Dubai Financial Market Index Drops 0.43% Amid Predominant Selling Activity

Dubai | EcoPulse24

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index closed at 6,225.94 points, down from its previous close of 6,252.99 points, marking a decline of 27.05 points (-0.433%) as per trading data from Friday, January 9, 2026.

Trading activity included 10,202 transactions with a total volume of 146,111,200 shares and a turnover of AED 440,950,197. A total of 53 companies were traded, with 14 advancing, 31 declining, and 8 remaining stable.

Top gainers included:
- CHAESHIN at 8.10 (+0.43, +5.606%)
- DRC at 20.20 (+1.05, +5.483%)
- ALRAMZ at 1.35 (+0.05, +3.846%)
- CHAE at 7.10 (+0.10, +1.429%)
- ALEC at 1.68 (+0.02, +1.205%)

Top decliners were:
- SALAMA at 0.723 (-0.037, -4.868%)
- EKTTITAB at 0.440 (-0.019, -4.139%)
- ALFIRDOUS at 0.321 (-0.013, -3.892%)
- NCC at 4.35 (-0.170, -3.761%)
- SHUAA at 0.236 (-0.009, -3.673%)

Analysis: The session reflected a broad selling trend compared to the number of gainers, with trading activity concentrated in specific stocks and limited positive participation. Continued focus on blue-chip performance and broader market gains in future sessions will be key for a more balanced outlook.