Dubai Rises 1.96% and Abu Dhabi 1.09% in Gulf Rally
The Dubai General Index added 1.96% to 5,864.43 points, and the Abu Dhabi index rose 1.09% to 9,745.80 points, with trading value reaching 1.4 billion dirhams and TASI rising 2.3%.
The Dubai Financial Market General Index rose by 1.96% to close at 5,864.43 points in Tuesday's session, October 27, 2026, while the FTSE ADX General Index climbed 1.09% to 9,745.80 points, amidst a rally across Gulf markets.
Trading value in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets reached approximately 1.4 billion dirhams, a measure of trader activity and liquidity entering both markets during the session.
In Riyadh, the TASI index rose by 2.3% to 9,986.45 points, while Aramco shares gained 1.88% and Ma'aden shares climbed 3.49%, representing the highest gain among the three markets during the session.
The regional rally came amid a relative improvement in risk appetite, as traders monitored oil prices and global economic indicators that determine the direction of Gulf markets in upcoming sessions.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Dubai Financial Market General Index: The main index of the Dubai Financial Market, measuring the performance of listed stocks.
FTSE Abu Dhabi General: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange index, comprising stocks listed on the market.
Trading Value: Total amounts traded in stocks during the session, reflecting the volume of activity and liquidity.
Risk Appetite: The tendency of investors to purchase higher-risk assets when expectations improve, and avoid them as anxiety rises.
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