What was Dubai's stock market performance this week?

Dubai's stock market index recorded a 2.5% gain this week, its largest increase in over four months.

How did Abu Dhabi's stock market perform recently?

Abu Dhabi's benchmark index closed the week up 2.1%, its best performance since late June.

What is Aldar Capital's objective?

Aldar Capital aims to raise $1 billion in capital for its first fund, planned for launch in 2026, to link global institutional investors to prime real estate and infrastructure opportunities.

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UAE Stocks Surge on Global Gains

4 Feb

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Summary

Dubai's index gained 2.5% weekly, its largest increase in over four months.
Abu Dhabi's index rose 2.1% weekly, marking its best performance since late June.
New real estate and infrastructure investment platform Aldar Capital aims for $1 billion fund.

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates experienced a robust performance, tracking upward movements in global equities. Dubai's benchmark index concluded the week with a significant 2.5% gain, marking its most substantial increase in over four months. This surge was primarily fueled by advances in key real estate and banking sector stocks.

Abu Dhabi's index also posted a strong weekly performance, closing up 2.1%. This represents its best showing since late June, buoyed by notable rises in real estate developer Aldar Properties and energy shipper Adnoc Logistics & Services. Notably, Aldar and Mubadala Capital launched Aldar Capital, a new platform designed to connect global investors with real estate and infrastructure prospects across the UAE and GCC, with a target fund raise of $1 billion for a 2026 launch.

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