Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong bourses to promote dual listings

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to deepen cooperation between their capital markets.

Alamy | ADX said the exchanges will explore dual listings, cross-border financing and mechanisms to facilitate investment

• Focus on new products

• Also cross-border financing

• Hoped to boost liquidity

The stock exchanges will explore dual listings, cross-border financing and mechanisms to facilitate investment, ADX said in a statement.

They will also collaborate on exchange-traded funds and develop ESG (environmental, social and governance) related products and indices to boost market connectivity while increasing opportunities for global investors.

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, ADX group chief executive, said the focus will be on cross-listings, new products such as ETFs and indices, and building channels that improve access across markets.

He said this will expand opportunities and boost liquidity.

Last year, the HKEX added ADX and the Dubai Financial Market as “recognised stock exchanges”, which allows their listed companies to apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

By Pramod Kumar

September 19, 2025, 7:56 AM