The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a robust performance in the first quarter of 2026, with a significant increase in trading activity and investor participation. The Average Daily Trading Value (ADTV) rose by 56% year-on-year to AED 1.03 billion, while the total traded value increased by 48% to AED 61 billion. Net profit before tax grew by 43% to AED 193.3 million, and total consolidated revenue increased by 36% to AED 253.1 million. DFM attracted 20,702 new investors, with international investors comprising 79% of new registrations. Institutional investors accounted for 70% of total trading value, and foreign investors contributed 54%. Market capitalization reached AED 897 billion by the end of March 2026. The results highlight DFM's appeal to international capital and the strength of Dubai's capital markets.

The Board of Directors of Dubai Financial Market PJSC held a meeting on Thursday, 30 April 2026. During this meeting, they approved the company's financial statement for the first quarter ending 31 March 2026, along with addressing regular matters and any other business.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced an adjustment to its Equity Futures Contracts for Dubai Investments PJSC following shareholder approval of a cash dividend of AED 25 fils per share. The adjustment will take effect on May 1, 2026, the ex-dividend date. The affected contracts are DIC FUT for May, June, and July 2026, with each being adjusted by a ratio of 0.938424. The adjusted prices for these contracts will serve as the reference prices for trading on May 1, 2026. The announcement is available on the DFM website, and the information is subject to change, with the DFM Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation taking precedence in case of inconsistencies.