Activating the Electronic Link Between the Jordanian and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchanges

 

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Jordanian capital market institutions, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), officially launched the electronic link between the two exchanges through the "Tabadul" platform. The launch took place during an official ceremony held at the InterContinental Hotel in Amman, attended by Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADX Group; Imad Abu Haltam, Chairman of the Jordan Securities Commission; Mazen Al Wathibi, CEO of the Amman Stock Exchange; Sarah Al Tarawneh, CEO of the Securities Depository Center; and a number of officials, representatives of capital market institutions, brokerage firms, and media outlets.

The activation of this electronic link comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, and in line with the trends of developing regional financial markets and enhancing their integration. This will contribute to expanding the investor base and increasing access to financial markets through cross-border trading between the two exchanges via brokerage firms. The ceremony began with a video presentation introducing the Jordanian capital market institutions, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), and the “Tabadul” platform, followed by several official speeches.

In this context, His Excellency Mr. Emad Abu Haltam, Chairman of the Jordan Securities Commission, emphasized that activating the electronic link between the two markets constitutes a significant strategic step towards enhancing integration among Arab financial markets. He added that, in line with the directives of the governments of the two brotherly countries and reflecting the deep-rooted strategic and economic relations between them, the decision was made to proceed with the electronic linkage project with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. This will contribute to boosting liquidity, increasing the efficiency of financial markets, and providing broader investment opportunities for investors in both countries.

For his part, Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, noted that the “Tabadul” platform represents an advanced model for financial market integration. It facilitates access for investors and brokerage firms to member markets within a sophisticated and secure trading environment, thereby enhancing the attractiveness of financial markets in the region. For his part, the CEO of the Amman Stock Exchange, Mazen Al-Wathaifi, stated that activating the electronic link with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange comes within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries and their joint cooperation in economic fields, serving the interests of both nations. This also fulfills the strategic objectives that the exchange seeks to achieve, namely enhancing openness to regional and global financial markets, exchanging expertise, and boosting the liquidity and depth of the financial market by facilitating the flow of Arab and foreign investments. Ms. Sarah Al-Tarawneh, CEO of the Securities Depository Center, affirmed that activating the agreement allows investors to trade between the two markets easily and efficiently within a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and reliability in settlement, clearing, and pre- and post-trade services. The ceremony included a presentation on the “Tabadul” platform and its operational mechanism. On the sidelines of the launch, the opening bell was rung to mark the official commencement of the electronic link between the Jordanian financial market and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. This step embodies the level of cooperation and integration between the two sides and reflects the commitment to enhancing openness to regional financial markets and developing the digital infrastructure of capital markets. The event also included the execution of the first transaction between the two markets. Both parties.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, commemorative shields were exchanged and group photos were taken, affirming the deep fraternal relations and strategic partnership that unite the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in various economic, financial, and investment fields.

The “Tabadul” platform, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in 2022, is a pioneering initiative aimed at providing interconnection between member markets and facilitating mutual access for financial brokerage firms. This enables investors to capitalize on available investment opportunities and trade in member markets easily and efficiently within an integrated regulatory and operational framework. Its members include: the Muscat Stock Exchange, the Bahrain Bourse, the Astana International Exchange, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, the Armenian Securities Exchange, the Amman Stock Exchange, and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

It is worth noting that the Amman Stock Exchange and the Securities Depository Center signed an electronic linkage agreement with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange on December 11, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with the aim of joining the “Tabadul” platform, which includes a group of member markets. From Arab and Asian stock exchanges, which contributes to strengthening joint cooperation, developing financial markets, raising their efficiency, and expanding investment opportunities for investors in both countries.