domiciled ETFs cross-list in UAE capital markets.

Mubadala and ADIC in UAE hold millions of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shares
Explore the rise of the Blackrock bitcoin ETF and significant investments by Mubadala and ADIC in the crypto arena.

GCC Equities Extend Gains in October 2025 as UAE and Saudi Drive Regional Momentum
Explore the recent trends in GCC exchanges with the MSCI GCC Index climbing 1.2% in October 2025. Discover more now.

Lunate’s Boreas to launch thematic ETF on AI infrastructure on ADX
Explore Boreas and its new AIPOWR ETF, designed to track AI-related data and power supply infrastructure.

How Abu Dhabi’s ADX IOP Brings ETFs from Subscription to Trading
Explore IOP ADX and learn about the Initial Offering Period for ETFs on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Dubai’s Gold Tycoons Confront a Changing Market
Learn about the Dubai Gold narrative and how changing demand and regulations are reshaping the bullion trading landscape.

Why the Dubai Financial Market is Outperforming GCC Peers in 2025
The Dubai Financial Market achieved record profitability in H1 2025 with 298% year-on-year net profit growth and 75% increase in daily trading value, outperforming regional peers ADX and Tadawul.

ADX 2025: Record Trading, Foreign Inflows, and a Quantum Leap in ETFs
In 2025, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) achieved robust growth with rising trading volumes, record foreign investment, market cap gains, and the launch of new ETFs, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a MENA financial hub.

United in Portfolios India and Pakistan on ADX
Explore Pakistan and India on ADX: Discover market dynamics, growth, and unique investment vehicles for GCC investors.

QNB launches DIFC’s first regulated tokenized money-market fund
Discover the innovative tokenized money market fund launched by QNB Group and Standard Chartered for enhanced investment opportunities.

THNDR Fintech Expands in MENA: From Egypt to UAE and Saudi Arabia
THNDR’s launch as ADX’s first remote retail trading member allows 4 million users across Egypt and MENA to invest in UAE-listed stocks and ETFs, enhancing retail market access, boosting liquidity, and supporting Abu Dhabi’s goal as a regional financial hub.

UAE Weekly Market Dashboard
GCC markets posted a mixed performance this past week, with investors balancing strong global equity momentum against softer energy prices. Regional benchmarks largely tracked international risk-on sentiment, but the retreat in oil and natural gas capped gains for energy-heavy Gulf bourses.Qatar outperformed peers, advancing 2.48%, boosted by strength in financials and resilient foreign inflows as […]

