A new series of equity futures contracts for October 2026 will be available for trading on the Dubai Financial Market starting from July 9, 2026. These contracts include various futures with specific contract IDs and symbols, all of which will be listed on July 9, 2026, and de-listed on October 15, 2026. The announcement can be accessed on the Dubai Financial Market's website. The information is subject to change, and the Dubai Financial Market's Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation will take precedence in case of any discrepancies.

The Ministry of Finance in the UAE has officially listed the country's first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, which is now available for secondary market trading. This initiative, aimed at individual investors, saw significant interest, with subscription orders reaching AED 445 million, nine times the initially planned issuance size of AED 50 million. Consequently, the issuance size was increased to AED 100 million. The programme attracted a diverse group of retail investors, with UAE nationals making up 72% of the subscribers. Notably, young investors under 25 and women represented 45% of the subscriber base, highlighting the programme's role in promoting financial inclusion. The listing was marked by a bell-ringing ceremony at Nasdaq Dubai, led by H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, alongside other officials.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported no regulated short sell (RSS) trades for the period from June 22, 2026, to June 26, 2026. For more details on RSS, individuals are encouraged to consult the DFM Market Rules and related documents available on the DFM website. The announcement is also accessible online. The information provided is subject to change, and DFM is not responsible for any losses incurred from the use of this information.

The Arab Energy Fund has listed a USD 500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, due in 2031, with a profit rate of 4.686% and priced at a spread of 70 basis points over SOFR. The issuance was twice oversubscribed, with orders exceeding USD 900 million, and it attracted a diverse range of investors, including central banks and sovereign institutions, reflecting the strong credit profile of The Arab Energy Fund. The Sukuk is rated Aa2 by Moody's and AA+ by Fitch. This listing, part of The Arab Energy Fund's Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, contributes to the depth of Nasdaq Dubai's Sukuk market, which now has over USD 98.6 billion in outstanding Sukuk. The transaction marks the fourth listing by The Arab Energy Fund on the exchange and is part of its strategy to support sustainable energy development in the Arab world. The total value of debt listings on Nasdaq Dubai has surpassed USD 141 billion.