UAE Stocks Extend Gains as Improving Risk Sentiment Lifts Dubai and Abu Dhabi Markets

Dubai | EcoPulse24

UAE equities extended their gains on Thursday as improving investor sentiment and signs of easing geopolitical tensions supported demand for risk assets across regional markets.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index climbed 1.78% to 5,835.96 points, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) advanced 1.07% to 9,647.90 points, building on recent momentum as investors rotated back into banking, real estate and logistics stocks.

The rally comes amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts could help reduce regional tensions, improving confidence across Gulf financial markets.

Banks and Real Estate Drive ADX Higher

Among Abu Dhabi's most actively traded stocks, Aldar Properties gained 3.33% to AED 7.44, while First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) rose 3.79% to AED 16.96.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) added 2.86% to AED 19.44, reflecting continued investor confidence in the UAE banking sector.

Meanwhile, ADNOC Logistics & Services advanced 2.56% to AED 6.01 as investors maintained interest in logistics and energy-related companies.

IHC Leads Trading Activity

International Holding Company (IHC) topped the market by traded value, generating nearly AED 85.7 million in turnover.

Aldar followed with approximately AED 75 million, while FAB, ADIB and ADNOC Logistics & Services also attracted strong investor interest.

EcoPulse24 Analysis

The strength of Thursday's session suggests investors are becoming more comfortable increasing exposure to regional equities as geopolitical concerns begin to ease.

The broad participation of banking, real estate and logistics shares indicates that buying activity is not limited to defensive sectors, but is instead reflecting improving confidence in the UAE's economic outlook.

Should diplomatic momentum continue, UAE markets could remain among the primary beneficiaries of renewed risk appetite across the Gulf region.