The Dubai Financial Market general index rose 0.77% by midday on Tuesday, adding 44.26 points to 5,795.98, according to trading data reported by Mubasher.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange general index gained 0.42%, or 40.76 points, to 9,681.55 by the middle of the session.
In Dubai, shares of Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Co. (Aman) jumped 11.81% to AED0.587, the biggest gain on the market. Aman was also the most traded stock by volume, with about 30.25 million shares changing hands worth AED17.07 million.
Mashreq Bank led decliners in Dubai, falling 3.04%. Emaar Properties was the most traded stock by value at AED112.85 million.
Dubai turnover reached AED361.62 million by midday, with 166.37 million shares traded in 7,734 deals. Insurance and real estate shares led the gains, Mubasher said.
In Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank led gainers, rising 5.70% to AED22.98 on turnover of AED51.29 million and 2.28 million shares.
United Arab Bank was the biggest decliner in Abu Dhabi, down 4.90%. Aldar Properties was the most traded stock by value at AED79.96 million, and ADNOC Gas led by volume with 20.25 million shares.
Abu Dhabi turnover stood at AED550.44 million, with 147.39 million shares traded in 13,351 deals. The gains extended to banking shares, according to Mubasher.
