Emaar, ADNOC, and Gulf Navigation Stocks Drive Divergence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Markets at Close

UAE markets mixed: Dubai up 0.55% to 6114.32, Abu Dhabi down 0.33% to 9967.21. Gulf Navigation surged, Emaar and Emirates NBD fell.

EcoPulse24 News Desk By EcoPulse24 News Desk Published: 12/19/2025, 12:34:00 UTC Updated: 1/9/2026, 16:18:02 UTC
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Emaar, ADNOC, and Gulf Navigation Stocks Drive Divergence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Markets at Close
Emaar, ADNOC, and Gulf Navigation Stocks Drive Divergence

UAE stock markets closed today with mixed performances, as the Dubai Financial Market continued its upward trend, surpassing the 6100-point level, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange saw a slight decline.

The Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) rose by 0.55% to close at 6114.32 points. Conversely, the Abu Dhabi Index (FTSE ADX General) fell by 0.33% to close at 9967.21 points. The total trading value reached approximately 3.8 billion dirhams, with 2.6 billion dirhams in Abu Dhabi and 1.2 billion dirhams in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi witnessed a significant direct transaction involving Alpha Dhabi Holding shares worth around 1 billion dirhams. In Dubai, Gulf Navigation Holdings topped activity with trading of about 235 million dirhams, surging by 14.7%. Meanwhile, Emaar Properties and Emirates NBD declined by 1.77% and 2.97%, respectively. In Abu Dhabi, energy-related stocks performed positively, with ADNOC Gas and ADNOC Drilling recording gains.

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