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Regional stock exchange that added 42,864 new investors in H1 2026 and saw large increases in daily traded value and trades.
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baraka launches investments on DFM and ADX for UAE investors
DIFC‑based investing app baraka has launched direct access to Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) listings for eligible UAE customers, allowing AED‑funded local share ownership with custodianship by Emirates NBD and execution via Arqaam Capital. The move expands baraka's offering of local and global assets and aims to boost retail participation in UAE public markets.
The MIC Effect: Where Fast Company Middle East's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 are now
Coverage of 2025 Most Innovative Companies honorees shows measurable follow-through: increased retail participation on the Dubai Financial Market, a Saudi Energy Recovery plant with projected GDP impact, and a large Saudi AI training initiative drawing 51,000 participants.