Overview
About Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was established on November 15 of the year 2000 by Local Law No. (3) Of 2000, the provisions of which vest the market with a legal entity of autonomous status, independent finance and management. The Law also provides ADX with the necessary supervisory and executive powers to exercise its functions.
Transformation to Public Joint Stock Company
On 17th March 2020, ADX was converted from a "Public Entity" to a "Public Joint Stock Company PJSC" pursuant to law No. (8) of 2020. ADX is part of ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises, with investments spanning key sectors of the UAE's diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, transport and logistics, and financial services.
ADX is a market for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
Strategic Alignment with UAE Vision
ADX is the second largest market in the Arab region and its strategy of providing stable financial performance with diversified sources of income is aligned with the guiding principles of the UAE "Towards the next 50" agenda. The national plan charts out the UAE's strategic development scheme which aims to build a sustainable, diversified and high-value added economy that positively contributes to transition to a new global sustainable development paradigm.
Market Operations
ADX operates as a regulated marketplace for securities trading in the United Arab Emirates. The exchange provides a transparent and efficient platform for investors to trade a variety of financial instruments while ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices in securities exchange operations.
The exchange plays a crucial role in the UAE's economic development by facilitating capital formation, providing liquidity, and enabling price discovery for listed securities. ADX continues to innovate and introduce new products and services to meet the evolving needs of investors and issuers in the region.