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A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recorded robust growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting heightened investor confidence and a marked rise in foreign participation.
According to data released by the exchange, total foreign buying reached Dh81.3 billion in the first six months of the year, representing 45% of overall market purchases. This marks a 61% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The bourse reported a surge of 99.5 percent in foreign net investments, underscoring growing international interest in ADX-listed equities. Trading activity on the exchange also saw considerable momentum, with the total trading value rising by 33.5% YoY and the average daily trading value increasing by 31.4% YoY.
The market capitalisation of ADX reached Dh3.09 trillion as of June 30, 2025, reflecting 3.1% growth from the beginning of the year. The top traded stocks included ADNOC Gas, Aldar, ADNOC Distribution, Lulu, IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Multiply Group and ADNOC Drilling.
The exchange attributed the upbeat performance to a combination of favourable market conditions, increased trading volumes, and investor appetite for leading UAE equities. The consistent rise in activity and foreign investment aligns with ADX’s ongoing efforts to enhance market accessibility, broaden product offerings, and deepen liquidity.
