ADX-listed Multiply Group surged 7.4% this week after announcing a strategic investment in the EV charging sector, aiming to expand across the GCC in partnership with global tech leaders.
Market Round-up (As of week ended, 20th June 2025)
| ADX Index | 9511.79 ▲ – 0.93% |
| DFM Index | 3768.95 ▲ +0.96% |
| 52-Week Highs | ESG, PRESIGHT |
| 52-Week Lows | IH, NCTH |
Top Gainer and Losers as of 20th June 2025
| Top Gainer | Change (%) | Top Losers | Change (%) |
| UFC | 10.00% | IH | – 10.00% |
| NCC | 8.21% | NCTH | – 6.31% |
| UPP | 6.35% | BHMCAPITAL | – 3.31% |
Sectors Performance :
Best Performing Sector: Utilities – led by DEWA & TAQA
Worst Performing Sector: Real Estate – dragged by Emaar & Aldar dip
IPO Watch: Parkin IPO (Dubai’s paid parking firm) continues post-listing rally — up 18% since debut
Corporate Actions:
- Dividend: ADNOC Distribution declared final dividend of AED 1.285 bn
- M&A: Emirates NBD eyes acquisition of Turkish digital bank Papara
Infrastructure & business
- Abu Dhabi plans to sign AED 47 billion ($12.8 billion) worth of infrastructure projects with the private sector in the second half of 2025, focusing on schools, housing, and roads.
- The Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with nine academic institutions to enhance collaboration and skills development in the infrastructure sector.
Diplomacy & policy updates
- UAE–UK Trade Talks intensify: Fast-tracking investment deals in fintech and education sectors.
- Golden Visa Expansion: Freelancers in AI/Tech sectors now eligible with proof of income ≥ AED 360,000/year
- Corporate Tax Filing Portal: Now live for businesses ahead of July deadline — key milestone in UAE tax evolution
Personal finance hack of the week
Maximize Employer Matching Contributions
If your salary is AED 20,000/month, and your employer matches 5% of your salary towards savings or pension:
- Employer Contribution:
AED 20,000 * 5% = AED 1,000/month
AED 1,000 * 12 months = AED 12,000/year - Over 5 years, your employer contributes:
AED 12,000 * 5 years = AED 60,000 - Assuming a 6% annual return, in 5 years your contribution grows to:
Future Value (FV) = 60,000 * (1 + 6%)^5 = AED 80,000
This AED 80,000 is tax-free.
Action Step: Start contributing to get the full benefit of your employer’s match and let your savings grow!
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