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Dubai Financial Market posts Dh443 million profit in H1

Strong liquidity and rising investor participation drive higher trading volumes

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DFM recorded Dh1 billion in average daily trades and welcomes 42,864 new investors in H1 2026.

Major overhaul of DIFC investment fund rules proposed

Proposal seeks simpler rules, stronger investor safeguards, prepares for tokenised funds

The DIFC Gate Building.

Amanat completes major GCC healthcare takeover

Full takeover gives Amanat control of 715-bed healthcare network

Cambridge Health Group operates a network of post-acute care and rehabilitation facilities across the UAE and Saudi Arabia as Amanat Holdings completes its full acquisition of the healthcare operator.

Dubai stocks hit Dh1 trillion market value

DFM index reaches 6,115 points as UAE markets gain after US-Iran truce developments

The Dubai Financial Market’s market capitalisation has exceeded Dh1 trillion as trading activity and foreign investor participation increase.

Spinneys tops Dh1b in sales amid war tensions

Online grocery sales surged as conflict disrupted regional freight routes

Spinneys said its sourcing and supply chain systems helped it maintain product availability despite freight complexities during the quarter.

Dubai broker fined Dh513,000 after misleading insurers

DFSA says broker manipulated premiums and reinsurance documents for years

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), headquartered in DIFC, regulates financial firms operating in the centre.

DFM profit jumps as trading hits Dh61b

Foreign investors made up 79% of new registrations in Q1 2026

Traders at the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

DIFC just changed who can set up companies — see how

New rules remove eligibility limits, widen access, and tighten oversight via CSPs

Prescribed Companies are widely used as cost-efficient vehicles for holding assets such as shares, real estate and intellectual property, and are popular among high-net-worth individuals

ADGM at 10: 2025 surge, key growth milestones

Assets under management rise 36% as licences cross 12,000 and workforce jumps

Global asset management giants such as Cantor Fitzgerald, BBVA, Arab Bank Switzerland - Gulf, Plenary ME Infrastructure and more set up offices in 2025.

DIFC Square opens early as firms expand Dubai offices

600,000 sq ft office project almost fully pre-leased before handover, says DIFC

New office space at DIFC Square in Dubai International Financial Centre has been handed over ahead of schedule, adding 600,000 sq. ft. of Grade A commercial offices to meet rising demand from global and regional firms expanding in the district.

Why stock market dips can now be a good chance to buy

Goldman says war risks and AI fears won't cause investment crashes for investors

Iran-US tensions: Why stock market dips are a good chance to buy for UAE investors

UAE stock markets drop as regional tensions escalate

DFM falls nearly 5% while ADX slips nearly 2% as investors absorb geopolitical risks

Market participants spent the past two days assessing regional developments while watching global markets and energy prices react to the escalating conflict.

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