The business sector and financial markets in the United Arab Emirates have demonstrated an exceptional ability to withstand challenges and maintain resilience, recording notable growth in their financial results despite regional challenges and surrounding operational conditions.
Consolidated financial data for companies listed on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets revealed a 16.85% increase in profits attributable to shareholders during the third quarter of 2026, according to Roya News, bringing the total to AED 59.75 billion, compared with AED 51.13 billion during the corresponding period in 2025, representing an additional increase of approximately AED 8.62 billion.
Financial Market Performance Details
An analysis of the financial results of 71 companies (out of 72 companies that announced their results on both markets, after excluding Emaar Development’s results to avoid duplication with the consolidated financial statements of Emaar Properties) revealed notable performance across both major markets:
• Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: The 45 companies that announced their results recorded combined profits of approximately AED 37.63 billion, representing strong growth of 18.53%.
• Dubai Financial Market: The 27 companies recorded total profits of approximately AED 22.12 billion, marking an increase of 14.10% compared with the same period last year.
According to Roya News Network, among the most profitable companies on the Abu Dhabi market was e&, with a record net profit of AED 11.24 billion (an increase of 276.23%), followed by First Abu Dhabi Bank (AED 5.74 billion), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (AED 3.56 billion), International Holding Company (AED 3.25 billion), and Aldar Properties (AED 1.91 billion).
On the Dubai market, Emirates NBD topped the list with profits of AED 6.33 billion, followed by Emaar Properties (AED 4.62 billion), Mashreq Bank (AED 2.03 billion), Dubai Islamic Bank (AED 1.80 billion), and Commercial Bank of Dubai (AED 968.61 million).
Economic Resilience in the Face of Changing Conditions
These positive indicators reflect the strength of the economic foundations of Emirati companies and their ability to absorb external threats and global fluctuations, supported by the diversification of economic activities and the country’s continued investment momentum, thereby reinforcing the position of the UAE financial markets as one of the most attractive and stable destinations for investors regionally and internationally.
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