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Yearbook 2024

These initiatives are aimed at further enhancing ADX’s market infrastructure, trading capabilities to welcome more sophisticated market participants, and providing innovative solutions to its diverse stakeholders and investors.

These results underscore ADX’s commitment to driving innovation, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s capital markets, and positioning ADX as a global financial gateway.

Project of the year: Preparing the launch of the ‘New ADX Group’, ADX’s new market infrastructure and business model.

Event of the year: The successful listing of NMDC Energy and Lulu Retail Holdings, two of the world’s largest IPOs in 2024, cementing ADX’s position as a top global exchange for listings.

Change of the year: The establishment of new business entities, Abu Dhabi Clear (AD Clear) and Abu Dhabi Central Securities Depository (AD CSD), to strengthen post-trade services.

Accomplishment of the year: ADX becoming the 6th biggest exchange globally by IPO proceeds.

Word of the year: Connectivity

Person of the year: ADX Employees

Member of the year: International Securities L.L.C, EFG Hermes UAE, BHM Capital Financial Services P.S.C

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange wins 2 Best Arab Stock Exchange awards for excellence and innovation

"We are humbled by the recognition from the organiser and the industry, and thankful for the unwavering support and vote of confidence by the investors, listed companies, brokers, and stakeholders in contributing to the exchange's success. These accolades not only recognise ADX's efforts but also serve as a testament to the robust economy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. As a market enabler and financial hub, ADX is committed to work closely with its partners and stakeholders to strength market liquidity, enhance market connectivity and foster sustainable growth to facilitate continuous economic growth in the region"

Abdulla Salem AL Nuaimi

Chief Executive Officer