Abu Dhabi Market Index Rises 0.94% Supported by Real Estate and Banks; Liquidity Surpasses AED 839 Million

Abu Dhabi index rose 0.94% to 10,723.74, led by real estate and banks. Liquidity topped AED 839M, with broad gains and strong blue-chip activity.

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Abu Dhabi Market Index Rises 0.94% Supported by Real Estate and Banks; Liquidity Surpasses AED 839 Million
Abu Dhabi Market Index Rises 0.94% Supported by Real Estate and Banks; Liquidity Surpasses AED 839 Million

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (FADGI) maintained positive momentum in today’s session, trading in the green zone thanks to strong performances from real estate, banking, and leading companies, alongside notable liquidity levels. The index closed at 10,723.74 points, up 100.06 points from the previous close (10,623.68), marking a 0.94% increase. The trading range was relatively narrow, between 10,724.94 (high) and 10,722.03 (low).

Trading summary:
- Total traded value: AED 839.83 million
- Traded volume: 153.63 million shares
- Number of transactions: 14,594
- Advancing companies: 39
- Declining companies: 19
- Stable companies: 32
This distribution reflects a broad base of advancing stocks, outnumbering decliners.

Top Gainers:
- Insurance House (IH): AED 1.13 (+14.14%)
- Aram Group (ARAM): AED 2.85 (+7.95%)
- Fujairah Cement (FCI): AED 0.48 (+6.67%)
- RAPCO: AED 2.13 (+6.50%)
- SCIDC: AED 1.15 (+6.48%)
Some small- and mid-cap stocks recorded strong moves, driven by speculative momentum and selective liquidity.

Top Losers:
- Sudatel: AED 0.58 (-4.76%)
- UAB: AED 1.40 (-3.45%)
- NBQ: AED 2.77 (-2.81%)
- RAKWCT: AED 1.00 (-1.96%)
- AGTHIA: AED 3.79 (-1.30%)
Declines remained relatively limited compared to the broader market gains.

Most Active by Value:
- Aldar Properties (ALDAR): AED 127.08 million (AED 11.70)
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB): AED 88.39 million (AED 15.78)
- Alpha Dhabi (ALPHADHABI): AED 87.08 million (AED 9.82)
- International Holding Company (IHC): AED 81.82 million (AED 399.50)
- ADNOC Drilling (ADNOCDRILL): AED 65.62 million (AED 5.25)

Most Active by Volume:
- 2POINTZERO: 15.73 million shares (AED 2.07)
- ADNOC Gas (ADNOCGAS): 13.44 million shares (AED 3.51)
- ADNOC Drilling: 12.50 million shares (AED 5.25)
- Aldar Properties: 10.88 million shares (AED 11.70)
- Alpha Dhabi: 8.97 million shares (AED 9.82)

Blue-Chip Performance:
- Aldar Properties rose 2.09% to AED 11.70 on strong liquidity
- ADCB gained 1.81% to AED 15.78
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) advanced 2.59% to AED 26.98
- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) rose 2.09% to AED 20.48
- Alpha Dhabi gained 1.66%
- Conversely, ADNOC Gas fell 0.85% and TAQA declined 0.66%

EcoPulse24 Analysis:
Abu Dhabi’s market performance reflects ongoing institutional buying in blue-chip stocks, especially real estate and banks, amid improved liquidity. Surpassing the 10,700-point level supports a positive short-term outlook, with sustained buying seen as crucial for maintaining this trend. The distribution of liquidity among major stocks such as Aldar, ADCB, Alpha Dhabi, and ADNOC Drilling signals relative confidence in fundamentals, while energy and telecom stocks faced limited pressure. The market is currently experiencing moderate positive momentum, with further resistance levels being monitored if buying flows continue in upcoming sessions.

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Edited & Reviewed by the Ecopulse Editorial Board 2/18/2026, 10:22:54 UTC
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