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ADX foreign investment surges 99.5% in H1 2025

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recorded a 99.5% year-on-year increase in foreign net investment, reaching $3.7bn in the first half of 2025, up from $1.86bn during the same period in 2024.

ADX maintained its position as the second-largest exchange in the region and ranked eighth among emerging markets, with a market capitalisation of $799bn.

In February, ADX launched its new ADX Group structure, including subsidiaries Abu Dhabi Clear and Abu Dhabi Central Securities Depository. The revamped infrastructure enhances post-trade services and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision.

Gulf Economist Staff Writer