Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the Republic of the Philippines' first Sukuk listing, worth USD 1 billion, reinforcing its reputation as a preferred choice for sovereign issuances. The listing boosts Nasdaq Dubai's status as a top global platform for financial listings. The total value of sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai now stands at USD 85.11 billion, contributing to Dubai's recognition as one of the world's largest centres for sukuk listings with a total of USD 87.61 billion. This listing also signifies the Philippines' commitment to strengthening ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council and enhancing the Islamic finance market in the country.

A new series of equity futures contracts for March 2024 will be available for trading from 14 December 2023, as announced by the Dubai Financial Market. The contracts include various securities such as AIRARB, ANSRI, ARMX, DEWA, DEYAAR, DFM, DFMGI, DIB, DIC, DU, EMAAR, EMPWR, EMRDEV, ENBD, GFH, SALIK, and SHUAA. The contracts will be de-listed on 21 March 2024. The announcement can be found on the Dubai Financial Market's website. The information is subject to change and should not replace the Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

The Dubai Financial Market has announced the delisting of shares of Gulfa General Investments Company (PJSC) with ISIN code (AEG000501011), effective from the end of the trading session on December 15, 2023. This action complies with the market's listing rules and the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The delisting is in line with Article 1.13 (a) (iii) of the listing rules, which allows for the delisting of any security that has been suspended from trading for six months or more. Questions and answers related to this matter are attached.