Dubai Financial Market PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
DFM
AED000901010
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

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.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Dubai Financial Market PJSC

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported strong growth in 2024, with a 24% increase in net profit (pre-tax) to AED 409.3 million, compared to AED 329.6 million in 2023. The DFM General Index rose by 27.1%, reaching its highest level since September 2014, and market capitalization increased by 32% to AED 907 billion. The market onboarded 138,262 new investors, with 85% being foreign nationals, and raised AED 10.48 billion through three successful IPOs. The Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend of AED 256 million, representing 97% of the total retained earnings available for distribution. The results underscore DFM's position as a leading financial exchange in the region, driven by robust trading volumes, capital inflows, and increased investor activity.
On January 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of Dubai Financial Market (PJSC) held a meeting where they approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. They also recommended distributing a cash dividend of AED 256 million, representing 3.2% of the capital and 97% of the total retained earnings available for distribution, pending approval from the Annual General Assembly. Additionally, the agenda and invitation for the 2024 Annual General Assembly Meeting were approved, subject to the Securities and Commodities Authority's approval. The meeting also addressed regular matters and other business.
Nasdaq Dubai has listed the Middle East's first corporate Blue Bond, valued at USD 100 million, issued by DP World. This bond is part of DP World's USD 10 billion Global Medium-Term Note Programme, with a 5.250% coupon rate maturing in 2029, and achieved a spread of 99.6 basis points above U.S. Treasuries. The proceeds will fund sustainable projects in marine transportation and port infrastructure, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14. This listing enhances Nasdaq Dubai's reputation as a leading platform for ESG-linked financial instruments, with its total debt market value at USD 137 billion, including USD 29 billion in ESG-linked issuances. The listing ceremony was attended by DP World and Nasdaq Dubai executives, highlighting a commitment to sustainable finance and economic growth.
The Dubai Financial Market (PJSC) Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes discussing the company's consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, considering the distribution of cash dividends for the same period, reviewing the agenda and invitation for the Annual General Assembly Meeting, and addressing regular matters and any other business.
The settlement price for the Micro GME Oman Crude Oil Futures contract expiring in January 2025 is $81.76 USD. The contract series code is OMOIL H25, and the contract ID is OIL240125 001. This information, issued on January 24, 2025, is available on the Dubai Financial Market website. Note that the details may change, and the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation takes precedence in case of discrepancies.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) Regulated Short Sell (RSS) weekly summary for the period from January 20, 2025, to January 24, 2025, reports that there were no RSS trades during this time. For more details on RSS, refer to the DFM Market Rules and Operational Model available on their website. The announcement can also be accessed on the DFM website. Note that the information is subject to change and is provided "as is," with no liability for any losses incurred from its use.
A new contract series for Oman Crude Oil Futures, specifically the March 2026 contract, will be available for trading starting on January 27, 2025. The contract, identified by the symbol OMOIL H26, will be listed on the Dubai Financial Market and will be de-listed on January 23, 2026. Further details can be found on the Dubai Financial Market website. The information provided is subject to change, and the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation will take precedence in case of any inconsistencies.
The weekly summary for DFM Regulated Short Sell Transactions from January 13, 2025, to January 17, 2025, reports no RSS trades during this period. For more details on Regulated Short Selling, refer to the DFM Market Rules and the Operational Model and Procedures for Implementation of Regulated Short Selling available on the DFM website. This announcement can also be accessed on the DFM's news and disclosures page. The information provided is subject to change, and DFM is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.

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DFM News: Regulated Short Sell – Weekly Summary – July

The weekly trading summary for DFM Regulated Short Sell Transactions from 01 July 2024 to 05 July 2024 reports the following: - Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) had a short sell trade volume of 150 and a trade value of AED 324.00. - Salik Company PJSC (SALIK) had a short sell trade volume of 1,280 and a trade value of AED 4,518.40. For more information on Regulated Short Selling (RSS), refer to the DFM Market Rules Module Three Membership, Trading, and Derivatives Rules & Operational Model and Procedures for Implementation of Regulated Short Selling available on the DFM website. The announcement is also available at https://www.dfm.ae/the-exchange/news-disclosures/market-announcements. Disclaimer: The information provided is subject to change and is available on an "as is" and "as available" basis. DFM will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, or consequential loss resulting from the use of this data and content.

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DFM News: Resume trading on GULFNAV shares after disclosing the results of its BOD meeting
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DFM News: Suspend trading on GULFNAV shares starting from 11:00 AM as its BOD meeting is being held today, 03-07-2024 and until results are disclosed
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DFM News: Reminder: Today, 02/07/2024 is the ex-dividend date for IFA shares & trading resumes with the adjusted price
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DFM News: Press release - Nasdaq Dubai welcomes the Listing of USD 400 million Sukuk by UAE master developer Arada

Nasdaq Dubai has listed a USD 400 million Sukuk issued by UAE-based master developer Arada Developments LLC. This is Arada's second listing on Nasdaq Dubai and the first under their new USD 1 billion Sukuk program. The five-year fixed-rate Sukuk saw strong demand, being oversubscribed by 3.5 times, with interest from investors across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including institutional investors, fund managers, high-net-worth individuals, and banks. This listing enhances Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for Sukuk listings, contributing to the total value of USD 93 billion in Sukuk issuances and USD 129 billion in listed bonds and Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. To celebrate the listing, Arada's Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi and Nasdaq Dubai CEO Hamed Ali participated in a market-opening ceremony. Both expressed satisfaction with the strong investor interest and the growing confidence in the UAE's Islamic finance market.

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DFM News: Reminder: Today, 01/07/2024 is the last trading date to entitle for IFA’s bonus shares
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DFM News: Reminder: General Assembly of SHUAA is being held on 28/06/2024

Shuaa Capital PSC, headquartered at "The H Hotel" Office Tower, 15th floor, Office No. 1502, Dubai, UAE, is a licensed financial investment company regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority under license number 630307 and commercial license number 200219. The company has invited its shareholders to attend the annual general meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM at its headquarters on the 32nd floor of Al Khatem Tower, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Shareholders can also attend remotely via electronic participation. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the Board of Directors' report, the auditor's report, the company's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, and the proposal not to distribute cash dividends for the same financial year.

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DFM News: Resume trading on DEYAAR shares after disclosing the results of its BOD meeting
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Disclosure: Supplementary Disclosure by Dubai Financial Market PJSC (“Company”) regarding passing a Board of Directors’ resolution by circulation

On June 24, 2024, Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority, addressed a letter to Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The letter concerns a supplementary disclosure by DFM regarding the passing of a Board of Directors' resolution by circulation. It informs that the Board is still considering a resolution regarding an internal matter, which is currently under study. The letter is signed by Ali Amer Al-Hashimi, Chief Financial Officer of DFM.

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DFM News: Dubai Financial Market announces the joining of UNIKAI FOODS to DFM Sharia Index, as of today, June 24, 2024