The weekly summary for DFM Regulated Short Sell Transactions from October 18 to October 23, 2026, reports the following activity: Emaar Properties PJSC saw a short sell trade volume of 10,000 with a value of AED 115,200. Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC had a short sell trade volume of 10,000 valued at AED 71,650. Air Arabia PJSC experienced a short sell trade volume of 150,000 with a value of AED 727,000. Further details can be found in the DFM Market Rules and Procedures for Regulated Short Selling. The announcement is available on the DFM website. The information is provided "as is" and may change, with DFM not liable for any losses resulting from its use.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a 22% increase in traded value to AED 162 billion for the first nine months of 2026, with a net profit before tax of AED 586.4 million. Total consolidated revenue for this period was AED 753.2 million, and operating income rose by 24.8% to AED 511.2 million compared to the same period in 2025. The EBITDA was AED 642 million, with an 85.2% margin. Average daily traded value increased by 25% to AED 883 million, driven by institutional and international investor activity. The total number of new investors was 55,460, with 72% being international, raising the total investor base to over 1.3 million. Institutional investors accounted for 73% of the total traded value, while foreign investors contributed 51%. Market capitalization at the end of September 2026 was AED 993 billion, and the DFM General Index closed at 5,960.54 points, down 1.4% since the start of the year. The DFM continues to focus on enhancing Dubai's capital markets and reinforcing its position as a leading international financial center.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a net profit before tax of AED 586.4 million for the first nine months of 2026, with a total traded value increase of 22% to AED 162 billion. The consolidated revenue for this period was AED 753.2 million, while operating income rose by 24.8% to AED 511.2 million compared to the same period in 2025. The EBITDA stood at AED 642 million, with an EBITDA margin of 85.2%. The average daily traded value increased by 25% to AED 883 million, driven by active institutional and international investor participation. The total number of new investors reached 55,460, with 72% being international, bringing the total investor base to over 1.3 million. Institutional investors accounted for 73% of the total traded value, and foreign investors contributed 51%. Despite these positive developments, the DFM General Index closed at 5,960.54 points, 1.4% lower than at the start of the year. The market capitalization was AED 993 billion at the end of September 2026.