Improvement in Arab Stock Market Performance During Q3 2025 Driven by Global Stability and Monetary Easing
The Arab Monetary Fund has issued Issue No. 122 of its quarterly bulletin on the performance of Arab stock markets. The data showed an improvement in the composite index by 1.42% compared to the previous quarter, and 5.98% on an annual basis. This performance was supported by improvements in global markets and a decline in trade-related risks.
A total of 12 Arab exchanges recorded gains, led by the Muscat, Cairo, and Amman exchanges. In the United Arab Emirates, both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai exchanges saw an increase in performance, with Dubai recording growth between 2.35% and 3.98%, while Abu Dhabi recorded an increase of less than 1%.
In terms of liquidity, the value of trading in Arab markets rose to USD 252.2 billion, supported by a notable increase in the Egyptian and Kuwaiti exchanges. The market capitalization of Arab stock exchanges also grew by 2.16%, reaching approximately USD 4.31 trillion.
Monetary easing policies had a positive impact on the markets, as several central banks, including the Central Bank of the UAE, reduced interest rates, contributing to improved liquidity and increased investment activity. The Central Bank cut the Overnight Deposit Facility rate to 4.15%.
This improvement comes amid stable oil prices and stronger performance in non-oil sectors such as technology, banking, and financial services, which has enhanced market depth and supported investor activity in the region.
Download the full bulletin here:
https://www.amf.org.ae/ar/publications/nshrt-aswaq-almal/alnshrt-alfslyt-alrb-althalth-2025