Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Corporate Governance
ADXسوق أبوظبي للأوراق المالية
UAE · AED · Regulated by Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
Governance Framework
Key Requirements
- At least one-third independent directors
- Mandatory audit and nomination/remuneration committees
- Chairman must be non-executive
- Annual governance report to SCA
- Insider trading restrictions and disclosure requirements
Companies Scored
44/98
Avg Governance Score
35.2/100
Avg Board Independence
34.8%
Avg Board Size
7.6
Governance Grade Distribution
Top Governed Companies
Highest governance scores on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
FERTIGLB
BURJEEL
ADNOCDRILL
ADNOCGAS
AMR
ADPORTS
DANA
EAND
AWNIC
TAQAWeakest Governance
Lowest governance scores on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange — areas for improvement
MANAZEL
QIC
MODON
IHC
ORDSFERTIGLOBE
TKFL
WAHA
YAHSAT
ALPHADHABICross-Exchange Comparison
How Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange compares to the GCC-wide average governance score
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange scores 4.8 points above the GCC-wide average.
Our model generates scores and ratings using fully disclosed methodologies based on available data. These are quantitative analytical tools — not recommendations. They may not capture all relevant factors, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Users should review the methodology, assess the inputs, and exercise independent judgement.
Sources: UAE SCA Governance Code (2020), SouqData governance scoring engine, Director appointment records. Full data sources.