ADX Group Showcases Abu Dhabi’s Investment Prowess at New York Global Investor Roadshow
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange leads a prestigious delegation of 14 listed companies to engage with international institutional investors, highlighting strong financial performance and diverse growth opportunities across key economic sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group is preparing to engage with the world’s leading institutional investors at its annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference in New York on 24th and 25th September 2026. Organised in collaboration with Morgan Stanley, this significant event represents a cornerstone of ADX’s sustained commitment to strengthening relationships with international capital markets and positioning Abu Dhabi as a premier global financial hub.
The delegation will be led by Ghannam Butti Almazrouei, Chairman of the ADX, and Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer, alongside senior management and investor relations professionals from 14 prominent ADX-listed companies. This carefully curated representation encompasses the diverse sectors underpinning Abu Dhabi’s economic growth trajectory, including energy, financial services, real estate, consumer discretionary, telecommunications, and basic materials.
The participating companies span an impressive portfolio of Abu Dhabi’s most dynamic enterprises. Energy sector representation includes ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Gas, and ADNOC Logistics & Services. The financial services contingent comprises Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and 2PointZero. Real estate interests are represented through Aldar Properties and RAK Properties, whilst the broader economic base includes Americana Restaurants International PLC, e&, Borouge, and Fertiglobe.
The delegation’s investor engagement arrives on the back of impressive financial metrics. During the first half of 2026, these 14 companies achieved a collective revenue increase of 15.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Over the preceding year, they distributed approximately US$4.98 billion (AED15 billion) in total dividends to shareholders, representing an average dividend yield of 4.26%—a compelling return for discerning investors.
The ADX itself has demonstrated robust operational performance throughout the first half of 2026. Operating as a global capital market gateway, the exchange has strengthened its market infrastructure through strategic upgrades, innovative product development, and expanded connectivity. Institutional investors accounted for 78% of the exchange’s total trading value, whilst international investors contributed 48% of trading activity, underscoring the ADX’s appeal across diverse investor demographics. Net positive inflows climbed 13.7% year-on-year to reach US$380 million (AED1.4 billion), affirming the market’s resilience and attractiveness amid broader regional developments.
Source: WAM