The UAE's Capital Markets Authority has shifted its mandate from an enforcement watchdog to an economic enabler supporting market expansion. Following an 18-month reform period, the authority completely rewrote its statutory framework and harmonized rules with the Dubai Financial Services Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The regulator expects the alignment to strengthen market stability and draw major international financial institutions.
The UAE's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has transitioned from a traditional regulatory watchdog into an economic enabler, according to its chief executive Waleed Al Awadhi. Speaking at the Meira 2026 conference in Dubai, Al Awadhi stated that the authority completely rewrote its laws over the past 18 months. The regulator is working with Dubai's DFSA and Abu Dhabi's FSRA to harmonise frameworks and bolster international competitiveness.
The UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) has completely rewritten its laws and regulatory rulebook following an 18-month reform process. Announced by CMA Director General Waleed Al Awadi at the Meira 2026 conference, the reforms transition the regulator into a market developer while coordinating rules with DIFC and ADGM authorities.
China Securities has secured regulatory approvals to launch a regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Concurrently, JD.com subsidiary JINGDONG Property has agreed to construct a 150,000-square-metre smart logistics facility in Abu Dhabi's KEZAD economic zone.
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