DFM Net Profit Before Tax Reached AED 443.2 Million as H1 Trading Activity Rose 40.4%
Summary
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a net profit before tax of AED 443.2 million for the first half of 2026, alongside a 40.4% increase in trading activity. DFM attracted 42,864 new investors during the period, with international investors representing 71.4% of new registrations. Institutional investors accounted for 71.2% of total traded value, and foreign ownership stood at 20.06% of market capitalization.
Why it matters
For investors and market participants in the UAE, the growth in trading activity and sustained international and institutional participation signals strengthening liquidity and confidence in Dubai's capital markets, which can affect investment decisions and market conditions.
- DFM Net Profit Before Tax Amounted to AED 443.2 Million as Trading Activity Increases 40.4% in H1 2026 Financial Metrics Increased Trading Activity and Market Performance Growing Investor Participation DFM attracted 42,864 new investors during the first six months of 2026, with international inves