Dubai Financial Market PJSC

The Dubai Financial Market announced the introduction of a new series of equity futures contracts, effective from September 12, 2024. The series includes contracts for various companies with listing dates on September 12, 2024, and de-listing dates on December 19, 2024. The announcement is available on the Dubai Financial Market website. The information is subject to change and is not a substitute for the official Dubai Financial Market Regulated Derivative Contract Trading Regulation.

Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed a USD 400 million Green Bond issuance from the Bank of China (Dubai Branch), one of China's major state-owned banks. The issuance, rated "A" by S&P Global Ratings and due in 2027, is part of the Bank of China’s USD 40 billion Medium Term Note Programme. The proceeds will be used to finance or refinance eligible green projects. This listing increases the total value of bonds listed on Nasdaq Dubai by the Bank of China to USD 1.47 billion and boosts Nasdaq Dubai's ESG-related issuances to USD 30 billion, with the total value of listed bonds reaching USD 41 billion. The Consul General of China in Dubai highlighted the strong financial cooperation between China and the UAE, emphasizing the bond's role in supporting sustainable development and the COP28 "UAE Consensus." The General Manager of Bank of China (Dubai Branch) stated that the proceeds will fund renewable energy and clean transportation projects in the UAE, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to green finance. Nasdaq Dubai's CEO welcomed the listing, underscoring Dubai's status as a key hub for international issuers.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) released a weekly summary for Regulated Short Sell (RSS) transactions for the period from September 2, 2024, to September 6, 2024. During this period, EMAAR Properties PJSC had a short sell trade volume of 2,045 and a trade value of AED 17,711.95. For more details on RSS, refer to the DFM Market Rules and the Operational Model and Procedures for Implementation of Regulated Short Selling available on the DFM website. The announcement is also accessible on the DFM website. The information provided is subject to change and is offered "as is" without liability for any potential losses.