The Capital Market Authority records record growth during 2025

3,170 licenses, a growth of 150%, $470 billion in assets under management, a 322% increase in local investment funds, 197 funds subject to the Authority’s supervision, a growth of 66%. The Capital Market Authority, the federal entity regulating the securities and commodities markets in the UAE, announced on Monday the achievement of distinguished performance and strong results across the most prominent key regulatory and market indicators during the year 2025, in light of the continued growth of market activity, increasing investor participation, and the continued development of the national framework. Regulator of capital markets. During the year 2025, the Authority recorded a remarkable growth in licensing activity, as it completed 3,170 licenses and approvals, compared to 1,272 during the year 2024, recording an annual growth of 150%.