Dubai Financial Market Reports 298% Profit Surge
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) showcases robust growth with a 298% surge in net profit before tax for H1 2025.
Summary
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported a 298% increase in net profit before tax for the first half of 2025, driven by strong trading activity and diversified income streams.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has once again demonstrated its resilience and strategic prowess, reporting an impressive 298% increase in net profit before tax for the first half of 2025, amounting to AED 777.1 million. This remarkable growth underscores the robust investor confidence and the continued expansion of Dubai’s capital markets.
DFM’s total consolidated revenue saw a significant rise of 191% to AED 888.9 million, propelled by vigorous trading activity, diversified income streams, and a one-off income from the sale of an investment property. The total traded value grew by 77% year-on-year to AED 85 billion, with institutional investors accounting for a substantial 71% of the activity.
The first half of 2025 also witnessed DFM attracting 53,655 new investors, a striking 84% of whom were foreign, expanding the total investor base to over 1.2 million. This influx of investors reflects a growing global interest in Dubai’s capital markets, bolstered by the emirate’s dynamic economy and strategic positioning as a global financial hub.
The DFM General Index (DFMGI) rose by 10.6%, indicating strong local market performance and a broader global shift towards resilient, growth-oriented markets. The total market capitalization increased by 9.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching AED 995 billion.
H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM, emphasized the positive performance in the first half of 2025, highlighting the growing market depth and investor engagement. He pointed out that the rise in the DFM General Index, alongside sustained participation from institutional and foreign investors, is set against the backdrop of a dynamic Dubai economy, where record real estate activity, growing hedge fund presence, and increased capital flows have reinforced the emirate’s status as a global financial hub.
Looking ahead, DFM is poised to continue enhancing its market infrastructure and diversifying its offerings to support sustained market growth. The exchange’s commitment to innovation and growth was further highlighted during the 3rd edition of the Annual Capital Market Summit held in May, which attracted more than 1,500 leading international and regional market participants.
Given the robust financial performance and strategic initiatives undertaken by DFM, the outlook for the company remains optimistic. Investors looking to capitalize on the growth of Dubai’s financial markets may consider this an opportune moment to invest. Therefore, the current recommendation is to buy the instrument.
Source
Summary
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported a significant increase in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, with net profit before tax rising by 298% to AED 777.1 million compared to the same period in 2024. Total consolidated revenue grew by 191% to AED 888.9 million, driven by strong trading activity, diversified income streams, and a one-off income from the sale of an investment property. The total traded value increased by 77% year-on-year to AED 85 billion, with institutional investors making up 71% of the activity. DFM attracted 53,655 new investors, 84% of whom were foreign, bringing the total investor base to over 1.2 million. The DFM General Index rose by 10.6%, and the total market capitalization increased by 9.7% to AED 995 billion. The exchange's performance was supported by a dynamic Dubai economy, increased real estate activity, a growing hedge fund presence, and enhanced capital flows. DFM plans to continue enhancing its market infrastructure and diversifying its offerings to support ongoing growth.
