Abu Dhabi Market Cap Hits $771bn as ADX Leads London Investor Roadshow
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is strengthening its global presence as it leads a delegation of 23 listed companies to London, following the exchange's market capitalisation reaching an impressive AED2.83 trillion ($771 billion).
The ADX delegation will participate in the fifth HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference from June 8 to 11, bringing together international investors, policymakers, and business leaders to explore investment opportunities across the Gulf region.
Led by Chairman H.E. Ghannam Al Mazrouei and Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, the roadshow aims to highlight the resilience, liquidity, and long-term growth potential of Abu Dhabi's capital markets.
ADX Demonstrates Market Resilience
The London visit comes after a period of global market volatility, during which ADX maintained strong performance and recovered quickly compared to many regional markets.
According to ADX, improvements to market infrastructure and trading mechanisms have helped maintain liquidity and investor confidence even during challenging economic conditions.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX Group, said that Abu Dhabi continues to offer investors a stable and attractive market capable of preserving and growing value across changing economic cycles.
He noted that ADX-listed companies reported AED48 billion ($13.1 billion) in profits during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period last year.
Market Capitalisation Reaches AED2.83 Trillion
As of the end of April 2026, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange recorded a market capitalisation of AED2.83 trillion ($771 billion).
Average daily trading value reached AED1.4 billion ($381 million), representing an 8.2% year-on-year increase.
The exchange attributes this strong performance to Abu Dhabi's economic growth, supported by one of the world's highest sovereign credit ratings and robust non-oil sector expansion.
Foreign and Institutional Investment Continues to Grow
Institutional investors remained a major driver of market activity during the first four months of 2026.
Their combined buy and sell trading value reached AED182 billion ($49.6 billion), accounting for 77% of the exchange's total trading activity during the period.
Foreign investors also played a significant role, contributing AED111 billion ($30.4 billion) in trading value, equal to 47.3% of the market's total activity.
The strong participation builds on the momentum seen in 2025, when both foreign investment and institutional trading recorded steady growth.
AED66.2 Billion in Dividends Announced
Since the beginning of 2026, ADX-listed companies have announced cash dividends totaling AED66.2 billion ($18 billion).
The exchange said these strong shareholder returns reflect the healthy financial performance and continued growth of listed businesses across multiple sectors.
Leading Abu Dhabi Companies Join the London Roadshow
The ADX delegation includes 23 leading companies representing key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy.
Among the participants are ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Gas, Borouge, Dana Gas, Fertiglobe, NMDC Group, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Aldar Properties, AD Ports Group, Modon Holding, Burjeel Holdings, PureHealth, Presight, Space42, and e&.
The roadshow is designed to strengthen connections between Abu Dhabi-listed companies and the international investment community while showcasing opportunities across sectors including energy, banking, real estate, healthcare, technology, logistics, and telecommunications.
With a market value of $771 billion, rising foreign investment, and strong corporate earnings, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange continues to reinforce its position as one of the Middle East's leading financial markets and a key destination for global investors.
