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UAE capital markets see 43% rise in licensed companies in 9 months

RIYADH: The number of companies licensed by the UAE’s Capital Markets Authority rose 43 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while the amount of licensed professionals increased 64 percent. The figures point to continued expansion of the UAE’s regulated financial services sector, with the combined market capitalization of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market reaching 3.7 trillion dirhams ($1.01 trillion) by the end of September. Total trading value f