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UAE stock markets closed mixed on Monday amid conflicting signals over the regional situation.
The ADX General Index (FADGI) fell 0.404% to close at 10,159.48. The session recorded 19,794 trades involving 452 million shares worth Dh1.07 billion. The total market capitalisation of ADX-listed companies stood at Dh2.659 trillion. Al Wathba National Insurance shares worth Dh10.88 million changed hands in a single transaction.
Banking stocks traded mixed. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank advanced 1.37% and First Abu Dhabi Bank edged up 0.1%, while Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank slipped 0.12%.
ADNOC-linked stocks also presented a mixed picture. ADNOC Logistics and Services declined 0.28%, while ADNOC Drilling rose 0.7%. ADNOC Distribution fell 0.25%, while ADNOC Gas gained 0.3%. Fertiglobe remained unchanged at Dh2.58, while Borouge declined 0.84%.
Telecom operator e& gained 1.38%, with its share price reaching Dh22.
Real estate major Aldar gained 0.49%, maintaining its momentum despite pressure on the broader property sector.
Among holding companies, Alpha Dhabi rose 2.61% to Dh7.85, while 2PointZero remained unchanged at Dh2.26.
In Dubai, the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) rose 0.302% to close at 5,998.33. The session recorded 13,649 trades, with 351 million shares changing hands for a total value of Dh588 million.
Market breadth was positive, with 28 gainers and 18 decliners, while seven stocks remained unchanged.
Real estate major Emaar Properties gained 0.34%, while its subsidiary Emaar Development slipped 0.91%.
Banking stocks traded in positive territory on the DFM, with Emirates NBD gaining 1.36% and Dubai Islamic Bank adding 0.41%.
Toll-gate operator Salik remained unchanged at Dh5.60, while utility provider DEWA gained 0.37%. Telecom operator du rose 0.84%,emulating its rival e& on the ADX. Sharjah-based airline Air Arabia advanced 0.62%, while supermarket operator Spinneys gained 3.31%.
UAE markets showed a mixed but relatively resilient performance, with Abu Dhabi under pressure despite gains in key names such as Alpha Dhabi, e& and ADNOC Drilling, Milad Azar, Market Analyst, XTB MENA, said.
“The ADX decline suggests investors remain cautious amid conflicting regional signals, while selective buying in banks and large-cap companies is providing some support,” Azar said.
Alpha Dhabi’s 2.61% gain was particularly notable, reflecting continued interest in diversified holding companies, Azar added.
“Dubai offered a slightly stronger tone, with the DFM rising 0.30% as banks, telecom and utilities contributed to the advance,” Azar said.
Emirates NBD and du were among the notable gainers, while Emaar Development faced some profit-taking, Azar added.
“Overall, trading remains stock-specific, with investors balancing attractive valuations and corporate fundamentals against geopolitical uncertainty and interest-rate expectations,” Azar said.