- CEO
- Hamed Ahmed Ali
- Full Time Employees
- 164
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Investment banks/Brokers
- Address
- World Trade Centre (Rashid Tower) Dubai DU United Arab Emirates 9700
- IPO Date
- Nov 12, 2006
- Business
- Dubai Financial Market P.J.S.C. (DFM.AE) operates as the leading stock exchange in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, providing investors and market participants with products and services for trading, clearing, settlement, and depository of securities; listing equities, bonds, Sukuk, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs); and facilitating membership for licensed trading members and brokers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Dubai, the exchange lists approximately 69 companies across sectors including banks, investment and financial services, insurance, real estate and construction, transportation, industrials, consumer staples, and telecommunications, while operating primarily in the UAE with a focus on regional and international investors. DFM became the region's first publicly listed exchange in 2007, with 80% ownership by Borse Dubai and the remainder held publicly following its initial public offering.
The exchange supports a transparent and liquid market environment through its iVestor trading platform, which features AI-generated summaries and tools for investor number (NIN) applications, IPO processes, and real-time market data including indices such as DFMGI, DFMSI, and UAEESGI. It caters to individual and institutional investors targeting UAE-based securities, with total market capitalization reaching AED 995 billion and 69 listed companies as of late 2025.
In recent developments, DFM reports a 212% surge in net profit before tax to AED 930.8 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven by increased trading volumes, market depth, and investor engagement. The exchange launched the ARENA funding platform to enable private companies, including family businesses, to raise capital exceeding AED 35 million, alongside IPO reforms boosting average daily trading value to AED 663 million. Additionally, DFM forged a strategic partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange to explore dual and cross-listing opportunities, enhancing global market accessibility and capital-raising processes.