Dubai’s main stock index rose by 0.8% on renewed investor interest in banking and property shares, fueled by encouraging regional earnings reports. Financial institutions and real-estate developers attracted significant buying ahead of anticipated dividend announcements and positive growth guidance for 2025.
Key players driving the momentum included Emirates NBD and Emaar Properties, with their shares advancing 1.2% and 1.9% respectively. Market activity picked up notably, with the average daily trading volume increasing 15% week-on-week, and the overall market capitalization rising by approximately AED 4 billion (around US $1.09 billion).
This upward trend holds particular significance for young investors and finance professionals in the UAE, signaling renewed confidence in Dubai’s capital markets. It reflects steady liquidity flows backed by robust corporate earnings, suggesting a conducive environment for trading and portfolio growth as the year progresses.
