Reported: 5 November 2026
DFM closes higher with broad sector gains
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) ended the latest trading session up 3.95%, posting its biggest daily gain since April, according to a report from Emirates247.
The market closed at 6040.74 points, an increase of 229.88 points. The report says market capitalisation rose above Dh1 trillion, after being Dh967.22 billion at the close of the previous session.
It also attributes the move to gains across leading sectors, including real estate, industry and banks, alongside increases in telecommunications and other subsectors.
Liquidity, foreign flows and major share activity
Emirates247 reports that liquidity in the session exceeded Dh2.1 billion, with trading involving about 371.89 million shares and 28,660 transactions.
The report says foreign (non-Arab) investors returned to net buying with a reported net investment of about Dh227.02 million.
It further notes that shares in six companies,including Emaar Properties, Emaar Development, Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, du and Talabat,accounted for more than 87.31% of the market’s liquidity. It adds that Emaar Properties and Emaar Development were among the main drivers of activity, referencing Emaar Properties’ intention to submit a voluntary cash tender offer for Emaar Development.
Source: Emirates247.