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Dubai Financial Market

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24/7

UAE Capital Markets Expand with 43% Rise in Licensed Companies

The UAE Capital Market Authority reported a 43 percent increase in licensed financial companies during the first nine months of the year, alongside a 64 percent rise in accredited financial professionals. Trading across the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market reached AED 408 billion, with foreign investors accounting for 49 percent of activity. Enforcement actions also intensified, resulting in AED 12.9 million in penalties and approximately AED 1.2 billion in client refunds.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Finance Magnates

UAE Capital Market Authority Reports AED 1.2 Billion in Investor Refunds

The UAE's Capital Market Authority facilitated approximately AED 1.2 billion in client refunds during the first nine months of 2026, up sharply from AED 8 million in the same period last year. Licensed firms rose 43% year-on-year as regulatory complaints handled jumped 192%. The expansion comes in the CMA's first nine months operating under Federal Decree-Laws No. 32 and 33 of 2025.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

DIP Holding Sets IPO Price Range Between Dhs1.10 and Dhs1.15 Per Share

DIP Holding, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has set the price range for its Dubai Financial Market initial public offering between Dhs1.10 and Dhs1.15 per share. The offering of a 20 percent stake implies a total valuation of Dhs9.5bn to Dhs10bn. Subscriptions opened on October 27, 2026, with trading expected to begin on or around November 11.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE CMA Reports 43% Growth in Licensed Financial Entities Through September 2026

The UAE Capital Market Authority recorded a 43 percent year-on-year increase in licensed financial entities during the first nine months of 2026. Trading across the Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets reached AED 408 billion, with foreign capital accounting for 49 percent of transactions. The regulator also increased enforcement, issuing AED 12.9 million in financial fines.

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