| 1 | Bahrain | Bahrain Stock Exchange |
| 2 | Iran | Tehran Stock Exchange |
| 3 | Iraq | Iraq Stock Exchange |
| 4 | Israel | Tel Aviv Stock Exchange |
| 5 | Jordan | Amman Stock Exchange |
| 6 | Kuwait | Kuwait Stock Exchange |
| 7 | Lebanon | Beirut Stock Exchange |
| 8 | Oman | Muscat Securities Market |
| 9 | Palestine National Authority | Palestine Securities Exchange |
| 10 | Qatar | Doha Securities Market |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | Dubai Financial Market |
| 14 | United Arab Emirates | Dubai Mercantile Exchange |
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List of Stock Exchanges in the Middle East
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: October 31, 2023
Key Takeaways
- The Middle East hosts over a dozen active stock exchanges across diverse countries.
- Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul is the largest exchange in the region by market capitalization.
- UAE features multiple exchanges including ADX, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, reflecting market diversification.
- Most regional exchanges operate Sunday through Thursday trading schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the largest stock exchange in the Middle East?
The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is the largest by market capitalization.
Which UAE exchanges are included?
The UAE hosts the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai.
Do Middle Eastern exchanges operate on weekends?
Most Middle Eastern exchanges follow a Sunday through Thursday trading schedule.
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