Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) honoured its leading brokerage firms, listed companies and post-trade service members at its Annual Members Recognition Awards, recognising their contributions to the continued growth and development of Abu Dhabi’s capital markets during 2025.
A total of 29 awards were presented during the ceremony, which was held alongside the launch of six new single-stock futures on ADX’s derivatives market.
Key highlights:
• 29 awards presented to market participants and listed companies
• Ceremony held alongside the launch of six new single-stock futures
• 2025 trading value increased 12.6% to AED 342 billion
• Foreign investor trading value increased 13.8%
• Institutional investor trading activity reached AED 600 billion, up 10% year-on-year
• ADX market capitalisation grew 4.6% to AED 3.13 trillion
The awards recognised excellence across:
• Brokerage and trading performance
• Market making and liquidity provision
• Post-trade services
• Cross-border trading through Tabadul
• Financial reporting by listed companies
Listed companies recognised for financial reporting efficiency included:
• Palms Sports
• Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
• Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
• Ras Al Khaimah National Insurance (RAKNIC)
• National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ)
• Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
According to ADX, its market ecosystem now serves more than 1.2 million investors, with member firms continuing to play a key role in enhancing liquidity, expanding investor participation and supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision for a diversified and sustainable economy.
Source: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
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