Dubai’s stock market extended its gains for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since early August. The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index rose slightly by 0.04%, or 2.2 points, to close at 6,164.03. The increase was driven by solid performance in sectors such as real estate, banking, industry, and telecommunications.

Among the most notable movers was National Cement, which led the market with a gain of 5.12%, ending the day at AED 4.52. Gulf Navigation continued to attract strong investor interest, recording the highest trading value for the second day in a row, with AED 104.5 million in transactions.

Other gainers in the session included:

• Gulf Navigation: up 4.25%

• Iktatab Holding: up 4.2%

• Shuaa Capital: up 3.1%

• TECOM Group: up 2.7%

• Emaar Properties: up 0.70%

The continued rise in the DFM index reflects steady investor sentiment and ongoing interest in major listed companies. It also points to a positive end-of-year mood in Dubai’s financial market.