Dubai

The 15th Dubai Financial Market (DFM) Stock Game has ended with total traded value reaching Dh2.6 billion from 17,629 transactions, and the top 13 participants achieving average profit of 6 per cent. The annual competition aimed at sharpening the skills of university and school students in the UAE and abroad.

The winners of the competition received prizes to honour their success at a ceremony attended by Jamal Al Khadhar, Executive Vice-President, Head of Strategic Planning and Human Resources Division of DFM as well as representatives of the educational institutions involved.

The competition reflected the exchange’s commitment to increasing financial understanding and upgrading the skills of the younger generation, as well as helping students put capital markets theory into practice. This year’s Stock Game ran between April 26 and May 11 and attracted 1,867 students from 25 educational institutions.