Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange celebrated Emirati Women’s Day on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Rashid Al Beloushi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, said the number of employees in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is 113 and women comprise 44 per cent of this with 51 employees, 49 of whom are Emirati.

He added that eight women hold senior positions in the market and that is the same number as men, which reflects the importance of the role of women in the UAE’s development.