Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market said foreign investors net inflows reached Dh1.3 billion so far in the year.
“We look forward to attracting more foreign investments as a result of the joint efforts of DFM and listed companies, which are increasingly inclined to deepen relations with investors,” Essa Kazim, chairman of the Dubai Financial Market said in a statement.
“Our continuous efforts over the past years has successfully attracted more foreign investments and we look forward to intensifying these efforts in cooperation with listed companies, which are inclined to deepen relations with investors as well as being significantly committed to embrace best practices of investor relations, transparency and corporate governance,” Kazim said.
The DFM will hold its annual investor roadshow in New York on October 16-17.
About 23 senior executives representing 12 companies listed on DFM and Nasdaq Dubai will participate in the event.
List of participating companies include; Air Arabia, Aramex, Damac Properties, DFM Company, DP World, DXB Entertainments, Emaar Malls Group, Emaar Properties, Dubai Islamic Bank, Orascom Construction, Al Ramz Corporation and Afkar Capital ETF fund.
“DFM is the main gateway for foreign investors looking to participate in the success stories of many listed companies supported by the highly growing and sustainable economy not only in the UAE but in the gulf region especially that DFM is the preferred listing venue for leading companies in the UAE and beyond. DFM’s world-class infrastructure and regulations in line with international institutions’ requirements are among the main drivers of further investments. Certainly, foreign investors’ solid presence on DFM strongly indicates their deep confidence in the quality and diversification of its investment opportunities and its ability to sustain growth,” Kazim said.
