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United Arab Emirates Block Trades on ADX & DFM

Block-trade financing and discreet execution for large lines of shares listed in the United Arab Emirates — for sellers and acquirers who need to move size without disturbing the order book or the price.

01 · The Market

Middle East & Africa

United Arab Emirates equity markets.

Black Haven Investments provides liquidity around block trades in United Arab Emirates-listed equity: off-market or negotiated-price execution, risk taken on the line itself, and the large-holding disclosure that follows a substantial transfer managed end to end. The market is overseen by Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

United Arab Emirates block trades at a glance:

Listed venues	Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM)
Regulator	Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
Currency	AED
Principal indices	FTSE ADX 15, ADX General Index
Structure	Off-market or negotiated-price

Regulatory references are published for general orientation and are not legal advice.

02 · Exchanges

Two Venues

Each United Arab Emirates exchange, covered.

ADX · Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

The principal Abu Dhabi equity venue, increasingly weighted by major sovereign-affiliated listings (ADNOC subsidiaries) and a deepening listings pipeline. Foreign ownership rules have liberalised materially since 2020.

View ADX → DFM · Dubai

Dubai Financial Market

Dubai’s principal exchange, distinct from Nasdaq Dubai (which lists in USD under DFSA jurisdiction). DFM listings are predominantly Sharia-compliant; foreign ownership caps remain a per-issuer consideration for collateralisation.

View DFM →

03 · FAQ

United Arab Emirates · Block Trades

What holders ask about United Arab Emirates.

01How do you execute a United Arab Emirates block trade?

We work the line off the order book, off-market or at a negotiated price, and the block is then printed to Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) under its block-trade rules. Black Haven Investments can take all or part of the risk on the line, so the seller achieves a clean exit at an agreed price.

02How large a block can you handle in United Arab Emirates?

It depends on the stock’s free float, daily traded volume and volatility. We assess each line on its merits and indicate a workable size and price range after reviewing the position.

03Does the block trade have to be disclosed?

Often, yes. A substantial transfer by a significant shareholder is generally disclosable under the relevant regime overseen by SCA. We manage the sequencing and wording of any required notification around the trade.

04Can you finance the buyer of the block?

Yes. A block can be paired with a stock loan to the acquirer, so the newly acquired United Arab Emirates-listed line serves immediately as collateral for the financing that funds it.

04 · Adjacent Markets

Middle East & Africa

Countries adjacent to United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia · Israel · South Africa · Qatar · Kuwait · Egypt · Nigeria

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