ADX sets focus on empowering capital and sustainable growth

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group proudly commemorates its silver jubilee - 25 years of innovation, resilience, and contribution to Abu Dhabi's economic progress. Established in 2000 as the youngest exchange in the region, the ADX now ranks among the world's top 20 exchanges by market capitalisation, reflecting the emirate's long-term vision and the exchange's rapid rise as a global capital markets leader.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

Over the last 25 years, the ADX has achieved remarkable milestones that have shaped the capital markets and financial industry in the UAE and in the region. From just 12 listed companies in its early years to more than 200 securities today, the ADX has grown into a more than 3 trillion-dirham market and a vital pillar of Abu Dhabi's economic architecture. With 1.2 million investors from more than 200 nationalities, the ADX has become a gateway for global capital and a trusted marketplace that reflects the diversity and ambition of the UAE.

Earlier this year, the ADX established the ADX Group, comprising Abu Dhabi Clear (AD Clear) and Abu Dhabi Central Securities Depository (AD CSD). This integrated structure enhances market efficiency, improves post-trade services, and equips the exchange for its next phase of growth in line with Abu Dhabi's strategy to build a world-class financial ecosystem.

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of the ADX Group, said: "The past 25 years reflect a journey of resilience, innovation, and progress. The ADX today serves as a global marketplace linking Abu Dhabi with international capital and diverse investment opportunities. Our focus now is to build on this foundation-expanding products, deepening liquidity, embracing technology, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders."