Absolutely! The Dubai Central Securities Depository (Dubai CSD) is open to people from any country, regardless of their nationality. Whether you're an individual or a company, you can easily apply for an Investor Number (NIN) with Dubai CSD. This NIN allows you to trade securities listed on both DFM and Nasdaq Dubai. So, no matter where you are in the world, you can get involved in trading through Dubai CSD.
Dubai's government, represented by Borse Dubai Limited, owns about 79.63% of DFM (Dubai Financial Market). Additionally, the same company holds a 67% share in NASDAQ Dubai Limited, which is involved in the electronic financial market sector. In simpler terms, the Dubai government has a significant ownership stake in DFM, and through a related company, it also has a substantial interest in NASDAQ Dubai, which operates in the digital financial market.