5.2 billion dirhams of “foreigners” investments in Dubai shares within 19 days

The shares of the Dubai Financial Market, since the beginning of this September, have witnessed an increasing demand from foreign investors, driven by the attractiveness of Emirati shares and the solidity of the emirate’s economy, as well as investors optimistic about announcing a preliminary public offering in the market.

The Dubai Government Investment Corporation plans to offer one billion shares from the “Alec Holding Company”, which specializes in engineering and construction, with the subscription period starting from 23 to 30 September.

According to monitoring of «Emirates Today», based on official data from the Dubai market, Dubai shares have witnessed an activity in the purchases of foreigners (non -Arabs), from the beginning of this September until the closure session last Friday (19 days), with a total purchase of 5.21 billion dirhams.

Foreign (non -Arab) investors recorded a net purchase of 700.98 million dirhams in the Dubai Financial Market, during the period referred to, as a result of “purchases” of 5.21 billion dirhams, compared to “sales”, which amounted to about 4.51 billion dirhams.

It is expected that the Dubai Financial Market will witness a greater flow in foreign investments, taking advantage of the emirate’s economy and the distinguished financial performance of listed companies, as well as foreign investors’ interest in seizing the opportunities available in the stock market.

The total foreign trading in “Dubai Financial” recorded a net purchase of 1.22 billion dirhams, during the period indicated, as a result of purchases of 6.52 billion dirhams, in exchange for sales of about 5.29 billion dirhams.

In turn, Arab investors went to “purchase” with a net investment of 81.8 million dirhams, which resulted from “purchases” amounting to 392.15 million dirhams, compared to “sales” amounting to 310.32 million dirhams.

The citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council states also went to “purchase”, since the beginning of this September, with a net investment of 447.06 million dirhams, as a result of “purchases” estimated at 923.95 million dirhams, in exchange for “sales” amounting to about 476.89 million dirhams.

Commenting, the financial analyst and executive director of the Support Company for Securities Trading, Mahmoud Atta, said that the Dubai Financial Market continues to enhance the polarization of foreign investment, based on an ambitious economic vision that devotes its position a major investment destination.

Atta told «Emirates Today» that this exceptional momentum in foreign flows, a direct result of the advanced economic vision of the emirate, and the financial strength of its listed companies.

He explained that the figures clarify this transformation, as the number of investors in the Dubai market exceeded 1.2 million, at the end of the first half of 2025, with 84% of new investors, from foreigners, indicating that the market no longer depends only on the local base, but has become a destination for attracting global capital.

Atta added that this increase in foreign participation stems from major factors, including the recovery of the real estate sector in Dubai, where the residents constitute 45% of new investors, which reflects the confidence of the consumer and government policies that stimulate long -term investment.

He pointed out that the attendance of hedge funds and growing capital flows recorded an additional depth for the market, which enhances Dubai’s position as a global financial center, noting that the rewarding returns for shareholders, through good profit distributions and new inductions play an important role in attracting foreign investment and enhancing growth momentum.

He pointed out that the continuation of new proposals and inductions open wide horizons for more investment opportunities that enhance the global market position, stressing that the Dubai Financial Market is a candidate for larger momentum with the support of the diversity of sectors and the growing global confidence.

Atta stated that the continued flow of foreign investments to Dubai reflects the flexibility and strength of the emirate’s economy in the face of global challenges, and is a testimony of investors’ confidence in the future of the economic region, which enhances optimism about the upcoming economic trends.

He also noted that the registration of a net foreign purchase of 1.22 billion dirhams in the market trading recently, supports the expectations for the continued flow of foreign liquidity, especially with the support of government proposals and stable economic policies.

He said that the announcement of the first general offering of Alec Holding Company contributed to enhancing the state of optimism in the market, stressing the interest of investors in public subscriptions that provide rewarding opportunities to enter companies with strong operational performance.