Tag: Nasdaq Dubai

Nasdaq Dubai
October 24, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Islamic Development Bank lists US$1.25 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Dr. Zamir Iqbal, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), rang the market-opening bell today to mark the listing of a 1.25 billion US dollar Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, the region's international financial exchange. The listing supports the economic development and social advancement goals of IDB, an AAA-rated multilateral…

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Nasdaq Dubai
October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

DFM and Nasdaq Dubai to launch futures on DFM General Index

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai have signed a licence agreement under which futures contracts linked with the DFM General Index (DFMGI) will be traded on Nasdaq Dubai’s equity futures market. The launch of the index futures is a core element of the exchanges’ joint strategy to offer institutional and retail investors attractive new…

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Nasdaq Dubai
April 10, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq Dubai launches Market Site, a hub for capital market activities in the region

Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international stock exchange, today announced it will create a premier platform for capital market, economic, and business thought leadership. Named ‘Market Site’, the venue in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will feature an attractive and technologically advanced event space for corporate functions and seminars as well as broadcasting studio facilities. Scheduled…

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Nasdaq Dubai
March 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq Dubai: Trading begins in ENBD REIT following US$105 million IPO

Trading began today in shares of ENBD REIT following its 105 million US dollar initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international exchange. ENBD REIT is a Sharia’a-compliant Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management and established in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Abdul Wahed Al Fahim, Chairman of…

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November 01, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Equity futures trading increases rapidly on Nasdaq Dubai

Activity on Nasdaq Dubai’s equity futures market has increased significantly in its second month, with 103,393 contracts traded in October, up 567% from 15,508 in September. The market opened on September 1, 2016, with single stock futures contracts on seven leading UAE-listed companies: Aldar Properties, Arabtec Holding, DP World, Dubai Islamic Bank, DXB Entertainments, Emaar…

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