Nasdaq Dubai

Nasdaq Dubai is an international financial exchange based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exchange traces its origins to the Dubai International Financial Exchange, which opened in 2005 and was renamed Nasdaq Dubai in 2010. It operates as a market venue connecting issuers and investors in the region with international financial markets. The exchange serves companies and other issuers seeking to list securities, brokers seeking exchange access for their clients, and investors seeking securities traded on its market. Its official materials describe a regional and international investor pool and present listing, trading, disclosure, central securities depository, clearing and settlement services. Nasdaq Dubai lists fixed-income securities, including sukuk and conventional bonds, and supports equity-related products and index offerings. The FTSE Nasdaq Dubai UAE 20 Index, developed with FTSE Russell, covers eligible UAE companies traded across Nasdaq Dubai, Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Sukuk are a prominent part of the exchange’s offering. Nasdaq Dubai describes Dubai as a major global centre for sukuk listings and says it aims to expand its role in this market. Its listed securities and market infrastructure are presented as serving regional and international participants, with regulatory oversight by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for relevant listings and market activity. Nasdaq Dubai’s board represents its two shareholders, Dubai Financial Market PJSC and Borse Dubai Limited. It is an active exchange rather than a publicly listed operating company. The brand’s current proposition centres on connecting issuers to a broad investor base and providing access to securities and market infrastructure in Dubai.

Nasdaq Dubai’s origins lie in the Dubai International Financial Exchange, which began operating in 2005. The exchange was established as part of Dubai’s effort to develop an international financial centre and a market connecting regional issuers and investors with global capital. In 2010, it adopted the Nasdaq Dubai name, reflecting its association with Nasdaq and its intended international market role. Over time, the exchange developed a range of listing and market services for issuers and investors. Its offering includes fixed-income securities such as conventional bonds and sukuk, as well as equity-related securities and index products. It provides exchange trading and market infrastructure services, including securities depository, clearing and settlement facilities. Its official materials describe connections to international settlement systems and a listing framework involving the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Sukuk became a prominent area of activity. Nasdaq Dubai has presented Dubai as a major centre for sukuk listings and described its intention to expand the exchange’s role in the global sukuk market. The exchange’s materials outline listing requirements that can include a prospectus, audited accounts and, where applicable, Shari’a certification and a Shari’a Supervisory Board. Nasdaq Dubai also developed index products with FTSE Russell. The FTSE Nasdaq Dubai UAE 20 Index tracks eligible UAE companies admitted to trading on Nasdaq Dubai, Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The index is intended for regional and international investors and can support financial products such as index funds, warrants, certificates and exchange-traded funds. The company’s governance structure identifies Dubai Financial Market PJSC and Borse Dubai Limited as its shareholders. Its board is responsible for strategic direction and oversight, while executive and senior management operate the exchange under the board’s direction. Nasdaq Dubai remains active and continues to present itself as the region’s international exchange, serving issuers, members and investors.

• 2010

  The exchange adopts the Nasdaq Dubai name

• 2005

  Dubai International Financial Exchange begins operating

• FTSE Nasdaq Dubai UAE 20 Index introduced

An international exchange in Dubai offering issuers access to regional and international investors, with a notable focus on sukuk and fixed-income listings.

• Sukuk and Islamic products

  Nasdaq Dubai offers a listing and trading venue for sukuk and describes the product area as a strategic market focus.

• FTSE Nasdaq Dubai UAE 20 Index

  An index of 20 eligible UAE companies admitted to trading on Nasdaq Dubai, DFM and ADX, developed with FTSE Russell.

• Governance and board oversightOther

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• 2021-06-23

  The Bitcoin Fund completes Nasdaq Dubai listing[5]The Bitcoin Fund 完成纳斯达克迪拜上市thenationalnews.com

  Reported: 2021-06-23

  3iQ completed the dual listing of The Bitcoin Fund on Nasdaq Dubai, making it the first exchange-traded fund offering an investment in Bitcoin in the Middle East and North Africa region.

• 2020-08-22

  Aurora50 partners with five UAE financial institutions on board representation initiative[6]Aurora50与五家阿联酋金融机构合作推动董事会女性代表性thenationalnews.com

  Reported: 2020-08-22

  Aurora50 partnered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai to promote the initiative and develop and deliver board-specific workshops for the 20 for 2020 participants.

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