457,000 Visitors to ADX Website in Six Months

Press release

Published September 11th, 2017 - 06:06 GMT

Rashed Al Blooshi, ADX Chief Executive.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) website visitors have reached 457 thousand by the end of the first half of 2017, increasing by %44.2 compared with the first half of 2016 (317 thousand). Around %17.5 of the website visitors are regular visitors who seek updated information through the digital channels the website provides.

Analytics of the website show an increase in the number of visitors from the UAE, reaching 354 thousand, compared with 227 thousand by the end of 2016. Analytics also show that visitors from Saudi Arabia came second on the list, followed by India, Jordan, USA, UK, Kuwait, Egypt, Palestine, and Bahrain.

“These analytics reflect the growing credibility of our services provided through this digital channel. We redeveloped our website last year to cope with best global standards and to satisfy the needs of institutional and individual investor’s alike.” said Rashed Al Blooshi, ADX Chief Executive.

“The large number of visits to our website is proof to the advanced services that we provide and which meet the needs of investors and labels its attraction. There are around 1.75 million page views based on our website visitors by the end of first half of 2017.” Added ADX Chief Executive

ADX website has a comprehensive range of real time stock prices, and a list of favorite items chosen by each investor – with the ability of selecting required data. It also has an information center that includes the market’s regulations and laws. The website is compatible with all major browsers available as well as mobile devices. It also allows interactive electronic services with text messaging.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was established on 15th of November 2000 by Local Law No. (3) of 2000, the provisions of which vests the Market with a legal entity of autonomous status, independent finance and management, and gives ADX the necessary supervisory and executive powers to exercise its functions.

Moreover, ADX has the authority to establish centers and branches outside the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and so far it has done so in Al Ain, Zayed City, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

ADX's board of directors is comprised of seven members nominated by Amiri Decree. The members of the board hold office for a term of three years. The first board of directors was constituted by Amiri Decree No. (8) of 2000.