UAE stock markets close Thursday lower ahead of holiday

UAE stock markets close Thursday lower ahead of holiday

The main index of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) fell to 3,986.36 points on Thursday, the last trading session before the . A total of 186.41 million shares were traded at a value of AED 271.62 million. Dubai Refreshments was the top riser with 11.17%, while Dar Al Takaful led the fallers with 6.71%. Emaar Properties generated the highest turnover of AED 59.85 million, while Union Properties was the most active stock in terms of the trading volume with 58.66 million shares. Similarly, the benchmark index of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) fell by 0.374% to 9,629.31 points. The trading value reached AED 856.92 million through the exchange of 161.36 million shares, while the market cap value stood at AED 2.79 trillion. International Holding Company (IHC) registered the highest turnover of AED 222.13 million, while Multiply Group was the most active stock with 18.48 million shares. Foodco National Foodstuff headed the risers with 12.36%, while Gulf Medical Projects (GMPC) was the top faller with 9.95%.