Dubai Financial Market Corporate Governance
DFMسوق دبي المالي
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
60/70
Avg Governance Score
30.6/100
Avg Board Independence
10.6%
Avg Board Size
3.2
Governance Grade Distribution
Top Governed Companies
Highest governance scores on Dubai Financial Market
DFM
ARMX
SALAM
MASQ
DU
SALIK
AJMANBANK
AMLAK
TABREED
EMIRATESNBDWeakest Governance
Lowest governance scores on Dubai Financial Market — areas for improvement
EKTTITAB
SALAMA
EIBANK
EMPOWER
ALFIRDOUS
ITHMR
TAALEEM
ALSALAMSUDAN
ALRAMZ
DRCCross-Exchange Comparison
How Dubai Financial Market compares to the GCC-wide average governance score
Dubai Financial Market scores 0.2 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.