UAE financial markets opened Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with the main indices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi rising collectively, supported by gains in several leading stocks and a clear focus on the real estate and energy sectors.

According to trading data, the Dubai Financial Market index advanced by 1.133 percent to reach 6,023.03 points. Trading volumes in the market stood at around 10.601 million shares, with a total value of AED 73.911 million, executed through 1,437 transactions.

In terms of stock performance, Emaar Development led the gainers after rising by 3.039 percent, while Ajman Bank topped the decliners with a drop of 1.429 percent.

Emaar Properties recorded the highest trading activity on the Dubai Financial Market in terms of value, with around AED 33.414 million. It also led the market by volume, with nearly 2.754 million shares traded.

On the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, the general index rose by 0.438 percent, adding about 42.93 points to reach 9,847.09 points. Trading volumes on the market reached 24.326 million shares, with a total value of AED 114.913 million, across 2,289 transactions.

Bank of Investment led the gains in Abu Dhabi after climbing by 3.571 percent, while Sudatel posted the sharpest decline, falling by 2.736 percent.

In terms of liquidity, Aldar Properties topped trading on the Abu Dhabi market with a value of around AED 28.904 million. Meanwhile, ADNOC Gas was the most active stock by trading volume, with 3.468 million shares exchanged.

The start of Wednesday’s session points to a positive performance across UAE financial markets, with continued activity in major stocks, particularly in sectors that remain in focus for investors, such as real estate and energy.