Dubai, UAE – Nasdaq Dubai succeeded in attracting a record number of sukuk listings during 2025.
Supported by continued issuance activity from regional and international entities.
In addition to the continuing global demand for religious tools compatible with the provisions of Islamic Sharia.
The total value of outstanding debt instruments listed on both the Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai amounted to about 150.9 billion US dollars by the end of 2025, of which Nasdaq Dubai acquired 146.1 billion dollars.
The NASDAQ Dubai sukuk market has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade.
The total value of outstanding instruments has increased nearly eightfold since 2013, from $12.6 billion to more than $100 billion.
Since its establishment, Nasdaq Dubai has hosted cumulative issues of bonds and sukuk worth more than $245 billion, including $177 billion in sukuk.
This growth is consistent with the UAE’s national strategy for Islamic finance and the halal industry.
Which aims to raise Islamic banking assets to AED 2.56 trillion, and increase sukuk listings to more than AED 660 billion domestically and AED 395 billion internationally by 2031.
In 2025, Nasdaq Dubai witnessed new debt instrument listings worth $30.6 billion across 60 issues.
At a record level, it reflects the strength and diversity of listing activity.
Sovereign issuers and government-linked entities maintained a strong market presence during the year.
Publications by the Republic of Indonesia, the Government of the United Arab Emirates, and the Governments of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah have contributed to strengthening Dubai’s position as a pivotal hub for global capital flows.
Companies and financial institutions have also included a variety of instruments.
It included traditional bonds, sukuk, first-tranche additional capital instruments, and sustainability-related instruments.
What highlights the flexibility and diversity of the fixed income instruments market at Nasdaq Dubai.
leading destination
During 2025, NASDAQ Dubai strengthened its position as a leading regional destination for sustainable finance.
By the end of the year, the total value of debt instruments related to sustainability, environmental and social standards, and corporate governance on the stock exchange reached $30.08 billion across 41 issues.
International participation has remained one of the most important pillars of growth for the Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange over the years.
The stock exchange has succeeded in attracting prominent listings for debt instruments from many institutions from around the world and the Middle East.
Reflecting continued international confidence in its market infrastructure.
Based on a record year full of historic achievements in 2025, Nasdaq Dubai enters 2026 with continued activity in sukuk listings.
In addition to debt instruments linked to ESG standards, and multi-currency issuances.
