Press release regarding financial results for the 2nd QTR of 2026

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a net profit before tax of AED 443.2 million for the first half of 2026, a decrease from AED 777.1 million in H1 2025 due to a one-off AED 462.2 million gain from a property sale recorded in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue grew 44.4% year-on-year, driven by a 40.4% surge in total traded value to AED 119.5 billion and a 45.1% increase in average daily traded value to AED 1.004 billion.
The exchange attracted 42,864 new investors during H1 2026, with international participants comprising 71.4% of new registrations and institutional investors accounting for 71.2% of total trading activity.
Operating expenses remained stable at AED 113.8 million compared to AED 111.8 million in H1 2025, demonstrating management's focus on spending efficiency while continuing to invest in market infrastructure and technology.