The Dubai market index rose 0.4% on Monday to reach 4263.29 points, with real estate shares leading the way. In Abu Dhabi, the market saw a 0.18% increase to 9245 points, driven by strong performance from banking shares. The Abu Dhabi market’s rise was supported by gains in the financial, industrial, and utilities sectors, while the Dubai market index saw increases in the real estate and industrial sectors. Despite declines in the finance and utilities sectors in Dubai, overall market performance was positive.
Trading activity was substantial in both markets, with a large deal on Emirates NBD Bank shares in Dubai and three large transactions on Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company shares in Abu Dhabi. Liquidity in Abu Dhabi was led by International Holding, Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Alpha Dhabi, and Multiplay, while trading in Dubai focused on Union Properties, Emaar Properties, Emaar Development, and Deyaar. Investors from various nationalities showed interest in both markets
