Dubai Financial Market PJSC

About Dubai Financial Market PJSC
Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – PJSC (the “Company”) is a Public Joint Stock Company incorporated in the Emirate of Dubai – United Arab Emirates, pursuant to decree No. 62 for the year 2007 issued by the Ministry of Economy on February 6, 2007, and is subject to the provision of the UAE, Federal Law No. 8 for the year 1984 and its amendments.
The licensed activities of the company are trading in financial instruments, acting as commercial, industrial and agricultural holding and trust company, financial investment consultancy, and brokerage local and foreign shares and bonds. In accordance with its Articles of Association, the Company complies in all its activities, operations and formalities with the provisions of Islamic Shari’a and shall invest its entire fund in accordance with these provisions.
The company’s shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market (“DFM”). The company currently operates the Dubai Stock Exchange, related clearing house and carries out investment activities on its own behalf.
The ultimate parent and controlling party is the Government of Dubai which owns 80% of DFM through Borse Dubai Limited (the “parent”), a Government of Dubai entity.
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Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC is inviting its shareholders to a general assembly meeting on July 10, 2025, at the Novotel Hotel in Dubai and online. The agenda includes discussing the acquisition of Brooge Petroleum & Gas Investments and related entities. Special resolutions to be considered include allowing the transfer and registration of shares and mandatory convertible bonds to Brooge Energy Limited, ensuring no ultimate beneficial owner exceeds 30% ownership, and amending the company's Articles of Association to allow up to 100% foreign ownership of the company's shares.
Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of dual-currency bonds issued by China Development Bank, highlighting Dubai's role as a key international hub for fixed income issuances and cross-border investments. The bonds consist of a USD 500 million floating-rate tranche and a EUR 500 million fixed-rate tranche, both rated A1 by Moody's. The issuance attracted significant investor interest, with the euro tranche oversubscribed 15 times and the USD tranche three times. Investors included banks, sovereign entities, and asset managers from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai, emphasized the strengthening ties with Chinese financial institutions and the confidence international investors have in Dubai's market infrastructure. This issuance is part of CDB's strategy to diversify its foreign-currency funding and expand its international investor base. Nasdaq Dubai continues to grow as a venue for Chinese issuers, with over USD 13.4 billion in Chinese fixed income listings. Total debt issuances on Nasdaq Dubai now exceed USD 136.2 billion.
The document provides details on the margin parameters for DFM Futures, effective from July 9, 2025. It lists various underlying symbols, their base margin percentages, currencies, and margin per contract, both base and spread. The underlying symbols include AIRARABIA, AlANSARI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMAARDEV, EMIRATESNBD, EMPOWER, GFH, OMOIL, SALIK, and SHUAA. The margin calculation methodology and eligible margin types are detailed in the Derivatives Clearing Guidelines and Procedures, available on the Dubai Clear website. The announcement is also accessible on the DFM website. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and advises consulting the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation for any inconsistencies.
A new series of equity futures contracts for October 2025 will be available for trading on the Dubai Financial Market starting from July 10, 2025. These contracts include various futures such as AIRARB, ANSRI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMPWR, EMRDEV, ENBD, GFH, SALIK, and SHUAA. All these contracts will be listed on July 10, 2025, and de-listed on October 16, 2025. Additional details and updates can be found on the Dubai Financial Market website. Note that the information provided is subject to change and the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation takes precedence in case of any inconsistencies.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) issued a weekly summary for Regulated Short Sell (RSS) transactions covering the period from June 30, 2025, to July 4, 2025. During this period, there were no RSS trades conducted. For more details on RSS, individuals can refer to the DFM Market Rules and related documents available on the DFM website. The announcement can also be accessed online. A disclaimer notes that the information is subject to change and that DFM is not liable for any losses incurred from the use of this information.