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8/15/24, 2:39 PM UAE IPOs Secure $890 Million Amid Q2 2024 Surge | Arabian Post
UAE IPOs Secure $890 Million Amid

Q2 2024 Surge

UAE-based companies raised $890 million through two major initial public offerings (IPOs) in the
second quarter of 2024, contributing significantly to the Gulf region’s overall IPO market. The

academic services provider, Alef Education Consultancy, generated $515 million on the Abu Dhabi
Securities Exchange, while the retail chain Spinneys garnered $375 million on the Dubai Financial

Market. These IPOs represented a substantial portion of the Gulf’s $2.64 billion total proceeds,
highlighting the UAE’s robust financial market activity and investor confidence. Saudi Arabia also
played a key role, leading the Gulf’s IPO performance with substantial listings.

The strong momentum in the Gulf’s IPO market reflects increased liquidity, driven by favorable oil

prices, economic recovery, and positive market sentiment. Analysts expect this trend to continue, with
several companies planning to go public in the coming months. The UAE’s performance, particularly in

the education and retail sectors, underscores its growing importance as a hub for regional IPO activity,
despite the complex regulations surrounding such offerings. The success of these IPOs is seen as a
testament to the resilience and attractiveness of the UAE’s financial markets.

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