Liquidity in the local stock markets exceeded 11 billion dirhams over 5 sessions, including 7.04 billion dirhams on the Abu Dhabi market and 4.001 billion dirhams on the Dubai market, following trading in 2.94 billion shares through 209,000 transactions.
Emaar Properties captured the largest share of Dubai Financial Market liquidity during the week, with a value exceeding 1.48 billion dirhams, followed by Emaar Development at 386 million dirhams, then Emirates NBD attracting 342.8 million dirhams. The Dubai Financial Market index closed at 6,018.35 points, declining 2.35% over 5 sessions.
Over the week, shares of Taleem Holding rose 5.2%, United Foods 3.3%, Spinneys 2.4%, and Amanat Holdings 1.54%. In contrast, shares of International Financial Advisors fell 8.86%, National Cement 8.3%, Drake & Scull 6.97%, and Emaar Properties 5.86%.
The FTSE Abu Dhabi General Index (FADGI) also closed at 9,880 points, down 1.37% over 5 sessions. ADNOC Gas led activity on the Abu Dhabi market, capturing the largest share of total trading with liquidity of 849.7 million dirhams over 5 sessions, followed by Aldar Properties attracting 729.94 million dirhams, then ADNOC Distribution with liquidity of 629.86 million dirhams.
On the Abu Dhabi market over 5 sessions, shares of Emirates Insurance rose 12.2%, Areed 10.4%, Abu Dhabi National Takaful 8.99%, and Emirates Driving 7.5%.
Shares of Anan Investment fell 9.35%, Investment Bank 6.45%, Apex Investment 6.3%, and Phoenix Group 1.04%. At the daily performance level, UAE stock markets diverged in the final trading session of the week, particularly in the banking and real estate sectors, which contributed to moderating the pace of decline.
The Dubai market index fell 0.1% to 6,018.35 points, while the Abu Dhabi market index rose 0.04% to 9,880 points.